Product Review

The Bosch SKC36-01 36-Volt Lithium-Ion battery & charger starter kit features two Bosch BAT838 4.0 Ah 36-Volt batteries and the BC3680 36-Volt fast charger. The BAT838 battery delivers 50 percent more runtime than the previous generation 36-Volt battery; when projects are under time constraints, battery runtime can be a difference maker. Bosch's CoolPack technology delivers up to 100 percent more recharge life versus other battery packs. The Bosch BC3680 charger can charge a spent BAT838 battery in 45 minutes, for more productivity and better RYOBI. The smallest and lightest charger in its class powers the cells safely. This unit has battery-protection systems, including trickle charge – the first 80 percent is very fast, while the remaining 20 percent of the charge is standard speed. Another protection measure is a cooling fan, which prevents overheating while charging. This charger provides a charging status indicator, and it is compatible with 18-Volt Bosch batteries as well. Includes: (2) BAT838 36-Volt 4.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries; (1) BC3680 36-Volt Charger