{"product_id":"makita-36v-40v-to-ridgid-red-18v-battery-adapter","title":"Makita 36V\/40V to RIDGID RED 18V Battery Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your Makita 36V\/40V XGT batteries on RIDGID 18V RED cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. The molded ABS housing keeps it light and hard-wearing, and pure copper contacts keep current delivery steady. This helps you get the most out of your existing battery system while avoiding the cost of another set of batteries and chargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKU\u003c\/b\u003e PTA-MAK40-RED18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits this battery\u003c\/b\u003e Makita 36V\/40V XGT (Lithium-Ion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery voltage\u003c\/b\u003e 36V\/40V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRuns these tools\u003c\/b\u003e RIDGID 18V RED (Lithium-Ion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTool voltage\u003c\/b\u003e 18V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e ABS (Injected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerminals\u003c\/b\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurrent rating\u003c\/b\u003e 60A continuous (100A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds)1080 Watt continuous at 18V nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInternal wiring\u003c\/b\u003e 6 mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e 169 g (6.0 oz \/ 0.37 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating humidity\u003c\/b\u003e 5–95% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/b\u003e -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUSB port\u003c\/b\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e Battery Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e 12 months after the date of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRevision\u003c\/b\u003e Revision 01 (released on August 21, 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-moulded ABS, not 3D printed — no layer lines to split under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid copper terminals, so less of the current is lost as heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 mm² internal wiring, rated for 60A continuous with 100A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds, so a high-draw tool is not held back by the adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMakita 36V\/40V XGT and RIDGID 18V RED compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works in one direction only: Makita batteries powering RIDGID tools. For the opposite pairing, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/ridgid-red-plumbing-pipe-tools-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.battery_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259848569073\" data-pta-action=\"reverse_click\" data-pta-surface=\"reverse_longform\" data-pta-label=\"RIDGID 18V RED\"\u003eadapters that run on RIDGID 18V RED batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/makita-36v-40v-xgt-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.battery_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259855089905\"\u003eMakita 36V\/40V XGT\u003c\/a\u003e platform and that your tool takes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.com\/collections\/ridgid-red-plumbing-pipe-tools-battery-adapters?filter.p.m.version2.tool_brand=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FMetaobject%2F259848569073\"\u003eRIDGID 18V RED\u003c\/a\u003e batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant charging and safety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge Makita or RIDGID batteries and must never be connected to a charger of any kind. Always take the battery out of the adapter before charging, and charge it on the original charger made for your Makita 36V\/40V XGT battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRIDGID 18V RED tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\nNot compatible with RIDGID Orange 18V tools sold at Home Depot\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Tools Adapters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48622474494193,"sku":"PTA-MAK40-RED18","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8055\/4184\/files\/makita-40v-xgt-to-ridgid-red-plumbing-battery-adapter-01_5d8b2e6c-fcbe-4896-8e2c-345726c5519e.jpg?v=1787368648","url":"https:\/\/powertoolsadapters.ca\/products\/makita-36v-40v-to-ridgid-red-18v-battery-adapter","provider":"Power Tools Adapters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}