Makita 18V LXT Battery Compatibility Guide

Q: "Are Makita LXT (18V) and XGT (40V) batteries interchangeable?"

"No. LXT 18V and XGT 40V are separate platforms with different battery feet and do not interchange. Makita makes only a charger-side adapter (ADP10), not a tool adapter."

Updated: June 15, 2026 | Garage Almanac

The Short Answer

All 18V LXT batteries fit all 18V LXT tools. Two 18V LXT packs power Makita 'X2' 36V (LXT) tools.

Platform	Makita 18V LXT
Nominal voltage	18V (18V-class)
Cell format	5x 18650 (10x 21700 on 6Ah+)
Introduced	2009
Charges with	Makita 18V LXT chargers, Makita dual-port LXT chargers
Official info	Makita batteries & chargers

The Makita 18V LXT is a 18V-class platform introduced in 2009, built around a 5x 18650 (10x 21700 on 6Ah+) cell pack. All 18V LXT batteries fit all 18V LXT tools. Two 18V LXT packs power Makita ‘X2’ 36V (LXT) tools.

Legacy & cross-generation: LXT slide pack does NOT fit the older Makita 18V stick/NiMH tools.

Worth knowing: LXT (lithium slide) launched 2005 NiMH-era hardware; lithium LXT widely from ~2009. Slide-style mount.

Cross-brand adapter options

Run a Makita 18V LXT battery on other tools

Power a Makita 18V LXT tool from another brand's battery

Frequently asked questions

Are Makita LXT (18V) and XGT (40V) batteries interchangeable? +

No. LXT 18V and XGT 40V are separate platforms with different battery feet and do not interchange. Makita makes only a charger-side adapter (ADP10), not a tool adapter.

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