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MAKITA PDC01 18Vx2 Battery Backpack Adaptor, extend run-time.

SKU 191A62-6
By: Makita
Original price $749.00 - Original price $749.00
Original price
$749.00
$749.00 - $749.00
Current price $749.00
Availability: This product will be delivered in 3-5 business days
Size: Tool Only
Colour: Green

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Makita PDC01 18Vx2 Battery Backpack Adaptor – Power Tool Accessories

Multiply your continuous worksite runtime by up to four times and entirely eliminate the severe physical fatigue of wielding heavy cordless equipment with the highly innovative Makita PDC01 18Vx2 Battery Backpack Adaptor. In the demanding commercial landscaping, construction, and facility maintenance sectors, utilizing high-draw 36V (18Vx2) blowers, chainsaws, and heavy-duty rotary hammers depletes standard batteries rapidly. Operators are forced to constantly stop working to swap power packs. Furthermore, housing two heavy 18V batteries directly on the tool causes severe wrist and shoulder strain. This professional-grade power tool accessory provides the ultimate logistical solution. Engineered as a comfortable, wearable harness, it holds up to four (4) 18V LXT batteries on your back, feeding massive, continuous power directly to the tool via a flexible tethered adaptor.

Designed for unparalleled worksite productivity and absolute operator ergonomics, the Makita PDC01 essentially turns your handheld 18V or 36V tools into ultra-lightweight powerhouses. By transferring the heavy weight of the batteries from your arms to your hips and shoulders, you can safely operate heavy chainsaws and blowers for hours without cramping. Supplied with both an 18V adaptor and an 18Vx2 (36V) adaptor, it is completely compatible with almost the entire massive range of Makita cordless tools. Equipped with an integrated battery fuel gauge and a pivoting cord for maximum maneuverability, these elite industrial cleaning tools and power accessories provide tradespeople and landscapers with an indispensable asset for maximizing efficiency off the grid.

Who Is The Makita Battery Backpack Adaptor Ideal For?

The Makita PDC01 delivers a 4-battery capacity, a padded ergonomic harness, and universal 18V/36V adaptors. It is highly recommended for:

  • Commercial Landscaping Contractors: Utilizing a highly robust power tool accessory to power heavy-duty 36V leaf blowers and line trimmers for hours. Moving the heavy batteries to the backpack makes the blower incredibly light and easy to swing.
  • Construction & Tradespeople: Relying on the massive 4-battery runtime to operate high-draw SDS rotary hammers and circular saws continuously on active worksites without constantly walking back to the charger.
  • Commercial Cleaning Teams: Taking absolute advantage of the ergonomic harness. The backpack actively transfers the weight from the operator's arms directly to their hips, drastically reducing fatigue during 8-hour shifts.
  • Facility OH&S Managers: Deploying premium industrial cleaning tools that actively protect worker health. Eliminating the weight of batteries on handheld tools completely mitigates the risk of severe repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

Key Features and Performance Benefits:

  • Massive 4-Battery Capacity: The ultimate runtime advantage. The backpack securely houses up to four standard Makita 18V LXT batteries (e.g., 4 x 6.0Ah). This provides double the runtime for 36V tools, and quadruple the runtime for 18V tools, drastically reducing recharging downtime.
  • Ergonomic Weight Transfer: Protects operator health. By wearing the heavy batteries on the padded backpack harness, the actual power tool you are holding becomes exceptionally lightweight. This completely eliminates severe wrist and forearm fatigue.
  • Dual Adaptors Included (18V & 36V): Highly versatile hardware. The kit includes an adaptor that mimics a single 18V battery, and a dual adaptor that mimics two 18V batteries (for 36V tools). This ensures the backpack is compatible with almost every LXT tool Makita makes.
  • Pivoting Adaptor Cord: Maximizes worksite maneuverability. The 1.7-metre cord connecting the backpack to the tool features a pivoting joint. This ensures the cord follows your movements fluidly without kinking or restricting your swing when using a line trimmer.
  • Integrated LED Fuel Gauge: Prioritizes operator convenience. The outside of the backpack features a clear LED display, allowing the operator to instantly check the remaining charge of all four batteries without having to take the harness off.

Technical Specifications & Capabilities:

  • Brand: Makita
  • Model: PDC01 (Skin Only / Batteries Not Included)
  • Product Type: Battery Backpack / Power Bank / Power Tool Accessories
  • Voltage Output: 18V / 36V (18Vx2)
  • Battery Capacity: Holds up to 4 x Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • Cord Length: 1.7 Metres
  • Weight: 2.8 kg (Empty) / 7.0 kg (With 4 x 6.0Ah batteries installed)
  • Inclusions: Backpack Harness Assembly, 1 x 18V Adaptor, 1 x 18Vx2 (36V) Adaptor.

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What exactly does this Backpack Adaptor do?

It is a wearable power bank. Instead of clicking heavy batteries directly into your power tool (which makes the tool heavy to hold), you put up to four 18V batteries inside this backpack. You wear the backpack, and a flexible cord plugs into your tool to power it.

Does this listing include the batteries?

No. This listing is for the PDC01 Backpack Harness and the Adaptor Cords only. The actual Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries must be purchased separately or used from your existing Makita tool kit.

Can I use it with a 36V tool (like a blower)?

Yes! The kit includes a special '18Vx2 Adaptor'. It looks like two batteries stuck together on the end of the cord. You slide this into your 36V tool, and the backpack feeds 36V of power directly to it.

Can I use it with a standard 18V tool (like a drill)?

Yes! The kit also includes a single '18V Adaptor'. You slide this into any standard 18V Makita tool. Because the backpack holds four batteries, an 18V tool will run for an incredibly long time before the backpack goes flat.

Do I have to use exactly four batteries?

No. The backpack will operate perfectly fine with just two 18V batteries installed (which is the minimum required to run a 36V tool). Adding the third and fourth batteries simply doubles your total runtime.

Will this work with my existing Makita 18V 5.0Ah batteries?

Yes, absolutely. The backpack is designed to accept all standard Makita 18V LXT slide-style batteries, including 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, and 6.0Ah variations.

Is 7.0kg heavy to wear on my back?

While 7kg (fully loaded with four 6.0Ah batteries) sounds heavy, the backpack features a heavily padded, ergonomic harness with a chest and waist strap. This actively transfers the weight to your hips, making it feel exceptionally light and completely preventing back strain.

How do I check the battery level?

You do not need to open the backpack. The outside of the casing features an integrated 'LED Fuel Gauge' button. You simply press it, and the display will instantly show the remaining charge level of all the batteries inside.

Does the cord get tangled when using a line trimmer?

No. The 1.7-metre cord is specifically designed for high maneuverability. The connection point on the adaptor features a 'Pivoting Joint', ensuring the cord smoothly follows your sweeping motions without kinking or getting in the way.

Can I plug this backpack into the wall to charge the batteries?

No. The PDC01 is strictly a power-delivery backpack; it is not a charger. When the batteries go flat, you must open the backpack, remove the batteries, and place them on a standard Makita wall charger (like the DC18RD).

Will this work with my Makita cordless vacuum?

Yes, it is highly popular for use with 18V stick vacuums or 36V canister vacuums, massively extending their runtime. However, it is redundant for Backpack Vacuums (like the DVC660), as you cannot wear two backpacks simultaneously.

Do you offer trade pricing for landscaping companies?

Yes, Freshway Supplies provides competitive volume pricing and trade accounts for landscaping contractors, commercial construction teams, and facility managers ordering bulk cordless power equipment. Contact us to establish your account.

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