Batteries

Bosch makes not one, but two completely separate 18V battery systems — and that confusion is the source of more compatibility headaches than any other power tool brand. If your tool has a blue body, it runs Professional batteries. If it’s green, it runs Home & Garden batteries. They do not work together. This page

Ryobi ONE+ is the world’s largest cordless tool system with over 300 compatible tools sharing the same 18V battery platform. It’s the go-to choice for UK homeowners and DIYers who want affordable, reliable power without breaking the bank. Available from B&Q, Screwfix, and Amazon.co.uk, the ONE+ system offers excellent value and compatibility across an enormous

You’ve standardised on DeWalt 20V MAX for your site work and DIY projects — solid batteries, professional chargers, and a tool range that covers everything from drills to table saws. But Ryobi ONE+ 18V tools offer something DeWalt simply doesn’t: an enormous, affordable ecosystem of garden equipment, fastening tools, and specialist one-job items. A DeWalt

You’ve invested in Makita 18V LXT batteries because they’re genuinely excellent — long runtime, durable cells, and backed by professional-grade chargers. But if you’re a serious DIYer or property owner, Ryobi ONE+ tools fill a specific niche that Makita simply doesn’t: affordable garden tools, specialty fasteners, and one-job tools you’d never justify buying a professional

You’ve built your cordless arsenal around Makita 18V LXT — possibly because of their excellent runtime, their reliable Li-ion cells, or simply because you prefer their ergonomics. But now you’ve spotted a specific Milwaukee M18 tool that would fill a gap in your collection, and buying an entire new battery set feels wasteful. A Makita

If you’ve invested heavily in the Milwaukee M18 platform but fancy trying some Makita 18V LXT tools without buying a whole new battery ecosystem, an adapter is your answer. Battery adapters let you use M18 batteries in LXT tools, making them genuinely useful if you’ve got surplus Milwaukee stock or want to test a premium

Your primary toolkit is Milwaukee M18, but a DeWalt 20V MAX tool would solve a specific problem—and renting or buying a whole new battery system isn’t practical. A Milwaukee to DeWalt adapter lets you use your existing Milwaukee batteries in DeWalt tools. Both platforms are 18V nominal, so electrically they’re identical; an adapter simply bridges