DeWalt Battery Compatability

DEWALT has released some sweet new batteries over the past few years. They currently run two primary voltage platforms for their extensive cordless tools: 20 and 60 volts. 

DEWALT 20V MAX and FlexVolt – What’s the Difference?

For those who haven’t been paying attention, DEWALT revolutionized cordless power tools in 2016 when they released the FlexVolt platform: the first-ever multi-volt battery system. FlexVolt batteries pack 60 volts to power highly demanding tools, including DEWALT’s Atomic compact cordless tools, outdoor power equipment, work lights for the job site, saws, and nearly any tool in your trailer.

As a bonus, FlexVolt batteries step down and run at 20 volts when attached to lower-power tools. Besides the heavy-hitting FlexVolt, DEWALT is still strong with its tried-and-true 20-volt MAX platform. This lithium-ion system of slider batteries is compact, rugged, and made for jobs needing moderate power. 


DEWALT 60V FlexVolt battery compared to DEWALT 20V MAX XT battery

Visual Representation


DEWALT Battery Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know Which Battery I Need?

Knowing what you need for your tool might be a little confusing with all these batteries. Worse yet, you don’t want to buy a battery only to find it doesn’t fit in your tool.

Since the two power platforms bear a striking resemblance, add the correct size to your cart before clicking Place Order“.

DEWALT has three primary voltages for its cordless tools: 20V, 60V, and 120V. They are all marked with the battery size required on the tool. 20V tools can use 20V MAX batteries OR 60V MAX batteries, while 60V and 120V tools can only use 60V MAX batteries.

What do FlexVolt Batteries Fit?

FlexVolt batteries are compatible with all DEWALT 60 and 20-volt DEWALT tools. We’ll touch on a few exceptions down below.

What Do DEWALT 20-Volt Batteries Fit?

However, DEWALT 20V MAX batteries can’t be used in FlexVolt 60v and 120v MAX tools. The lower voltage doesn’t provide enough juice for the high-demand motors.

Moreover, DEWALT 20V MAX POWERSTACK batteries are compatible with all 20V MAX tools and chargers, so they can be used with over 250 different DEWALT products.

DEWALT 20V MAX XT battery not fitting on a FlexVolt tool

What if I Put a 20-volt Battery in a 60-volt Tool?

It will not fit. All 60V and 120V DEWALT power tools have plastic tabs that physically prevent using 20V batteries, but FlexVolt batteries have unique ports that allow their use.

What Are DEWALT XR Batteries?

DEWALT 20v MAX XR batteries are just like standard 20-volt batteries but last longer relative to their size. The XR stands for Extended Runtime, so you get extra life out of them before running out of juice.

What are DEWALT POWERSTACK Batteries?

DEWALT POWERSTACK batteries utilize breakthrough pouch battery cell technology, allowing the battery to run cooler and deliver greater power. POWERSTACK is DEWALT’s most powerful, compact, and lightweight battery-powered product line.

DEWALT has 2 options in its POWERSTACK lineup. The POWERSTACK 20V MAX compact battery has 50% more power and a 25% smaller footprint than the DCB203, the standard 20V MAX battery. The battery also has twice the lifespan of the DCB203 and an LED Fuel Gauge to monitor current battery life.

The second is the brand new POWERSTACK 20V MAX 5Ah battery. The new compact battery has 50% more power and allows 50% more work per charge compared to the DCB205, the standard 20V MAX 5.0 Ah battery, making it DEWALT’s most powerful and efficient battery.

The latest model is compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX tools.

Do These Batteries Work In Brushless Tools?

Yes, DEWALT batteries will work in all DEWALT tools at the correct voltage, whether brushed or brushless. Brushless refers to the construction of the motor. Brushless tools will use the batteries more efficiently and last longer per charger than brushed tools.

What About DEWALT 12-Volt Tools?

DEWALT also produces a line of ultra-compact 12v MAX batteries and tools. These smaller batteries only fit on tools labeled 12v MAX and vice versa. 20v MAX and Flexvolt batteries are not only too powerful but physically too large for the receptacles on these pint-sized devices.

Do 120v MAX Tools Have Their Own Batteries Too?

No. At the time of this writing, only one DEWALT cordless tool uses 120 volts: the 12-inch Cordless Miter Saw. While it harnesses 120v DC power, it achieves this by having two slots for 60v batteries running in series.

As a substitute, DEWALT created a corded power supply adaptor for the miter saw to swap out batteries for wall power since they have the same voltage.


Are There Exceptions To These Rules?

Yes. While most DEWALT batteries fit on all tools they are marked as compatible with, a few don’t. Due to their size, FlexVolt packs don’t fit all smaller tools and adaptors. A few newer compact 20v MAX packs are slightly longer than others and don’t fit either.

257 Comments

    • Acme Tools

      December 26, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Hi Joe, Thank you for your question. When you use a DeWalt FLEXVOLT battery the tool, or in this case the USB Power Pack, will determine if the battery will be ran in the 60V or 20V connection orientation. At this time DeWalt only offers a 20V USB Power Pack so the determining factor as to what battery will run longer on the power pack will be the Amp Hour rating of your battery. The battery with the higher 20V Amp Hour (Ah) rating will last longer in that specific unit.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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        • Acme Tools

          May 14, 2020 at 9:14 am

          Hi Eric, The DEWALT 20V MAX batteries to fit into the DEWALT DCD777 series 20V MAX compact drill/driver. There are some other brands that have 20V MAX batteries (Craftsman, Black & Decker, for example) that do not fit but as long as the battery is a 20V DEWALT battery it will fit into that tool.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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          • Acme Tools

            November 30, 2020 at 7:29 am

            Hi Stephanie, Thank you for your question. Any DEWALT 20V Max Battery will work for you but the battery closest to the DCB207 is the DCB203. The supplied links will take you to our website where you can see all DEWALT 20V batteries or just the DCB203.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

          • Daniel Z Garcia

            November 29, 2022 at 6:48 pm

            Curious if my 3amp battery pack charger will charge my 2amp battery pack & visa-versa?
            And can my 2amp battery pack be used in my 3amp tool & visa-versa?

          • Acme Tools

            November 30, 2022 at 8:34 am

            Hello Daniel. We would need a little more information from you to be sure we are giving the correct information, but as long as the brand of the batteries and charger match and the charger output voltage matches the battery voltage, you should be fine. The amp hours of chargers and batteries don’t matter much when we talk about if they will work. They do depend on how fast the battery will be charged.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

      • Pete Edwards

        October 12, 2020 at 8:10 am

        I’m UK based and the voltages seen a little different; my impact driver is 18V for example, while the local shops sell 54V tools and batteries. I’m guessing this is pretty much equivalent, with the numbers that are close together matching those in your post?

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        • Acme Tools

          October 12, 2020 at 8:14 am

          Hi Pete, You are correct, in the United States DEWALT is able to advertise their tools at the maximum voltage the battery will put out for a fraction of a second when the tool trigger is pulled. This is why they are described as 20V MAX*. The MAX* is more of a disclaimer than anything else. The battery voltages are nominal 18V and 54V. The rest of the world makes DEWALT note the battery voltage for what it is.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools.

