This adapter lets Milwaukee M18 lithium-ion batteries power Hercules 20V cordless tools from Harbor Freight. It works in one direction only: Milwaukee batteries powering Hercules tools.
The housing is injection-molded ABS and the terminals are copper. Internal wiring is 5 mm². The adapter is rated for 40A continuous, with 80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds. It also has a built-in battery management system (BMS) that provides battery protection.
The adapter only powers tools. It cannot charge Milwaukee or Hercules batteries and must never be connected to a charger. Remove the battery from the adapter before charging, and charge it on the original charger made for the Milwaukee M18 battery.
- Fits battery
- Milwaukee M18 (lithium-ion), 18V
- Runs tools
- Hercules 20V (lithium-ion) from Harbor Freight
- Housing
- Injection-molded ABS
- Terminals
- Copper
- Internal wiring
- 5 mm²
- Current rating
- 40A continuous; 80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds
- Power
- 720 W continuous at 18V nominal
- Battery protection
- Built-in BMS
- USB port
- No
- Weight
- 124 g (4.4 oz / 0.27 lb)
- Operating temperature
- -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
- Operating humidity
- 5–95% RH
- Compatibility notes
- Hercules Heat Gun works only with a battery of 5Ah or more, for short periods of about 30 seconds at a time. Hercules Band Saw is not currently compatible.
- In the box
- Battery adapter
- Warranty
- 12 months after the date of delivery
- SKU
- PTA-MIL18-HER20