{"product_id":"makita-18v-to-cat-18v-battery-adapter","title":"Makita 18V to CAT 18V Battery Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your Makita 18V LXT batteries on CAT 18V cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. Power passes straight through: Makita 18V LXT and CAT 18V share the same 18V rating. Built with a durable injection-molded ABS housing and pure copper contacts for steady current delivery. This helps you get the most out of your existing battery system while avoiding the cost of another set of batteries and chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU\u003c\/b\u003e PTA-MAK18-CAT18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits this battery\u003c\/b\u003e Makita 18V LXT (Lithium-Ion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery voltage\u003c\/b\u003e 18V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRuns these tools\u003c\/b\u003e CAT 18V (Lithium-Ion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTool voltage\u003c\/b\u003e 18V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e ABS (Injected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerminals\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent rating\u003c\/b\u003e 40A continuous (80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds)720 Watt continuous at 18V nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInternal wiring\u003c\/b\u003e 5 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e 121 g (4.3 oz \/ 0.27 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating humidity\u003c\/b\u003e 5–95% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/b\u003e -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUSB port\u003c\/b\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e Battery adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e 12 months after the date of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRevision\u003c\/b\u003e Revision 01 (released on May 26, 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Makita 18V LXT battery and CAT 18V tools run at the same voltage, so the adapter changes the fitting rather than converting anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-moulded ABS, not 3D printed — no layer lines to split under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid copper terminals, so less of the current is lost as heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMakita 18V LXT and CAT 18V compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in one direction only: Makita batteries powering CAT tools. For the opposite pairing, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/cat-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.battery_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259848863985\"\u003eadapters that run on CAT 18V batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/makita-18v-lxt-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.battery_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259847913713\"\u003eMakita 18V LXT\u003c\/a\u003e platform and that your tool takes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/cat-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.tool_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259848863985\"\u003eCAT 18V\u003c\/a\u003e batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant charging and safety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge Makita or CAT 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Tools Adapters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51245996310564,"sku":"PTA-MAK18-CAT18","price":44.87,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/5598\/3396\/files\/Makita_to_CAT_Battery_Adapter_01.jpg?v=1786429336","url":"https:\/\/www.layerspecdynamics.com\/de\/products\/makita-18v-to-cat-18v-battery-adapter","provider":"LayerSpec Dynamics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}