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          • Harold Scheffler

            March 28, 2022 at 4:58 pm

            I need to buy a couple of 20 volt batteries. Which is the better deal, for price, power, longevity of power output, and life of battery: 20V MAX XR 6AH battery or the 20-60V FLEX POWER 6AH battery? Thanks, Harold

          • Acme Tools

            March 29, 2022 at 8:09 am

            Hello, Thank you for your question. If you have FLEXVOLT 60V tools then we would suggest getting the FLEXVOLT 6Ah battery but if you do not and do not intend to purchase any DEWALT 60V tools then the 20V MAX XR 6.0Ah battery would be your best bet. The runtime and power will be very comparable but the 20V battery will be less expensive. If you are looking to purchase a couple of them at the same time we do offer a 2 pack of batteries and at the time of this reply the 2 pack (DCB206-2) is only $20 more expensive than the single battery.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

    • Phillip

      January 28, 2019 at 7:33 am

      It depends on the amp hr rating on the 20 volt battery your using. I have read that the 6 amp hr 20 volt battery has a longer run time than the 60volt flexvolt 6 amp hr battery when used in a 20 volt platform. But if you have a 60 volt 9amp hr or 12 amp hr . They will run longer than and battery you can get in the 20 volt Max line .

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        • Acme Tools

          May 26, 2020 at 8:30 am

          Hello, You can use the 60V DEWALT batteries on all 20V DEWALT tools. The batteries can be used in all 120VDC, 60V, and 20V DEWALT tools.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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        • David Friedrich

          January 12, 2023 at 6:49 pm

          I have a DCCS620 Chainsaw that was working great until my friend put a 60volt dewalt battery in it.this saw is a little over 1 year old. Could using that 60 volt battery in my 20 volt DCCS620 be the cause of my saw not working?

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          • Acme Tools

            January 13, 2023 at 8:29 am

            Hi David. The DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V batteries are designed to fit and run their 20V tools. The battery could have something to do with the saw not working, but most likely, it is something else. If the tool is only 1 year old, we suggest bringing it to a Factory DEWALT Service Center or Authorized DEWALT Repair Center for warranty evaluation.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

    • Farley Redfield

      July 11, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      But I cant use it in my old 18 volt. I’m supposing this cause it’s not mentioned and I guess I’m the dinosaur I. The parking lot a g a I n.

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    • Acme Tools

      January 10, 2019 at 7:50 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 60V FLEXVOLT battery is not compatible with the DeWalt 36V Tools, however, they will work with the DeWalt 20V MAX Tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • Mani

        May 9, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        There’s a way you can use the 20v battery on a flexvolt tool, by breaking off the tabs. My question is, if I use a 20v battery on a flexvolt tool, will either the battery or tool be damaged. Thx.

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        • Acme Tools

          May 9, 2019 at 3:54 pm

          Hello, We do not recommend breaking the tabs off of the DeWalt 20V battery to try to operate a 60V tool. Just because you can break something to make it fit does not mean you should.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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          • Acme Tools

            September 18, 2020 at 7:58 am

            Hi Roy, Thank you for your question. You can run a 20V Flexvolt tool with a standard or XR 20V Battery. The main issue is that the voltage of the tool and the voltage of the battery are the same.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

    • Jeff

      April 25, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Looking to buy the Dewalt 20v chainsaw. I’m wondering what the biggest battery that will fit it? I have a 6ah flex volt in mind but i’d Like to have some reassurance there is no issues with a larger battery. Thanks

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      • Acme Tools

        April 26, 2019 at 8:18 am

        Hi Jay, thank you for your question. At this time the largest battery we have tested in the DCCS620 Chainsaw is the 9.0Ah Flexvolt battery and it does fit. We have not tried the 12.0 battery yet and are planning on doing so soon. Once we do we will hopefully remember to update your question.

        Thank you,
        Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      January 11, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Hi Phil, Thank you for your question. You can use the DeWalt 20V MAX non-XR battery on your 20V XR Hammer Drill, in fact, you can use any DeWalt 20V battery in any DeWalt 20V tool.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • Goya

        June 24, 2019 at 1:36 am

        You mentioned that we can use any 20 V DeWalt battery in any 20 V DeWalt tool. I have a DCGG571B grease and a quarter inch brushless impact driver. The four amp battery adds lot of weight. Will I simply have less run time but the same power in these tools if I use a 1.5 or two amp hour Battery?

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        • Acme Tools

          June 24, 2019 at 8:06 am

          Hello, Thank you for your question. The run time will be less on a 1.5 or 2Ah battery in comparison to a 4.0Ah battery but you may also lose a little power. It is hard to say how much but the higher Ah batteries typically boost the performance of the tools.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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    • Glen Hull

      May 31, 2020 at 12:18 am

      The statement made that all batteries are compatible with dewalt tools is B.S.and that statement should be removed because it is not true

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    • Acme Tools

      January 23, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Hi Brian, Thank you for your question. You can charge a DeWalt 20V MAX XR Battery on any DeWalt 20V MAX Charger. Depending on the charger you use it might take longer on one than another.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • Chris paul

        March 31, 2019 at 3:46 pm

        My question similar to Brian. I have dewalt standard 20v and 20v max xr. Both of these batteries came with there on chargers. I recently purchased online the flex volt lithium ion 20v/60v max. I notice one of those flex volt battery is not charging as well on my standard dewalt chargers. Do I need special charger for these batteries? Or I maybe have a defective battery? Thankyou

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        • Acme Tools

          March 31, 2019 at 5:04 pm

          Hi Chris, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 20V/60V FLEXVOLT batteries will charge on all DeWalt 20V chargers, there is not a specific charger for the FLEXVOLT batteries. It will seem that they are not charging as well because they have higher amp hour ratings than most standard 20V batteries and they just take longer to charge. If we think of amp hours like a fuel tank on a vehicle, the higher the amp hour the larger the tank. We get more run time but it takes longer to fill/charge.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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        • Acme Tools

          May 18, 2020 at 9:01 am

          Hi John, Thank you for your comment. The DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries charge in the 20V MAX arrangement so the charging time will depend on the charger. The other thing to consider is the Amp Hour of the battery. A FLEXVOLT battery is usually larger (higher Amp Hour) than a regular DEWALT battery so it will take longer. If the Amp Hour rating of the batteries are the same, it will be up to the quality and technology in the charger to speed up the charging process.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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  • List

    January 24, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Hello and thanks for the very helpful article. Are the 60V/20V FlexVolt Batteries compatible with the Dewalt DCS331B 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Jigsaw? I understand that the voltage is compatible, but you say in the article that SOME cordless 20V MAX tools will not allow the FlexVolt Batteries to fit in them. You do not mention the DCS331B jigsaw, so it seems the FlexVolt 60V/20V batteries WILL WORK in that tool. Is that right? Thanks very much.

