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Cordless battery compatibility checker
A cordless battery fits a tool only when both belong to the same platform, such as Milwaukee M18 with M18 or Ryobi 40V with 40V. Pick your brand and tool below to see which battery models fit, in the manufacturer's own words.
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Choose a brand and a tool type to see which batteries fit.
Compatibility table
Every row comes from the same data as the checker. Batteries listed are models whose capacity a manufacturer page confirmed, not a full catalog.
| Brand | Tool | Platform(s) that fit | Battery models | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWalt | 20V MAX tool (XR, ATOMIC, drills, saws, blowers) | DeWalt 20V MAX (incl. XR, ATOMIC, XR POWERSTACK); DeWalt FLEXVOLT (20V/60V MAX) | DCB205, DCBP034, DCBP320, DCBP520, DCB606, DCB609, DCB612, DCB615 | DeWalt states no special battery requirement for 20V MAX tool lines. |
| DeWalt | FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE tool | DeWalt 20V MAX (incl. XR, ATOMIC, XR POWERSTACK); DeWalt FLEXVOLT (20V/60V MAX) | DCB205, DCBP034, DCBP320, DCBP520, DCB606, DCB609, DCB612, DCB615 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| DeWalt | 60V MAX FLEXVOLT tool | DeWalt FLEXVOLT (20V/60V MAX) | DCB606, DCB609, DCB612, DCB615 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| DeWalt | 12V MAX tool (XTREME) | DeWalt 12V MAX (incl. XTREME) | DCB126 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Milwaukee | M18 tool (including M18 FUEL) | Milwaukee M18 (standard, HIGH OUTPUT, FORGE) | 48-11-1850, M18 REDLITHIUM XC6.0, 48-11-1881, 48-11-1813 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Milwaukee | M18 FUEL dual-battery tool (blower, 21 in. mower) | Milwaukee M18 (standard, HIGH OUTPUT, FORGE) | 48-11-1850, M18 REDLITHIUM XC6.0, 48-11-1881, 48-11-1813 | Milwaukee says the FUEL dual-battery blower and the 21 in. self-propelled mower require two M18 batteries to operate. For the most power and runtime Milwaukee recommends HIGH OUTPUT or FORGE packs. |
| Milwaukee | M12 tool | Milwaukee M12 (REDLITHIUM, HIGH OUTPUT) | 48-11-2440, 48-11-2460, 48-11-2450 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Makita | 18V LXT tool | Makita 18V LXT | BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1860B | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Makita | 36V (18V X2) LXT tool | Makita 18V LXT | BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1860B | These tools run on two 18V LXT batteries. |
| Makita | 40V max XGT tool | Makita 40V max XGT | BL4040, BL4050F, BL4080F | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Makita | 80V max (40V max X2) XGT tool | Makita 40V max XGT | BL4040, BL4050F, BL4080F | These tools run on two 40V max XGT batteries. |
| Makita | 12V max CXT tool | Makita 12V max CXT | BL1021B | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Ryobi | 18V ONE+ tool (including ONE+ HP) | Ryobi 18V ONE+ (incl. ONE+ HP) | PBP002, PBP004, PBP007, PBP1104, PBP1108, PBP1008, PBP1012 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Ryobi | 40V tool (mowers, chainsaws, blowers, including 40V HP) | Ryobi 40V (incl. 40V HP) | OP4040A1, OP4060A1, OP4080A, OP4012A1 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Ridgid | 18V tool | Ridgid 18V (MAX Output, MAX Output EXP, OCTANE) | AC87002, AC840040, AC840060, AC840080 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Ridgid | OCTANE brushless tool | Ridgid 18V (MAX Output, MAX Output EXP, OCTANE) | AC87002, AC840040, AC840060, AC840080 | Ridgid's current top batteries are branded MAX Output and MAX Output EXP. We found no Ridgid statement on how those relate to the OCTANE battery branding, so check the tool's page for the battery it names. |
| Kobalt | 24V MAX tool | Kobalt 24V MAX | KBC 424-03 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Kobalt | 40V MAX tool (outdoor equipment) | Kobalt 40V MAX | KB 245-06, KB 440-03, KB 540-06 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Kobalt | 80V MAX tool | Kobalt 80V MAX | KB 2580-06 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Bosch | 18V tool (standard) | Bosch 18V (CORE18V) | BAT612, GBA18V40, GBA18V60, GBA18V80 | None stated by the manufacturer |
| Bosch | 18V PROFACTOR tool (BITURBO Brushless) | Bosch 18V (CORE18V) | BAT612, GBA18V40, GBA18V60, GBA18V80, GBA18V120 | Bosch says recommended and optimized, not required, and states no minimum capacity. The 12.0Ah GBA18V120 works only with the PROFACTOR tools Bosch lists on its page. |
| Bosch | 12V Max tool | Bosch 12V Max | BAT414, GBA12V30, GBA12V60 | None stated by the manufacturer |
FAQ
Do DeWalt FLEXVOLT batteries work on 20V MAX tools?
