DeWalt 20V to Metabo HPT 18V Battery Adapter

DeWalt 20V to Metabo HPT 18V Battery Adapter

€30,95
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DeWalt 20V to Metabo HPT 18V Battery Adapter

DeWalt 20V to Metabo HPT 18V Battery Adapter

€30,95
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This adapter lets you power Metabo HPT 18V cordless tools with the DeWalt 20V MAX batteries you already own. Built with a durable injection-molded ABS housing and pure copper contacts for steady current delivery. This helps you get the most out of your existing battery system while avoiding the cost of another set of batteries and chargers.

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Specifications

SKU
PTA-DWM20-HPT18
Fits this battery
DeWalt 20V MAX (Lithium-Ion)
Battery voltage
20V
Runs these tools
Metabo HPT 18V (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
92 g (3.2 oz / 0.2 lb)
Dimensions (L × W × H)
95 × 75 × 44 mm (3.74 × 2.95 × 1.73 in)
Colour
Yellow, Black
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 deliveryMore details
Revision
Revision 01 (released on October 9, 2021)

How this adapter is measured

An angled drawing of the adapter, with its length, width and height marked. The latch on top is inside the height. Height 44 mm (1.73 in) Width 75 mm (2.95 in) Length 95 mm (3.74 in)
  • Latch
  • Adapter body

Measured across the outside of the part. The height includes the latch, so this is the space the adapter needs.

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.
  • Covered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.

DeWalt 20V MAX and Metabo HPT 18V compatibility

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

Compatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the DeWalt 20V MAX platform and that your tool takes Metabo HPT 18V batteries.

Important charging and safety information

This adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge DeWalt or Metabo HPT 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 DeWalt 20V MAX battery.

How it works

  1. 1. Use the battery you own

    Any compatible DeWalt 20V MAX battery you already have.

  2. 2. Slide on the adapter

    It goes where the original Metabo HPT 18V battery sits.

  3. 3. Click in and work

    No tools, no wiring, no modifications.

DeWalt 20V MAX to Metabo HPT 18V — Common Questions

My battery says 20V. Can it run a tool rated differently?

Yes, and they are closer than the labels suggest. 20V is what a DeWalt 20V MAX battery measures off the charger with no load; 18V is what it holds in use. Metabo HPT 18V tools are built around 18V. The two numbers describe the same class of battery, which is why the adapter works rather than merely fits.

Will this fit my other DeWalt batteries?

Only DeWalt 20V MAX batteries. DeWalt also sells DeWalt 12V MAX, DeWalt 18V 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 Metabo HPT 18V tool run as long on a DeWalt 20V MAX battery?

Runtime comes from the battery, not the adapter — a 5.0Ah DeWalt 20V MAX 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 DeWalt 20V MAX battery or my Metabo HPT 18V tool?

Used with undamaged, compatible equipment it is not expected to. DeWalt 20V MAX 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 Metabo HPT 18V 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 DeWalt 20V MAX battery off the adapter and charge it on its own charger.

Does it work with third-party DeWalt 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 Metabo HPT 18V 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 Metabo HPT 18V tool?

92 g (3.2 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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Peter

Like the quality, possibly a little expensive but free delivery.

Thank you very much for your feedback.

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Gary Murphy (United Kingdom)

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