Do Hitachi 18V batteries fit other brands?

Do Hitachi 18V batteries fit other brands?

If you already own Hitachi 18V cordless tools, you are in luck because these new batteries are completely backwards compatible with your 18V tools (whether they’re the Hitachi ones or the new HiKOKI ones).

Will Metabo batteries fit Hitachi?

Batteries like the Hitachi MultiVolt will work in Metabo HPT MultiVolt tools. Hitachi 18V batteries will work in Metabo HPT 18V tools and vice versa. It really is just a change in name and nothing else. You’ll see the same packaging and color scheme to go along with the name.

Are Metabo 18V battery compatibility?

While Metabo don’t anticipate people switching up to these new batteries to use with their existing Metabo cordless tools such as drill drivers, you will be able to. That’s because the new batteries are 100% backwards compatible with all of Metabo’s 18V cordless range.

What 18V batteries are interchangeable?

The 18V 4.0Ah and 5Ah (BL1840 / BL1850) batteries will work with your 18V tool if it has any of these three characteristics: A star on the connector plate. A star on a yellow connector plate. Or just a yellow connector plate.

Which power tool batteries are interchangeable?

Let’s put this into simpler words. Cordless drill batteries from two different brands are not interchangeable. But batteries of a particular brand can be used interchangeably on different drills of the same brand.

Are Makita and Hitachi batteries interchangeable?

The battery adapter designed specifically for Hitachi to for Makita is a perfect fit for electric equipment and batteries.

Did Metabo buy Hitachi?

In October 2018, Metabo HPT became the new brand name for Koki Holdings America – formerly part of the Hitachi group. Same tools, only with a new name in North America. For over 70 Years, we have been an innovator in the Power Tool Industry with favorites like the slide miter saw and the cordless impact driver.

Are Metabo and Milwaukee batteries interchangeable?

The battery adapter designed specifically for Milwaukee to for Metabo is a perfect fit for electric equipment and batteries. Battery and adapter are highly consistent, and will not fall off or shake during use, safe and reliable.

Which cordless tool batteries are interchangeable?

Interchangeable Power Tool Batteries

• Lithium-ion batteries that are compatible with 18V DeWalt tools exist, and.
• 20V to 18V battery adapters exist, and.
• Ryobi to DeWalt battery adapters exist, and.
• There’s a buyers market for used 18V DeWalt tools.