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    • Acme Tools

      January 25, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V/20V batteries will work with the DCS331B Jigsaw. The compatibility issue comes into play when the battery is physically too large to fit into the tool. Some older lights and lasers have a compartment for the battery and because of the larger size of the FLEXVOLT batteries they do not fit.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • Kyle

    February 3, 2019 at 7:12 am

    I was told not to use the 20v/60v flex volt battery on any tool that is not brushless or else it will burn the tool up. Is it true that those batteries only should be used on brushless tools?

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    • Acme Tools

      February 4, 2019 at 7:38 am

      Hi Kyle, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 20V/60V FLEXVOLT batteries can be used in any DeWalt 20V or 60V Tool no matter if it is brushless or not.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Karl Green

    February 19, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I have a Dewalt DCD777C2 Drill an a DCF880 Impact Wrench the y came with the 20 volt battery 1h. was wondering what size 4h or 5h I can use with these tools. thank u

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    • Acme Tools

      February 20, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. You can use any DeWalt 20V MAX battery with your DCD777C2 and DCF880. The Ah rating on the battery could affect performance and runtime but it will not determine which tool it will work on (unless the battery is physically too large to fit into a designated area, as in some lights and lasers).

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • Gary Adams

    February 20, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    I just bought a dcs575 saw and it comes with a dcb200 3amp battery and standard charger from Ebay. Can you tell me if it will work with all my other 20v batteries? It says that it does work though

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    • Acme Tools

      February 25, 2019 at 7:37 am

      Hi Gary, The DCB200 20V MAX battery you purchased on Ebay will work with your other 20V tools and chargers but the DeWalt DCS575 is a FLEXVOLT 60V Saw and requires the FLEXVOLT 60V/20V battery. It should never be sold by itself with a standard battery. To operate that tool you will need to have a FLEXVOLT 60V/20V MAX battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • david nesst

    March 15, 2019 at 3:39 am

    I wish to purchase a dewalt 20v 12 chainsaw, dwalt 60v trimmer, dewalt 60v recipirocating saw and extra batteries.
    will the 60v trimmer, recip saw work on the 20v chainsaw

    Will the 12in blade from the chainsaw work on the dewalt 60v chainsaw

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    • Acme Tools

      March 15, 2019 at 9:12 am

      Hello, Thank you for your comment and question. The DeWalt FLEXVOLT batteries from the 60V Trimmer and 60V Recip Saw will work on the 20V Chainsaw, however, the non FLEXVOLT 20V batteries from the Chainsaw will not work on the 60V tools. The 12″ bar/chain from the 20V Chainsaw will not fit on the 60V 16″ Chainsaw. The chain that is used is a different pitch and gauge and will not fit on the sprocket of the 60V Saw.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • BillB1160

    March 28, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Hello,
    Will the 60 volt flexvolt batteries work with the Graco 17M363 Ultra paint sprayer which uses the Dewalt 20v Max Xr bettery?
    Thank you!

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    • Acme Tools

      March 28, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Hi Bill, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 20V/60V FLEXVOLT Batteries will work in the Graco sprayers that use the DeWalt 20V battery. These batteries are a little heavier than the standard 20V batteries but they have extended run times which is a real nice feature on the Graco sprayer.

      Thanks,
      Acme Tools

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  • Sonny

    April 17, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    Hi There,
    I have a one year old flex volt 6.0 battery that shows a full charge on its pack, but when added to a tool…just allows the lights to flash. When I attempt to charge the battery, the light flashes twice and then stop flashing.
    Any ideas???
    Thanks,
    Sonny

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    • Acme Tools

      April 18, 2019 at 7:36 am

      Hi Sonny, Thanks for your question. It sounds like there is a bad cell in the battery. The DeWalt warranty will cover this defect because the battery is only a year old. We suggest contacting the retailer that you purchased it from or contact a local DeWalt Factory or Authorized Service Center and they will be able to assist you in exchanging the battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • John Ryan

        March 3, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        I have a dewalt dcb406 40v max 6.0 ah lithium-ion battery is there anything compatible to that battery they are hard to find
        Thanks

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        • Acme Tools

          March 4, 2020 at 9:30 am

          Hello, Thank you for your comment. DEWALT 40V tools require a 40V MAX battery. At this time there is not a different voltage battery that will fit those tools. If you are having a difficult time locating them please search DCB406 on the Acme Tools website, we normally keep them in stock.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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    • Brandon Benitez

      January 29, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      Will any charger charge the 60v flex battery? I have a DCB112 charger and was able to get some 60v Flex batteries. Is it ok and safe to charge?

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    • Acme Tools

      April 25, 2019 at 8:43 am

      Hi Kevin, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 9.0 Flexvolt battery will fit on the 20V DCCS620 Chainsaw. We physically tried it and it has a little room to spare.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • Miriam

        April 27, 2019 at 10:51 am

        Hi. I won the jobsite radio at my companies Christmas party. But the battery was not included. I’m having trouble finding info on what actually fits. Of course I want the battery to be as big as possible. I’m also thinking of purchasing a weed whacker which comes with a 5ah battery. Will that one fit in the radio? I’m pretty sure the 6ah or 60v battaries won’t fit my radio?
        I’m glad I found this site. It helped a lot!

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        • Acme Tools

          April 29, 2019 at 7:43 am

          Hi Miriam. Thank you for your question and congratulations on winning the radio. If you could let us know the model number of the radio you won we will be able to see what battery you can run in it.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

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          • Acme Tools

            May 2, 2019 at 3:08 pm

            Hi Miriam. The DeWalt DCR025 will accept all 20V DeWalt batteries (as of today) so you are safe using the 5.0Ah battery that comes with the string trimmer. If you are looking for more run time it will also accept up to the 6.0Ah 20V/60V FLEXVOLT battery.

            Thank you,
            Acme Tools

    • Acme Tools

      May 28, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We are not currently handling the Craftsman 20V tools so we cannot test this but knowing the parent company Stanley Black & Decker we would guess no. At this time the other brands: DeWalt, Porter Cable, and Bostitch all have 20V tools and none of those are straight forward compatible. We would think they would do the same with Craftsman.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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        • Acme Tools

          July 8, 2024 at 8:12 am

          Hello, DEWALT does not offer a blower or other tool that is compatible with the Stanley 20V FATMAX Tools. You will need to find Stanley 20V branded tools.
          Thank you, Acme Tools.

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    • Acme Tools

      June 18, 2019 at 8:11 am

      Hi Tom, Thank you for your question. We have seen pictures of a DeWalt Pole Saw but we do not have any information on it so we cannot say if it is 20V, 40V, 60V, or when it will be available.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      June 19, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt FLEXVOLT battery will not fit in the 24V tools. It is designed for the FLEXVOLT (60V & 120VDC) tools and the 20V MAX tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Dan H

    June 23, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Remain confused. I know the 40v batts are not compatible with 20 or 60, but still in the dark over 20 and 60 compatibility ESPECIALLY around charging. I’ve tried charging 60s on a couple of different 20v chargers I have, and the charge never goes beyond one bar. Can you list all the chargers compatible with 60 volt batteries just to be explicit?

