Makita 18V to DeWalt 18V (Ni-Cd) Battery Adapter

This adapter lets you power DeWalt 18V Ni-Cd cordless tools with the Makita 18V LXT batteries you already own. Both run at 18V, so the adapter changes the fitting and not the voltage. The molded ABS housing keeps it light and hard-wearing, and pure copper contacts keep current delivery steady. It keeps one battery platform serving more tools, which costs less than buying into another.

Specifications

• SKU PTA-MAK18-DWM18
• Fits this battery Makita 18V LXT (Lithium-Ion)
• Battery voltage 18V
• Runs these tools DeWalt 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 136 g (4.8 oz / 0.3 lb)
• Colour Black, Blue
• 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 October 9, 2021)

Why choose this adapter

• Your Makita 18V LXT battery and DeWalt 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 DeWalt 18V Ni-Cd compatibility

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

Important charging and safety information

This adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge Makita or DeWalt 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.