DeWalt says 20V MAX batteries fit 20V MAX tools and that FLEXVOLT batteries are compatible with 20V MAX power tools; the pack switches to 20V automatically.
Can a plain 20V MAX battery run a DeWalt 60V tool?
DeWalt pairs 60V MAX tools with 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT batteries for full performance. 120V MAX tools use two 60V packs together. DeWalt's pages do not say in so many words that a plain 20V MAX pack will not run a 60V tool, so we list FLEXVOLT packs only. Check the tool's manual before trying a plain 20V MAX pack.
Do Milwaukee M12 batteries fit M18 tools?
Milwaukee says all M18 batteries are compatible with M18 tools and chargers, including M18 FUEL (brushless). M12 batteries are a separate 12V system. Milwaukee pairs M18 tools with M18 batteries and M12 tools with M12 batteries.
Can I use a Makita 18V LXT battery on a 40V max XGT tool?
Makita says batteries are compatible within their own platform only, for example LXT batteries with LXT products. XGT and CXT packs are different platforms. LXT batteries do not run XGT tools. Makita's ADP10 adapter lets an XGT charger charge LXT batteries; it is a charger adapter, not a battery-to-tool adapter.
Do Ryobi 18V ONE+ and 40V batteries interchange?
Ryobi 40V batteries are a separate platform. Ryobi's dual-platform P137 charger lists 18V ONE+ and 40V batteries as two platforms.
Does the Bosch 12.0Ah GBA18V120 fit every Bosch 18V tool?
Bosch says the 12.0Ah GBA18V120 is not compatible with Bosch non-PROFACTOR tools, so it is left out here. Bosch says recommended and optimized, not required, and states no minimum capacity. The 12.0Ah GBA18V120 works only with the PROFACTOR tools Bosch lists on its page.
Is it safe to use third-party batteries?
The manufacturer pages we read do not cover third-party packs, so we cannot confirm any claim about them. Milwaukee's own M18 page says to use authentic M18 batteries on Milwaukee chargers and not to use third-party batteries or chargers. See our guides on how to read aftermarket battery claims before you buy.
Buying guides
- Replacement batteries for Ryobi 18V ONE+
- Replacement batteries for Ryobi 40V
- Aftermarket batteries for DeWalt 20V MAX
Sources
Read from the manufacturers' own pages on 2026-10-06. Pages change, so check the brand before you buy.
- DeWalt: 20V MAX system
- DeWalt: FLEXVOLT battery system
- DeWalt: FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE
- DeWalt: 12V MAX system
- Milwaukee: How to choose a Milwaukee battery
- Milwaukee: M18 batteries and chargers
- Makita: Service FAQ
- Makita: ADP10 charger adapter
- Ryobi: 18V ONE+ battery (PBP004)
- Ryobi: 40V battery
- Ridgid: 18V MAX Output 4.0Ah battery
- Ridgid: OCTANE planer
- Kobalt: 24V MAX battery kit (Lowe's)
- Kobalt: 40V MAX battery (Lowe's)
- Bosch: GBA18V120 12.0Ah battery
- Bosch: PROFACTOR
- Bosch: GBA12V30 12V Max battery