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    • Acme Tools

      June 24, 2019 at 8:14 am

      Hi Dan, Thanks for your question. All DeWalt 20V MAX chargers will charge the 60V FLEXVOLT batteries but depending on their amp output rating and the Ah rating of your battery the charge process could take several hours. We recommend the DCB118 because it is fan cooled and offers the highest amp output rating of the DeWalt chargers.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Chessman47

    June 29, 2019 at 8:14 am

    I have a Dewalt DCR025 radio and it works if the battery is plugged in the back but not if the corded plug is plugged in. Any ideas why the wall plug cord will not power the radio but the battery will?

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    • Acme Tools

      July 1, 2019 at 8:51 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We do apologize for the service the DeWalt radio is giving you and we suggest that you contact a DeWalt Service Center or Authorized DeWalt Service Dealer for assistance. They will have a better idea of the issue and if the item is under the Factory warranty or not.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      July 9, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DeWalt 24V batteries are the only batteries that will fit in the DeWalt 24V tools and they will not fit into any other voltage of tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      July 22, 2019 at 8:06 am

      Hi Mike, Thank you for your question. You can use your 20V DeWALT batteries in your 18V tools as long as you have the DCA1820 adapter. The DC970 Drill driver uses the pod style batteries and the 20V batteries are a slide style. This adapter allows the batteries to fit on the tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Todd

    July 29, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    I have a standard 20v Dewalt Drill and a 20V XR 1/4″ Impact. My XR battery doesn’t power the impact any longer, and the standard 20v charger doesn’t even recognize when I plug the XR battery into it. It charges the standard batteries just fine. When I use the standard 20v batteries in my XR impact, it powers the impact, but it has less than half the torque, doesn’t even engage the impact stage, but in my cordless drill, it’ll burn a hole in my hand if I try to hold it back. Is it the Impact, or the incompatibility of the two products?

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    • Acme Tools

      August 2, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. To me it sounds like you have a defective battery but we suggest taking all 4 pieces (Impact, Drill, Battery, and Charger) into a DeWalt Factory Service Center or DeWalt Factory Authorized Service Center to have the cause identified and depending on the warranty status either corrected under warranty or estimated for repair.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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      • Acme Tools

        May 24, 2023 at 8:51 am

        Hi Jeff. The DEWALT 36V battery is the only battery that will fit and operate the 36V DEWALT tools.
        Thank you, Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      August 21, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Hi Paul, Thank you for your question. the DCB106 charger is compatible with all DEWALT 20V batteries so yes it will work with the DCB205 battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Thomas

    September 18, 2019 at 6:40 pm

    I have a DCE100 blower it will not work with20V MAX DCB204 BATTERY, but does with DCB203 201 battery. How do you tell which 20V Max batteries work with what 20V MAX tools?

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    • Acme Tools

      September 19, 2019 at 8:30 am

      Hi Thomas, Thank you for your question. First of all the DCB204 battery will work with the DCE100 blower. In actuality, all DEWALT 20V MAX batteries work with the DCE100 blower. The issue of a batter not fitting comes into play with a couple select tools, such as the DCS371P1, DCS371B, DCR015, DCA1820, and DWST08810. These tools have a closed battery compartment and some of the new larger batteries like the DCB606, DCB609, and DCB612 will not physically fit. The smaller batteries will fit just fine. If the compartment was larger the bigger batteries would slide on and work just fine.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • Brandan

    September 28, 2019 at 8:47 am

    I have an old 36volt multi tool kit with dead/dying batteries. Are they just paperweights now and do I need to look at newer systems? I can’t find that they are compatible with newer batteries.

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    • Acme Tools

      September 30, 2019 at 8:14 am

      Hi Brandan, The DEWALT 36V lineup is not compatible with any other voltage line of their tools and the tools and batteries have been discontinued. There may be some older batteries on the internet but we would caution you when buying them. The 36V line up has been discontinued for some time now and any batteries that could be available for sale would be at least 5-7 years old.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Maynard Altizer

    October 12, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Hey Guys,
    I have a DeWALT 20vMAX Drill motor with a DCB207 battery and a DCB107 charger and was wondering….since I can’t find that battery listed ….if there are other tools that it will work with such as a 16g nailer. Thanks for any help you can give me.
    Maynard

    Reply
  • Audrey

    October 25, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    I have a DCB 115 battery that no longer charges in my charger. What number of battery can I replace it with as I can’t find those exact batteries anywhere? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      October 25, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Hi Audrey, Thank you for your question. The DCB115 is a charger but depending on the tools you have any DEWALT 20V MAX battery should work. Some of the popular batteries are the DCB203, DCB204, and DCB205.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Cliff

    November 2, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    I have a Dewalt DCD780 Cordless Drill Driver with two 20V DCD201 batteries. Are those batteries compatible with the new Dewalt DCM849B Cordless Polisher?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      November 4, 2019 at 7:33 am

      Hi Cliff, Thank you for your question. The DEWALT Polisher DCM849B will work on the DCB201 batteries that you have but the run time may be somewhat limited based on the 1.5Ah of that battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      November 6, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DEWALT 20V/60V batteries do not work in the 40V Tools. They are a separate platform.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Jack Mcknight

    November 14, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    Hello I’ve got all dewalt 20v tools such as 20v 7-1/4 miter saw only because dewalt doesn’t make the corded model anymore. Is there a way to buy or make an adapter to go from 120v ac current to 20v dc 6amp?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      November 16, 2019 at 11:33 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We are not aware of an adapter that will convert 120V AC input current to 20V DC power.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Enegitech

    November 15, 2019 at 6:37 am

    Dewalt 20V Max batteries fit on all tools they are marked as compatible with but FLEXVOLT battery can automatically changes voltage when you change tools.
    Thank you,
    Enegitech

    Reply
  • Ben

    November 22, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Tengo un taladro DCD996 y el DCF887 ambos venían con una batería de 20v max Xr 4ah es la batería más grande que soportan o puedo poner otra con mayor potencia

    (I have a DCD996 drill and the DCF887 both came with a 20v max battery Xr 4ah is the biggest battery they support or I can put another with more power)

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      December 5, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Hello, Thank you for your question. You may run any DEWALT 20V MAX battery in the DCD996 and DCF887. They can be larger or smaller than the 4.0Ah battery included in the kit.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      November 29, 2019 at 7:14 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. When charging the FLEXVOLT batteries are in their 20V mode so they will be able to interact with all DEWALT 20V chargers. Some chargers will take longer than others to charge the battery but it will still charge them. There is not a specific charger for FLEXVOLT batteries so any charger you receive in a FLEXVOLT kit will work on all 20V batteries.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      December 9, 2019 at 8:09 am

      Hi Doug, Thank you for your comment. The DEWALT 28V batteries have been discontinued by DEWALT. If your tools are still good and all you need is a battery you may want to look into getting the battery repaired/reconditioned.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Ronald Fink

    December 19, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    I have a flex volt reciprocating saw. How can I charge my batteries in Bangladesh where the voltage and Hertz is the same as the British system.

