could i use 2 18v batteries on this tool?
1528872
Makita makes, (or used to), an adapter that fit in place of where the 36v battery would otherwise seat, and the adapter accommodated two Makita 18v lithium ion batteries side-by-side. A 36v battery is quite expensive, and you'd like to have a second battery to keep running the chain saw while the other battery is recharging. I have a sizeable collection on Makita 18v tools, hence quite a few 18v batteries. When I saw Makita made the adapter, searching to buy one thru internet turned out that Makita discontinued the adapter. I was able to buy one of only two I found through Amazon.UK. Was not able to find out why Makita discontinued the adaptor, makes no sense to me. Apparantly, before Makita came out with the 36v chain saw, the nearly identical prior version housed two 18v batteries, but could not be adapted to a single 36v. My neighbor had an earlier version, we compared it to my 36v, and we both agreed, hands down, we liked the single 36v version better. But I'm still happy to have the double 18v adapter. Hope this helps you. rob
1084703
The 18 volt lithium batteries will work with your tools that use the yellow batteries but you will need a different charger for the lithium batteries
1616066
No, this is not possible. 12 volt tools use 12 volt batteries and 20 volt tools use 20 volt batteries.
1504536
YES... according to Dewalt any 20v battery will work on any 20v tool.. only difference being how long they operate the tool....
971480
As far as I have experienced 18v dewalt cordless tools will universally fit 18v dewalt batteries of each type (xrp,compact,etc)
1127564
Yes, both the lithium-ion and NiCad 18 volt batteries will work with this tool
1862174
Yes. All Porter Cable 18 volt batteries are compatible with any 18v tool/equipment. This is a nickel cadmium, but the lithium battery is also compatible with the tool (or in your case, radio). Also, either 18v charger will work with this battery, since the lithium charger works with both. The lithium battery WILL NOT WORK with a Ni-Cad only charger.
1260820
correct all Bosch 18v batteries are compatible with their 18 volt line (with the premise that they are the new lithium models). Yes you can buy a bare tool. If you are not going to use the 1/2 drive, I would suggest that you purchase the other Bosch impactor. This model is larger and has issues with retaining magnetic sleeved drive bit holders. This is from personal experience with the tool as I own it. Hope this helps.
1828567
No, I have one with 2 batteries (bought an additional one) - great tool! I love it.
1821044
Yes the battery is interchangeable only if the drill requires 12V. They have an 18V drill as well. Try not to mix a 18V battery with a 12V drill. I had a 12V drill with 2 batterys. I lost the drill with a battery on it. So I bought a drill without a battery and it works. Hope that helps.
1847511
I use mine with 20v max tools.Drill, cut out, reciprocating saw, and impact drill. All with the same battery.
1747586
No... Battery does not come with the tool, so you need to purchase them separately.
440093
No.... this is a 20V power tool. If you have 18V lithium batteries, then get the 18V impact driver and you should be able to use the same batteries.
827255
I'm about 99.9% sure ANY Li-ion 18 volt Dewalt battery can be used with this saw. I purchased it for my father only knowing he had an 18-volt Dewalt set of tools and it works just fine.
920084
Yes, all 18 volt batteries will work on all 18 volt tools. Do yourself a favor and spend the money and buy the tool with two lithium ion batteries and a charger you will never go back to NiCad. Lithium last longer run stronger and unlike NiCad they stop the tool when they need charged preventing overheated batteries that robs the life of any rechargeable battery.
30364
The saw will only work with the 18 volt batteries. Both the Lithium Ion or Ni cad batteries are interchangeable with these Porter Cable tools and can both be charged with proper charger. It will cut 1/2" metal but it may take some time depending on the hardness of the metal. I recommend a circular saw type of tool with a metal cutting disk for this material, even my new Bosch corded sawsall would take a while with this material unless it is a soft material like aluminum or brass.
275895
Yes and NO. The Lithium Ion Batteries will work great in these and all other 18 Volt tools, BUT you need a Lithium Battery charger as the Ni-Cd battery charger will overcharge and potentially create a fire. Lithium is very flammable in air. Special care must be taken when charging these batteries, but they last longer and take repeated recharges.