Milwaukee 18V to DeWalt 18V Battery Adapter
Use your Milwaukee M18 batteries on DeWalt 18V Ni-Cd cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. Both run at 18V, so the adapter changes the fitting and not the voltage. Constructed from durable molded ABS with pure copper contacts, for a secure fit and dependable current transfer. It removes the need to keep separate batteries for different platforms, which saves money and simplifies the workflow.
Specifications
- SKU PTA-MIL18-DWM18
- Fits this battery Milwaukee M18 (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 113 g (4.0 oz / 0.25 lb)
- Dimensions (L × W × H) 109 × 84 × 86 mm (4.29 × 3.31 × 3.39 in)
- 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 21, 2021)
Why choose this adapter
- Your Milwaukee M18 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.
- 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.
Milwaukee M18 and DeWalt 18V Ni-Cd compatibility
It works in one direction only: Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee M18 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee M18 battery.