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      December 20, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Hi Ronald, That is a great question, we can speculate on the answer but we do not have experience with the international chargers and if they work with the products made for the US market. I would suggest contacting DEWALT directly for a reliable answer.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      December 26, 2019 at 8:04 am

      Hi Willie,
      Thank you for your question. The same DEWALT 20V MAX battery that you have to run your grease gun will run the DEWALT 20V MAX Reciprocating saw.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      January 22, 2020 at 8:07 am

      Hi Kelly, Thank you for your questions. The DCB207 is not a battery that we stock but it is a 20V MAX 1.5Ah Compact Battery that would act very similar to the DCB230 that is on our chart.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      January 27, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DCB207 battery will work in the DCCS620 chainsaw. You may want to consider a larger battery if you have a lot of cutting to do because the DCB207 is only a 1.3Ah battery. It would be good for 1 or 2 small cuts.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      February 6, 2020 at 8:41 am

      Hi Wes, Thank you for your question. At this time Stanley Black & Decker is keeping all of their brands batteries separate. We do know that they are sharing technology among the brands but they are keeping the connections points different.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Sandy

    February 19, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Will the DeWalt 20v batteries work as replacements for the Kobalt (Lowes) 18 / 20v tools? and can they be charged on the Kobalt 20v charger? or when my Kobalt batteries finally die , will all of my tools also be no good as well?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      February 24, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hi Sandy, The DEWALT 20V batteries WILL NOT work as replacements for the Kobalt brand of tools. You will have to purchase Kobalt batteries and if those are not available for purchase then you may have to look into getting the battery rebuilt.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Michael

    February 20, 2020 at 7:14 am

    I just want to be clear before I buy anything. The DeWalt 20v flex volt battery will work with any DeWalt 20v tool? So if I have a 20v MAX cordless drill or circular saw, I can also use a 20v flex volt battery to operate the drill and saw?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      February 24, 2020 at 8:01 am

      Hi Michael, thank you for your question. The DEWALT 20v/60V FLEXVOLT battery will work in almost all DEWALT 20V tools. It will work in all cordless drills and circular saws at this time. It may not fit some of their radio’s and the DCS371 cordless band saw. The list of tools the FLEXVOLT batteries will not fit is noted in the blog post.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      February 25, 2020 at 8:15 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The 20V DEWALT battery will not work in a 12V tool. To run a DEWALT 12V tool you will need a 12V battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • rick

    March 20, 2020 at 8:04 am

    I have invested in the 40 volt system with a chainsaw and weed whipper. Bought less than 2 yrs ago. I take it they are now discontinued.
    how long will 40 v batteries be available. seems like a huge waste of money when they make them obsolete so fast.

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      March 20, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Hi Rick, We can understand your disappointment. DEWALT will be fully backing and supporting their 40V platform but it is hard to say how long they will have batteries available. From our past experience they will keep the batteries available for quite some time. They are still producing the 18V Ni-Cd batteries whose platform was stopped 5-10 years ago.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Pete

    March 30, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    Just purchased a Dewalt flexvolt 60v chainsaw with a 20v flex volt lithium 60v battery.(6ah) Will a 20v 2 ah work in this chainsaw

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      March 31, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. If you purchased a 60V chainsaw then a 20V battery will not work in this tool. The proper battery would be a DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V/20V battery. Even though the proper battery has the 20V label, it is capable of running a 60V tool in which a standard 20V battery cannot.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Keith

    March 31, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Hi I want to buy this mower DCMW220P2 2X 20V MAX* DEWALT 3-IN-1 CORDLESS LAWN MOWER, it comes with 5.0xr batteries but product reviews are negative about run time.

    My question, can I use the DCB609 Flexvolt 9.0ah battery x 2 without damaging the motor?

    thanks…Keith

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      March 31, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Keith, Thank you for your question. You can run the FLEXVOLT DCB609 battery in the 20V Mower. The battery will be in the 20V mode and you will be getting all 9.0Ah out of it.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Joe

    April 11, 2020 at 11:27 am

    My Dewalt 12 volt Ni-cad tools are like new how ever the batteries self destruct from lack of use. I need a 12volt Li-ion adapter so I can use the Li- ion batteries in my old 12 volt tools. Can you help?
    Also when I talked to Dewalt tech support and ask him if the Li-ion battery discharge protection was built in the battery or the tool he told me it was in the battery. How ever after reading details and other adapter details I’m not sure he told me right. Help

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      April 13, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. At this time DEWALT does not offer a 12V adapter to be able to use the new 12V Li-Ion slide batteries in the tools that were designed for the 12V Ni-Cd post style batteries. In regard to your comment about DEWALT Service’s statement that the protection is built into the battery they were correct. The very low discharge rate is a characteristic of Li-Ion batteries.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
      • Acme Tools

        April 13, 2020 at 8:09 am

        Hello, Thank you for your question. We would recommend either an Epoxy or a Polyurethane glue for your project. Both will offer a strong bond that will resist delamination of the layers.

        Thank you,
        Acme Tools

        Reply
  • Art Schroeder

    April 22, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    18 volt batterys are to expensive. Have 3 cordless drills no batterys I like drills but can not afford batterys. Milwaukee has 2 drills and saw for 149.00 that’s what 2 Dewalt batterys cost. Please help.

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      April 23, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Art. Thank you for your comment. We agree that batteries can be an expense to owning cordless tools and to help with this we have a 2 pack of DEWALT XR 18V batteries for $129.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      – This message was entered on 4/23/2020 and we cannot guarantee that the pricing will stay the same. If the pricing is higher we will not honor the lower price unless it falls within our Shopping Guarantee.

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      April 28, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Hello William, Thank you for your question. Although the Craftsman and DEWALT brands are owned by Stanley Black & Decker they will not interchange. To charge a Craftsman 20V battery you will need a 20V Craftsman charger.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Rocky

    May 6, 2020 at 10:00 am

    Converting most of my Dewalt tools to 20v, but some come with a 5a, some a 4a, and some a 2a. All compatible? Is it just a run time versus power? Ex: I have their cordless framing nailer and cordless finish nailer. The framer takes a 4a and the finish a 2a. Can I use the 2a battery In the framer wile the 4a is charging? Am I ruining the 2a battery?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      May 7, 2020 at 8:15 am

      Hi Rocky, Thank you for your question. When we are talking about DEWALT 20V batteries the Amp Hour is very similar to a fuel tank in a vehicle. The higher the Amp Hour the larger the fuel tank and the longer the tool will be able to run. You can use a lower Amp hour battery on a high demand tool, like a framing nailer or some saws and grinders, but it will not last as long and you may not get the performance you require out of it. It will not hurt the tool or the battery but your using experience may not be as you hoped. It is like having a Ferrari with a 1 gallon fuel tank. It sure is fun to drive but you can only go around the block 1 time before you run out of gas.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • David Baker

    May 22, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I have a Dewalt DCD780 20v cordless drill driver and the 1.5 ah battery that came with it sucks. What is the best battery i can get for it?

