Milwaukee 18V to Makita 18V Battery Adapter
204,00 kr
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Milwaukee 18V to Makita 18V Battery Adapter
204,00 kr
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This adapter lets you power Makita 18V LXT cordless tools with the Milwaukee M18 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. One battery platform across more tools means less spent on batteries and less to keep charged.
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Specifications
- SKU
- PTA-MIL18-MAK18
- Fits this battery
- Milwaukee M18 (Lithium-Ion)
- Battery voltage
- 18V
- 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
- 121 g (4.3 oz / 0.27 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 deliveryMore details
- Revision
- Revision 01 (released on October 9, 2021)
Why choose this adapter
- Your Milwaukee M18 battery and Makita 18V LXT 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 Makita 18V LXT compatibility
It works in one direction only: Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee M18 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee M18 battery.
How it works
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1. Use the battery you own
Any compatible Milwaukee M18 battery you already have.
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2. Slide on the adapter
It goes where the original Makita 18V LXT battery sits.
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3. Click in and work
No tools, no wiring, no modifications.
Milwaukee M18 to Makita 18V LXT — Common Questions
Will this fit my other Milwaukee batteries?
Only Milwaukee M18 batteries. Milwaukee also sells Milwaukee M12, Milwaukee V18 Ni-Cd, and those use a different socket — same brand, different rail and contacts, so they need their own adapter. Compare the rail on your battery with the photos before ordering.
Will my Makita 18V LXT tool run as long on a Milwaukee M18 battery?
Runtime comes from the battery, not the adapter — a 5.0Ah Milwaukee M18 battery lasts roughly twice as long as a 2.5Ah one, exactly as it would on its own tool. The adapter’s copper terminals and heavy-gauge wiring are there to keep resistive loss low.
Could this damage my Milwaukee M18 battery or my Makita 18V LXT tool?
Used with undamaged, compatible equipment it is not expected to. Milwaukee M18 batteries are lithium-ion with a protection circuit built into the battery, and it keeps working through the adapter — it stays in the battery and never moves into the adapter. Stop when the tool slows noticeably rather than running the battery flat, and stop using the adapter if it becomes unusually hot or the contacts look damaged.
Can I charge through the adapter?
No, and it should never be attempted. The adapter carries power one way only, out to the Makita 18V LXT tool — there is no charging circuit inside it. Connecting it to a charger puts the battery, the charger and the adapter at risk. Always take the Milwaukee M18 battery off the adapter and charge it on its own charger.
Does it work with third-party Milwaukee batteries?
Usually. What matters is the socket, not the badge: if the battery slides on and locks the way an original does, the adapter takes it and the Makita 18V LXT tool runs. Aftermarket moulding does vary, so if yours looks unusual send us a photo and we will check before you order.
How much does it add to the Makita 18V LXT tool?
121 g (4.3 oz) and a short extension between battery and tool. You notice it overhead or in a tight cabinet; on a drill or driver held normally it disappears.
Customer Reviews
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The adapters we bought are well built and function as expected. The problem is that there is no US stock which greatly delays the delivery. There is no option for expedited delivery and the tracking during shipment is non-existent
Hello Radu
Thank you for your feedback.
We do have some adapters in the US but sometimes some aren't available sadly. In these case, we ship express from our overseas warehouse.
Your order wqs delivered 6 days after being placed which is as fast as a local delivery.
Also, in the shipping confirmation email, we put a link in there that will show you the journey of your order.
We will try to improve on visibility.
Thank you for your comments.
P
Adapter worked great. This adapter allowed me to use my Milwaukee batteries on Rigid tools
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that this adapter is working for you with your RIDGID Red Plumbing tools!