Porter Cable 20V to Makita 18V Battery Adapter

This adapter lets you power Makita 18V LXT cordless tools with the Porter Cable 20V batteries you already own. Constructed from durable molded ABS with pure copper contacts, for a secure fit and dependable current transfer. A practical way to extend the value of the Porter Cable 20V batteries you already have.

Specifications

• SKU PTA-POR20-MAK18
• Fits this battery Porter Cable 20V (Lithium-Ion)
• Battery voltage 20V
• Runs these tools Makita 18V LXT (Lithium-Ion)
• 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 116 g (4.1 oz / 0.26 lb)
• Colour Black
• Operating humidity 5–95% RH
• Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• USB port Yes
• 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

• 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.
• A USB port on the adapter, so the same battery charges a phone on site.
• Covered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.

Porter Cable 20V and Makita 18V LXT compatibility

It works in one direction only: Porter Cable batteries powering Makita tools. For the opposite pairing, see adapters that run on Makita 18V LXT batteries.

Compatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the Porter Cable 20V platform and that your tool takes Makita 18V LXT batteries.

Important charging and safety information

This adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge Porter Cable or Makita 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 Porter Cable 20V battery.