    Reply
  • Greg

    May 23, 2020 at 8:45 am

    Is DeWalt 20v max compact (DCB240C) compatible with “18V NiCd/20 V Max* Li-ion”?
    Also should black and decker 20V max lithium 1.5 AH be compatible?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      May 26, 2020 at 8:33 am

      Hi Greg, Thank you for your question. The DCB240C contains a 20V battery and unless you have the adapter that will allow a DEWALT 20V MAX battery to run on teh 18V NiCd tools it will not automatically fit. Also, the DEWALT and Black & Decker battery platforms are not interchangeable.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
      • Greg

        May 26, 2020 at 10:29 am

        20v max compact (DCB240C) compatible with “18V NiCd/20 V Max* Li-ion”?

        Apparently this take both – my concern was the compact fitting?

        Reply
  • Greg

    May 26, 2020 at 10:51 am

    Apparently my shop vacuum take 20 and 18. My real concern was the “compact” verbiage. Is that compatible?

    20v max compact (DCB240C) compatible with “18V NiCd/20 V Max* Li-ion”?

    Reply
  • Kevin Thomson

    June 9, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    I have several deWalt 40V Max tools, which are now discontinued. I wanted to build my garage of tools from one brand, so that after owning several batteries, I can just buy the “tool only” option. Will my 40v MAX batteries work on any of the new 20v or 60v DeWalt machines?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      June 10, 2020 at 9:37 am

      Hi Kevin, Thank you for your question. The DEWALT 40V MAX Batteries will not work with any of the 20V or 60V tools. They will only fit the DEWALT 40V Tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      June 15, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Hi Pete, Thank you for your question. The DEWALT DC9099 18V Ni-Cd battery will not fit on the 20V DEWALT Tools. The 20V Tools require the 20V MAX Li-Ion Slide on Batteries.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • W. Kirt Nichols

    June 14, 2020 at 10:23 am

    My question is sort of variation of one above. I have 40 v DeWalt chainsaw with 40 V battery. Can I use flex 20-60 volt battery in this tool

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      June 15, 2020 at 8:12 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. If you have 40V DEWALT tools you will need to use the 40V DEWALT batteries. The 20V/60V DEWALT batteries will not fit.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Dale Ens

    June 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    If I use a 20V Max 1.3 Ah battery in a DCHT820B Hedge Trimmer, what is expected time before the battery dies? I would like to avoid buying a larger battery if possible. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      June 15, 2020 at 8:14 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We do apologize but we do not have those run time figures at this time. We will look into the possibility of providing this for you in the near future.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
    • Jason Whitmer

      June 17, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Just buy multiple 1.3Ah batteries Dale. That’s what I did. When the batteries are brand new they’ll run the hedge trimmers for about a half hour constantly (I put a zip strip on the trigger). And longer after they’re broken in. 2 – 1.3Ah batteries will conquer any job.

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      July 28, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Hi J.D., Thank you for your question. Milwaukee and DEWALT batteries are not interchangeable. They are designed to fit into their own respective tools.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • David Zelunka

    September 1, 2020 at 9:39 am

    I have a tool that uses a Dewalt 36 V battery. Need new battery . What can I use to replace it or where can I find one. It has been discontinued. Any suggestions. Thanks

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      September 1, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Hi David, Thank you for your question. The DC9360 battery is very hard to find right now because, as you said, it has been discontinued. You may want to look into getting the battery rebuilt. We are sorry we could not be of more help.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Kenneth

    September 16, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Is there an adapter that will I can buy to use my dewalt 20v max batteries on a mastercraft 20v drill? Mastercraft are almost extinct so replacement batteries are almost impossible to find. So I was hoping I could find one to use my dewalt batteries on those tools also. Thank u so much.

    Reply
  • Larry Long

    September 19, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    I have a DCB107 charger I bought some time ago with a drill using DCB207 batteries. I just bought a larger hammer drill that came with a DCB115 charger and DCB205 batteries. While everything seems to be fit functional, I have a question or two about the chargers current compatibility. It would be great to have a charger in the shop as well as one (on an inverter) at the job site. Other than possibly charging slower, is there a concern with charging the DCB205 batteries on the DCB107 charger? What about charging the DCB207 on the DCB115 charger?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      September 21, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Hi Larry, Thank you for your question. There is no concern charging any DEWALT 20V battery on any DEWALT 20V charger. They are all compatible with each other and like you stated, the difference will be the amount of time it takes to charge the battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Fleur

    October 4, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Hi Acme Tools,
    I have the Dewalt Bradder (DC608K).
    Is the Dewalt adapter (DCA1820) Compatible with this? using either the 5Ah Li-Ion (DCB184-XE) Or 4Ah Li-Ion (DCB182-XE)?
    And Very disappointedly I’ve heard it doesn’t, but I feel I’m in the right place to get the correct information.😉
    As I’ve found an adapter that claims success with this.
    Could you please also confirm this.
    (ebay link removed by Acme Tools)

    Kind regards Fleur.

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      October 5, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Hello Fleur, Thank you for your question. The DCA1820 is compatible with the DC608K but we do not have experience with the batteries you noted. They are designed for the Australian and New Zealand market. We suggest that you contact a DEWALT Service Center or Authorized DEWALT retailer in your area to ask them this question.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      October 22, 2020 at 8:12 am

      Hi Wesley, Thank you for your question. You can charge a DEWALT 60V FLEXVOLT battery on a DEWALT 20V Charger. The DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries are actually 60V and 20V so they will work with all 60V tools, almost all 20V tools, and all 20V chargers.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      January 15, 2021 at 9:13 am

      Hi Dan, Thank you for your question. The DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V/20V battery will work on the DEWALT 20V MAX DCF898B 7/16″ Driver.
      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
      • Acme Tools

        January 15, 2021 at 11:12 am

        Hi Dan, If something happens to your drill the most likely cause will not be the battery as long as the battery is designed for your tool. In this case, the FLEXVOLT battery is designed for ALL DEWALT 20V Max tools.
        Thank you,
        Acme Tools

        Reply
    • Acme Tools

      January 15, 2021 at 11:11 am

      Hi Dan, The DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries are designed to run all DEWALT’s 120VDC, 60VDC, and 20VDC tools that it can physically fit onto. That is the great part about the FLEXVOLT battery.
      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      February 11, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We are not aware of a converter that would allow you to run your DEWALT 18VDC tools on 110VAC power, nor do we suggest using one if there is one available.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Amir H

    March 25, 2021 at 9:36 am

    Hello,
    I am about to purchase a DCPH820 Pole Hedge Trimmer that is not comes with the battery, the original battery mentioned as DCB204 Battery. I already have two battery DCB203, so i wonder if i can use them for this tool. and if yes what will be the performance impact as mine is 2AH, but the original one is 4AH.
    Thank you so much in advance for your support.
    Best regards,
    Amir

