7 Best Universal Batteries for Power Tool Sets
Discover 7 top universal batteries that power multiple tool brands, saving money while eliminating compatibility issues and charging clutter in your
Cordless power tool batteries are designed to be brand-specific, which means they're tailored to power tools of the same brand. For instance, a Hart battery is meant to work seamlessly with Hart tools.
Major brands like Black & Decker, Bosch, Craftsman, and Milwaukee design their batteries to work across their respective tool platforms, provided the voltage matches. For example, Dewalt has created the 18V DeWalt DC9096 battery that powers dozens of tools from drills to saws to nailguns.
Power tool batteries are largely not interchangeable between brands due to intentional design differences, though same-brand compatibility is common within matching voltage platforms. While adapters offer a partial solution for cross-brand use, they come with performance and warranty compromises.
A universal adapter for power tools would allow for cross-brand battery use but, my experience suggests: Universal adapters are not widely available for all brands and may not support all functions. Modified or third-party adapters that claim universality should be used cautiously. The efficacy and safety of such solutions can vary significantly.
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