Mastercraft 20V (Blue) to Makita 18V Battery Adapter

Mastercraft 20V (Blue) to Makita 18V Battery Adapter

€30,95
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Mastercraft 20V (Blue) to Makita 18V Battery Adapter

Mastercraft 20V (Blue) to Makita 18V Battery Adapter

€30,95
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Use your Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) batteries on Makita 18V LXT cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. The 3D-printed ABS housing keeps the fit precise, and pure copper contacts keep current delivery steady. Fewer battery systems in the workshop, on the bench or in the van, and no extra chargers to find room for.

Specifications

Fits this battery
Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) (Lithium-Ion)from Canadian Tire
Battery voltage
20V
Runs these tools
Makita 18V LXT (Lithium-Ion)
Tool voltage
18V
Housing
ABS (3D)
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
99 g (3.5 oz / 0.22 lb)
Colour
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 August 14, 2024)

Why choose this adapter

  • 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.
  • Made for the Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) batteries sold at Canadian Tire, so the fit is the one you already own.
  • Covered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.

Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) and Makita 18V LXT compatibility

It works in one direction only: Mastercraft 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 Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) 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 Mastercraft 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 Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery.

How it works

  1. 1. Use the battery you own

    Any compatible Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery you already have.

  2. 2. Slide on the adapter

    It goes where the original Makita 18V LXT battery sits.

  3. 3. Click in and work

    No tools, no wiring, no modifications.

Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) to Makita 18V LXT — 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 Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery measures off the charger with no load; 18 V is what it holds in use. Makita 18V LXT tools are built around 18 V. The two numbers describe the same class of battery, which is why the adapter works rather than merely fits.

Will my Makita 18V LXT tool run as long on a Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery?

Runtime comes from the battery, not the adapter — a 5.0Ah Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) 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 Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery or my Makita 18V LXT tool?

Used with undamaged, compatible equipment it is not expected to. Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) 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 Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) battery off the adapter and charge it on its own charger.

My Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) gear came from Canadian Tire. Is that the same platform?

Yes — Canadian Tire is where Mastercraft 20V (PWRPOD / Blue) is sold, so a battery or tool bought there is the platform this adapter is built for. What matters is the socket, and Canadian Tire stock is the reference for it.

Does it work with third-party Mastercraft 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?

99 g (3.5 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.

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