{"product_id":"festool-578903-festool-18v-starter-kit-2-tbx-8-batteries-sca-16-charger-578903","title":"Festool 18V Charger + Batteries Starter Kit w\/ (2) TBX 8.0Ah Batteries and SCA 16 Charger (578903)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/battery-capacity.svg\" alt=\"battery-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 8.0Ah Tabless Batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Festool 18V Starter Kit pairs two 8.0Ah TBX 8 battery packs with tabless cell technology, which cuts internal resistance and heat buildup so you get more usable runtime and longer battery life pack after pack.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/charge-time.svg\" alt=\"charge-time\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25-Minute Rapid Recharge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe included SCA 16 Rapid Charger uses AIRSTREAM active cooling to bring a battery down to temperature before and during charging, getting a depleted pack back to ready in as little as 25 minutes instead of sitting on the charger for an hour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth-Connected Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBluetooth pairs the batteries with a CLEANTEC dust extractor so the vacuum switches on automatically the moment you pull the trigger on a compatible tool — no separate remote or extra cord to manage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Festool 18V Starter Kit - 2 TBX 8 Batteries + SCA 16 Charger (578903) is a battery-and-charger bundle built to get a new Festool 18V cordless tool running the same day it shows up. This is an 18V battery starter kit designed for contractors and serious DIYers who are setting up a Festool cordless system for the first time — or adding capacity to one they already have — and want runtime and a fast charger in a single purchase instead of piecing them together separately. Model number 578903 pairs two 8.0Ah TBX 8 tabless battery packs with the SCA 16 Rapid Charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe batteries are the core of the value here. Each TBX 8 pack holds 8.0Ah at 18V, and the tabless cell construction inside them reduces internal resistance and heat compared to older tabbed-cell designs. In practice that means the battery holds its power output more consistently as it works through a demanding task, runs cooler under sustained draw, and lasts longer over its service life — all without changing how you use the tool. That matters most on high-draw tools like track saws, routers, and rotary hammers, where a battery that sags or overheats mid-cut costs you time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SCA 16 Rapid Charger is the other half of the kit, and it's built to keep pace with two batteries in rotation. It charges at up to 16 amps and uses AIRSTREAM active cooling to bring the battery's temperature down before and during charging, which is what allows it to get a depleted TBX 8 pack back to ready in as little as 25 minutes rather than the longer cycle times you'd get from a standard charger. Running on a 120V outlet, it's built for exactly the kind of job or shop setup most people already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth connectivity adds a real jobsite convenience: pair the batteries with a CLEANTEC dust extractor and the extractor starts automatically the instant you switch on a compatible tool, then shuts off a few seconds after you stop — no remote, no extra cord, no separate switch to flip. The Festool app also lets you check charge level, battery temperature, and usage history on your phone, so you know which pack to grab before you're mid-task and running low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem compatibility is broad by design — this kit is built for all applications and all 18V Festool tools, with a short list of exceptions: the ETSC 125 sander, RTSC 400 sander, DTSC 400 sander, and CTC SYS dust extractor, which use different power formats. For everything else in the Festool 18V lineup, these batteries and this charger are a direct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy this kit if you're buying your first Festool 18V tool as a bare tool and need power day one, or if you're already running a Festool 18V system and want a second set of batteries with a charger that can keep up with them. If you only need a single battery or already own an SCA-series charger, look at individual battery packs instead — this kit earns its price when you need both pieces at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabless Battery BP 18 TBX 8 ASI, 8.0Ah\/18V (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCA 16 Rapid Charger (1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes batteries and a charger only — no power tool is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/voltage.svg\" alt=\"voltage\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Battery Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/battery-capacity.svg\" alt=\"battery-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Battery Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 Ah per pack (2 included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/amps.svg\" alt=\"amps\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Charging Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/charge-time.svg\" alt=\"charge-time\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Rapid Recharge Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack to ready in as little as 25 minutes (AIRSTREAM active cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Charger Input Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Connectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth (auto-starts paired CLEANTEC dust extractors; Festool app battery monitoring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight (2 batteries + charger)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.83 lbs (3.10 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/made-in.svg\" alt=\"made-in\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Made In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with all Festool 18V cordless tools for maximum power and endurance, with the exception of the ETSC 125, RTSC 400, and DTSC 400 sanders and the CTC SYS dust extractor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Extractor Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eBluetooth connection automatically starts a paired Festool CLEANTEC dust extractor when a compatible 18V tool is switched on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFestool app displays real-time charge level, battery temperature, and usage data for both TBX 8 packs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCarpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/pro-tip.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eThis kit only comes with one charger for two batteries, so on a busy day, keep one pack charging while you run the other. The 25-minute rapid recharge from the SCA 16's AIRSTREAM cooling means you can cycle both batteries through one charger without much real downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fastest Way to Get a New Festool Tool Running\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Festool 18V Starter Kit takes the guesswork out of outfitting a new cordless tool by bundling two high-capacity batteries with a charger fast enough to keep up with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone buying a bare Festool 18V tool who needs power and a charger on day one, or an existing Festool user adding a second set of batteries to their kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabless cell batteries plus a 16A rapid charger with AIRSTREAM cooling means less time waiting on a charge and more consistent power output while you're using the tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is batteries and a charger only — no tool is included, so make sure you're pairing it with a tool purchase or an existing bare-tool buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include a tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It includes two 8.0Ah TBX 8 batteries and the SCA 16 Rapid Charger only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich tools is this kit NOT compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ETSC 125, RTSC 400, and DTSC 400 sanders and the CTC SYS dust extractor use different power formats and aren't compatible with these batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does the charger recharge a battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e With AIRSTREAM active cooling, the SCA 16 can bring a TBX 8 pack back to ready in as little as 25 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this kit start my dust extractor automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — if you're running a Festool CLEANTEC dust extractor, Bluetooth pairing switches it on automatically when your tool powers on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53667413295398,"sku":"578903","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/down_bs_starterset2xTBX8_578903_sod_01a.jpg?v=1786389253","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/festool-578903-festool-18v-starter-kit-2-tbx-8-batteries-sca-16-charger-578903","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}