Tool Compatibility Guide

Tool Compatibility Guide

Confused about which battery works with which tool? This guide breaks down the major battery platforms from DeWalt and Milwaukee.

DeWalt Battery Platforms

20V MAX

  • Best for: Most cordless tools - drills, impact drivers, saws, grinders
  • Capacity options: 2Ah, 3Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah, 6Ah, 8Ah, 10Ah
  • Compatible with: All DeWalt 20V MAX tools
  • Common batteries: DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB208

FLEXVOLT 20V/60V MAX

  • Best for: High-power tools - circular saws, miter saws, table saws
  • Special feature: Automatically switches voltage based on tool
  • Capacity at 20V: 6Ah, 9Ah, 12Ah, 15Ah
  • Capacity at 60V: 2Ah, 3Ah, 4Ah
  • Compatible with: All 20V MAX tools AND FLEXVOLT 60V tools

POWERSTACK

  • Best for: Compact tools where size matters
  • Special feature: Pouch cell technology, 50% smaller than standard
  • Capacity: 1.7Ah, 5Ah
  • Compatible with: All DeWalt 20V MAX tools

Milwaukee Battery Platforms

M12 (12V)

  • Best for: Compact tools - small drills, ratchets, multi-tools
  • Capacity options: 1.5Ah, 2Ah, 3Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah, 6Ah
  • Compatible with: All Milwaukee M12 tools only
  • NOT compatible: M18 tools

M18 (18V)

  • Best for: Most power tools - drills, impact wrenches, saws, grinders
  • Capacity options: 2Ah, 3Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah, 6Ah, 8Ah, 9Ah, 12Ah
  • Compatible with: All Milwaukee M18 tools only

FORGE HD12.0

  • Best for: Heavy-duty M18 applications
  • Special feature: 50% faster charging, longer lifespan
  • Capacity: 12.0Ah
  • Compatible with: All M18 tools

Charger Compatibility

DeWalt

  • Standard 20V chargers work with 20V MAX, POWERSTACK, and FLEXVOLT batteries
  • Fast chargers reduce charging time by 50%

Milwaukee

  • The 48-59-1808 Rapid Charger works with BOTH M12 and M18 batteries
  • Standard M18 chargers only work with M18 batteries

Cross-Brand Compatibility

Important: DeWalt and Milwaukee batteries are NOT interchangeable. Adapters exist but are not recommended - they void warranty and can damage tools.

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