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      March 25, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Hello Amir. Thank you for your question. You will be able to use the DCB203 batteries with the DCPH820 Pole Trimmer. They will not affect the performance of the tool but they will not run it as long as the DCB204 before they need to be charged.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Doug P

    April 12, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Hi;
    I purchased a Dewalt 20v Brushless Li-lon 1/2″ compact drill/Driver which comes with a 1.3Ah battery. Is there, and would I be able to put a 5Ah battery onto this drill? If so, what added benefir would I see?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      April 12, 2021 at 9:23 am

      Hi Doug, DEWALT does offer a 5.0Ah battery and you can find it HERE. The main benefit of running a 5.0Ah battery vs the 1.3Ah is run time but there could be a slight increase in performance of the tool vs what the 1.3Ah battery offers.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
  • Antonio Pisante

    April 22, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    Hi
    Thanks for all your comments.
    I have a question about my De walt batteries 18V-54V Xr Flexvolt Li-ion 6.o AH. I own # 5 batteries of this type and I want to know whether this batteries fits in soma of the new DEWALT – 20V MAX Lithium Ion 22 Hedge Trimmer Bare – DCHT820B or the 20V MAX STRING TRIMMER DCST920P1. I could not find any clear information on the De Walt websites.
    Thanks

    Reply
  • Antonio Pisante

    April 23, 2021 at 2:37 am

    Hi
    Adding more details on my previous query and confusion,
    On De Walt website : https://www.dewalt.com/products/outdoor/battery-powered-outdoor-equipment
    you can also find this statement:
    *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 and 60 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 and 54.
    This statement does not help in making clear whether my batteries (DCB546) are compatible with 20V/60V MAX* FLEXVOLT Tools.
    Moreover, I would ask whether my charger: DCB118 can recharge the 20V/60V MAX* FLEXVOLT® Batteries and viceversa I can use a DCB118 chrger to charge my DCB546 batteries.
    Thanks a lot!
    Best
    Antonio Pisante

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      April 26, 2021 at 8:08 am

      Hello, Thank you for your comments. Although the DEWALT 20V/60V FLEXVOLT batteries are nominal 18V/54V your DCB546 battery was designed for the European market. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of our information for European markets because our batteries and tools are designated for the North American market. Our best recommendation would be for you to contact DEWALT Customer Support directly.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools.

      Reply
      • Antonio Pisante

        April 26, 2021 at 10:19 am

        Hi
        Thanks a lot for your comments. I did contact DEWALT Customer Support but they never replied.
        I will do it again.
        Thanks and best regards,
        Antonio Pisante

        Reply
  • CRE

    May 1, 2021 at 10:36 am

    I have two dewalt 20V,1.5 Ah batteries. I want to use them with a dewalt reciprocating saw. How many hrs will the battery last while in use?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      May 3, 2021 at 9:59 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately run times vary depending on many factors and the largest factor is the operator. The only way to answer your question is for you to time your use in a live setting. This test will be different for everyone.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      May 14, 2021 at 8:00 am

      Hi Kevin, Thank you for your question. You can use a 6.0Ah XR Battery on your 20V FLEXVOLT Recip Saw as long as the battery you have is a 20V or 20V/60V battery.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Tracy

    June 3, 2021 at 1:24 am

    I was also looking for the same and finally got the best and relevant information here. Thank you so much to post such informative content.

    Reply
  • jc

    June 21, 2021 at 8:47 am

    I have old dewalt dcb207 batteries for a 20 volt cordless drill . Will these work on a dcw200bw cordless sander i’m considering buying? Conversely will the dcb203c batteries that come with the sander work for my drill?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      June 22, 2021 at 8:15 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DCB207 battery will work in the DCW200B sander and the DCB203 batteries that come in the sander will work in your DEWALT 20V drill.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
    • Acme Tools

      August 6, 2021 at 7:42 am

      Hello. Thank you for your question. The DEWALT DCB112 is designed for an input of 120VAC at 60Hz. If you want to use it in Europe on their 240VAC system you will need some kind of step down transformer to make sure the voltage and hertz to the charger are 120VAC @ 60Hz. This can be done but it might be more cost effective to find a European charger for the battery that runs on their 240VAC system.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
        • Acme Tools

          September 27, 2021 at 7:35 am

          Hello, the DEWALT FLEXVOLT 20V/60V batteries are compatible with your DEWALT 18V tools as long as the correct adaptor is used. There could be some exceptions to this rule and not because the battery will not operate the tool, some tools do not have the room for an adapter and a battery to be added to it. There are some lasers and vacuums that have enclosed battery compartments and that limited space would be the determining factor.

          Thank you,
          Acme Tools

          Reply
  • Jeremy

    October 7, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    What about 40 volt? Are they just irreplaceable? I have wasted money on a DeWalt tool. This has never happened b4. Looks like I’m switching to Milwaukee. Iam so disappointed I can hardly contain myself.

    Reply
  • Casey

    October 14, 2021 at 2:02 am

    Dewalt 12V batteries:
    DCB120, DCB122, DCB124, DCB126 and DCB127, and others…Wow!
    Are the all compatible?
    Additionally, what is the best charger for these?

    Reply
    • Acme Tools

      October 19, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Hi Jerry, Thank you for your question. At this time DEWALT batteries should only be used in DEWALT tools. If you have a Black & Decker LSWWV36 you will have to find those factory batteries for it.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

      Reply
  • Robert Zachry

    May 31, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    Great Q and A.
    I have a question I have a DeWalt 20v pole chain saw. Can I use a 20v XR8ah battery and get more operating time? It came with an XR4ah battery and charger. Also is the charger packed with the saw compatible with the 8ah battery? I am working in a remote location doing wildfire remediation.
    Thanks
    Robert

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    • Acme Tools

      June 2, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Hi Robert, Thank you for your question. Yes you can use the 20V 8.0Ah battery in the 20V pole saw and the charger that came with it. The run time will be greatly extended and the charge time will be extended some as well.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      August 30, 2022 at 8:08 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. Worldwide, DEWALT has 2 18V systems, they have their original 18V Ni-Cad batteries and in South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa they have their 18V Li-Ion batteries (labeled as 20V MAX in the United States). The voltages you have are correct and the Ah of the battery does not determine if it will fit onto a drill but without the knowledge of what composition batteries and model drill you have we cannot say if they will fit or not. Feel free to reply with the part numbers of your drill and batteries and we will be able to let you know.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • Phil

    November 4, 2022 at 10:18 am

    hello
    I have an older drill/driver with the 20v Lithium Ion 3.0AH ( DCB200 )
    will that work with the newer ‘brushless’ circular saws ? particularly the DCS570B ??

    Phil

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  • NIGEL CHIVERS

    December 11, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Hello, I have a DeWalt drill DCD777 and its battery is DCB201, with a DCB 107 charger. Is the new DeWalt 4 1/2″ circular saw DCS571B compatible with my existing battery and charger?

