Are porter cable and dewalt batteries interchangeable

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What are the main differences between them?
Porter cable:
What batteries are compatible with Porter
What batteries are compatible with DeWalt?
Does DeWalt 20V MAX work with Porter
Can you use other batteries with DeWalt?

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Over on the Garage Journal Forum there’s a thread where someone asked about the best drill for the money. He has a $150 budget but since he already owns a Porter Cable 18V Li-ion impact driver, I offered to send him a spare cordless Porter Cable drill/driver that I have collecting dust under my test bench.

Later in the thread a member mentions that they read somewhere about how Porter Cable’s 20V Max tools are simply higher-priced versions of the 18V tools, and that the batteries are interchangeable.

Let me get one thing straight. The 20V Max tools are NOT simply a re-branding of Porter Cable’s 18V line, they’re completely different designs. I am actually quite impressed with the new Porter Cable 20V drill and impact driver, and will be putting together reviews of them as soon as I can.

I also spoke to a Porter Cable product manager who shared some insight about how and why they developed the new designs.

Thus, 20V Max ≠ 18V, from a branding perspective. In terms of voltage, 20V Max and 18V are no different.

I can tell you for certain that the 20V Max and 18V tools and batteries are definitely not interchangeable. In case you don’t believe me, here’s a 90 second low-light video that shows how the two platforms don’t play together well.

So… what do you guys want to see on next week’s episode of Does it Fit?

Hey there,

First post, and I'm looking for a little info I can't find anywhere.

I recently purchased the Porter Cable 20v MAX drill/impact combo.

The two batteries it came with have been more than enough so far, but I cannot find PC 20v batteries anywhere. DeWalt batteries are everywhere.

Does anyone know if DeWalt 20v MAX batteries will fit PC tools?

I would also like to buy some DeWalt 20v MAX tools, but not if the batteries don't swap.

Thanks,

Jacob

Discontinued Delta, Porter Cable, and DeWalt Batteries If you need batteries for your cordless tools and the manufacture no longer has replacements, you might try a company called Batteries Plus. They say they can make them work like new again. This is a franchise business and has 450 locations across the US. You can find them at http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-sitemap.aspx or the phone number is 1800-677-8278. I have only talked to my local store and have not used their service at this time.

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The porter cable and Dewalt had taken somewhat the different commercial paths but still they both are the leading tool that had been used in the industries. The Dewalt acts as the best tool for construction of your sites to home garages. While the porter cable is one of the best option which you can make use of them for multiple uses. The Dewalt batteries had gained a lot of reputation for its high quality and cost would be little less. Porter cable would be the better choice and you can make use of them as a pocket friendly with high quality.

But you would think are porter cable and dewalt batteries are interchangeable? These both contains the 20Volts are interchangeable. They both make use of the lithium ion cells that helps for the powering of the tool. When you just have a outlook both batteries resembles as like a same but there is a need for a small modification should be done for fitting it. The modification that is needs as like cutting the notch on either side of the batteries.

What are the main differences between them?

The features and specification of the porter cable and dewalt remains same with some little changes as like

Porter cable:

The porter cable would suit for the enhanced drilling activities that too between 20 volt max and ¼ inch lithium ion powerful backup. It provides both the power and time efficiency in the drilling of nuts into holes.
Its weight would be 3 pounds and 2.2 ounces.
It has the high torque motor that too with the high performance with speed adjustment transmission that would be capable of increasing the effectiveness for the fastening of applications.

Dewalt:

It is lighter than porter cable and it contains 2 pounds to 12.3 ounces. It would deliver the speed and it contains the one handed loading chuck for improving its performance and ergonomics.

What batteries are compatible with Porter

Powerextra 20V Max 6.0Ah Lithium Replacement Battery Compatible with Porter Cable PCC685L PCC680L Cordless Tools Batteries.

What batteries are compatible with DeWalt?

Flexvolt batteries are compatible with Dewalt 60v and 20v tools, and can be charged by 60v or 20v Dewalt chargers.

Does DeWalt 20V MAX work with Porter

The Adapter for DeWalt 20V MAX XR DCB203 DCB205 Lithium Battery Pack. Only Suitable for PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX Platform Cordless Lithium Tools(WARNING: Not compatible with Porter-Cable 18V Tools) USE PCBA Connection Technology, Compared with Traditional Cable Connection: More Stable and Durable.

Can you use other batteries with DeWalt?

No, the tool was created to work with specific voltage. Using a higher voltage battery may cause overcharge or using a lower battery may cause an extra effort, resulting in tools overcharge as well, in this case damages should not happen immediately, but tool lifetime will be reduced.