Makita 18V to Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd Battery Adapter

Use your Makita 18V LXT batteries on Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. Voltage is not the obstacle here — both sides are 18V. The socket is, and that is what this solves. The molded ABS housing keeps it light and hard-wearing, and pure copper contacts keep current delivery steady. This helps you get the most out of your existing battery system while avoiding the cost of another set of batteries and chargers.

Specifications

• SKU PTA-MAK18-BLA18
• Fits this battery Makita 18V LXT (Lithium-Ion)
• Battery voltage 18V
• Runs these tools Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd (Nickel-Cadmium)
• Tool voltage 18V
• Housing ABS (Injected)
• Terminals Copper
• Current rating 40A continuous (80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds)720 Watt continuous at 18V nominal
• Internal wiring 5 mm²
• Weight 132 g (4.7 oz / 0.29 lb)
• Colour Black
• Operating humidity 5–95% RH
• Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• USB port No
• What's in the box Battery adapter
• Warranty 12 months after the date of delivery
• Revision Revision 01 (released on February 23, 2024)

Why choose this adapter

• Your Makita 18V LXT battery and Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd tools run at the same voltage, so the adapter changes the fitting rather than converting anything.
• Injection-moulded ABS, not 3D printed — no layer lines to split under load.
• Solid copper terminals, so less of the current is lost as heat.
• 5 mm² internal wiring, rated for 40A continuous with 80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds, so a high-draw tool is not held back by the adapter.
• Covered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.

Makita 18V LXT and Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd compatibility

It works in one direction only: Makita batteries powering Black and Decker tools. For the opposite pairing, see adapters that run on Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd batteries.

Compatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the Makita 18V LXT platform and that your tool takes Black and Decker 18V Ni-Cd batteries.

Important charging and safety information

This adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge Makita or Black and Decker batteries and must never be connected to a charger of any kind. Always take the battery out of the adapter before charging, and charge it on the original charger made for your Makita 18V LXT battery.

Before you buy