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  • joe giill

    December 26, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    I AM USING SOME DCB200 18V(20V MAX) 7.5AH 135WH DEWALT BATTERIES & THIS SEEMS T WORK VERY WELL. SHOULD I BE WORRIED ? 7.5 ah seems to be fantastic. thanx.

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    • Acme Tools

      December 30, 2022 at 8:09 am

      Hi Joe. Thank you for your question, but please provide more information about what tools the batteries are being used in and what purpose you are using them for. With this information, we should be able to give you an idea if you should be worried or not.

      Thank you,
      Acme Tools

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  • roy

    February 1, 2023 at 8:09 am

    hi, have a dewalt 20vmax cordless drill but here the power comes in 220 so without checking input power i tried using for charging battery
    battery charger # DCB 107
    battery DCB 207
    now i got a burnt charger and i am in total confusion so what should i do. please help

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  • John Corbett

    February 15, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    Are there any new batteries that are compatible with my 16″ brushless chainsaw (DCCS690).
    It came with a 40Vmax/6 Ah battery (DCB406) that is nearing its end.
    Thank you,

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  • Jon K Hawthorne

    April 1, 2023 at 1:35 pm

    I bought the DeWalt tool set offered in 2015. It runs on 20 volt 5 amp. Will the flex battery fit being a 20/60 6 amp and will it work in the charger. Thank you kindly!

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    • Acme Tools

      September 11, 2023 at 8:21 am

      Hi Rick, Typically, when DEWALT makes a Type change, it is because they either updated a part or changed suppliers on a part. When they make feature and specification updates they will change the model number completely.
      Thank you, Acme Tools.

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    • Acme Tools

      September 18, 2023 at 10:23 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. The DCB201 is a 20V Max battery and the DCB126 is a 12V Max battery. You can ONLY interchange these IF the tool accepts 12V and 20V batteries. At this time, we are only aware of a radio and a light that will accept both so if that is your application, yes you can, but if that is not your application, no you cannot.

      Thank you, Acme Tools.

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  • Paul

    September 29, 2023 at 11:49 pm

    I originate from the UK where the dewalt flexvolt batteries are 18v/54v. However, I now reside in Thailand and need to replace some of my old stock batteries. Are the 20v and 20/60v batteries compatable with the European dewalt toolset i.e. 18v and 18/54v. Only asking because Thailand is aligned with the US and seems to only stock 20v and 20/60v dewalt batteries.
    Thanks.

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  • C. Chadwick

    October 17, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    Hi, I’m planning on using a Dewalt DCD130 to drive earth augers for landscaping as recommended by the auger manufacturers. That’s a 60V tool as you know. Will I see a difference in drilling (digging?) performance by using larger 9ah batteries, or is the difference just a matter of run time per charge? Would a 9ah-equipped tool put out more power for my intended application? Thanks in advance for your replies!

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  • DebD

    November 3, 2023 at 4:46 am

    Question – I have a Stanley cordless drill with Stanley Fatmax 20V MAX 2.0AH ‘SB202 B1 01’ battery and I was wondering IF this battery will Fit Dewalt DCV100 XJ 20V blower as I was planning to buy it ?!! A confirmation would be vastly appreciated. Thanks guys for the tutorial above ✌🏻

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    • Acme Tools

      November 3, 2023 at 8:05 am

      Hello, Thank you for your question. We do not have experience with the Stanley Cordless Drill, but from what we have been told, the battery will not fit DEWALT tools.
      Thank you, Acme Tools

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    • Acme Tools

      November 7, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Tom. The DE9503 looks to be a 18V NiMH battery that is not being produced any longer. If you can find any of the DC9096 batteries they would work but those are a NiCd battery. If you want to start using the new Li-Ion 20V batteries you can purchase a battery adapter that will allow you to run the new batteries in your older tools.

      Thanks, Acme Tools

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  • Ernest

    November 29, 2023 at 8:01 am

    we have 8 year old dewalt 40v chainsaw, backpack blower, weed eater..the batteries are pretty much no good anymore; will a newer volt battery fit these tools or only the 40v? having a hard time locating them around here. thank you for any help

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  • Ray

    December 20, 2023 at 12:29 am

    Hi
    We have weed trimmers/leaf blowers that run with DCB404 40V 7.5 batteries. Is there another battery we can use since the 40v is discontinued. Thanks

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    • Acme Tools

      December 20, 2023 at 11:37 am

      Hi Ray, Thank you for your question. We are unaware of any batteries that will work with the 40V DEWALT Tools. The DCB404 and DCB406 have both been discontinued.
      Thank you, Acme Tools.

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  • Debbie

    January 14, 2024 at 2:40 pm

    I got a used DCCS690 Dewalt chainsaw but no battery came with it and I’m unable to find one to fit it. Is there a compatible one that I can buy?

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  • Louise

    June 3, 2024 at 7:50 am

    We purchased a lawnmower with the 20v 60v 12ah flex battery x2. However one of the batteries doesn’t work so wanting to know can a lower voltage battery (like a 18v 54v 12ah) work in the lawnmower?
    Thanks

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    • Acme Tools

      June 3, 2024 at 9:26 am

      Hello, Thank you for contacting Acme Tools. The DEWALT 20v/60v 12Ah FLEXVOlT Battery is actually an 18v/54v 12Ah battery but typically, the 18v/54v is only called out outside of the United States. You may want to be careful putting a European battery into your mower that is designed for use in North America. You may also want to reach out to DEWALT directly to ask this question be we do not have experience with the European battery.
      Thank you, Acme Tools.

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  • Andrew

    June 17, 2024 at 10:58 am

    My 6 AH 60v Max battery won’t charge on my 12v/20v Dewalt charger. Is this an issue with the battery (brand new) or do I need a different charger? I have 2 of the chargers and neither will work, the battery flashes for a second when inserted then the light just shuts off

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    • Acme Tools

      June 18, 2024 at 8:35 am

      Hello. The issue sounds like a battery problem, but before you warranty your battery, try inserting and removing the battery from the charger three times quickly and then leaving the battery on the charger. This rapid action will often reset the battery and allow it to start charging. If that does not work, your brand-new battery is under the replacement warranty, and you can get a new battery.

      Thank you, Acme Tools

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  • Jim

    June 26, 2024 at 11:27 am

    I have a number of Dewalt DCBP520, 20V- 5ah Power Stack batteries. I use them in my leaf blower and pole saw.
    I would like to buy a chainsaw that uses the same batteries, but I find it a little confusing. Could you please tell me what saws would take the batteries I have??
    Thank you in advance.

    Jim

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    • Acme Tools

      June 27, 2024 at 8:17 am

      Hello. The DEWALT DCCS623 20V MAX 8″ Pruning Chainsaw or DCCS620 12″ Chainsaw will work with your 5Ah POWERSTACK batteries. Both tools are available as a bare tool or as part of a kit.

      Thank you, Acme Tools

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