How to choose a charger for a cordless screwdriver correctly?

Accidents at work always happen and as a result our tools are damaged.
If your cordless screwdriver charger has been damaged or disappeared under unknown circumstances, we are here to help.

In this article you will learn:

1. How to adapt a charger to a cordless screwdriver or other electronic devices using the original charger.

2. How to adapt a charger to the cordless screwdriver or other electronic devices by using the device model.

Choosing the charger based on the model of the original charger.

The easiest way to choose a cordless screwdriver charger is to check the model, which is usually found on the front or on the type label.

For example.

The marking on DeWalt chargers is most often a series of numbers and letters, starting with the letters DE or DW, and can be found on the bottom of the device.


Marking on Makita chargers is most commonly found on the front of the device and takes the form of a series of letters and numbers. There are also identifiers consisting only of digits. Examples - DC18RC, LXT400, 194204-5.


The marking on Bosch chargers is located on the front and most often begins with the letters AL, such as AL2411DV or AL1404, but we can also use the marking from the rating plate, which is in the form of a series of digits and begins with 260 – e.g. 2607335655 or 2607300002.


Marking on Milwaukee chargers has two forms, found on the top label. The first form is a series of digits 48-59-1811, and the second, more commonly used, looks like this - M12-18AC.


The identification on Hitachi and Hikoki chargers can be found on the front of the device or on the type sticker. It has different formats – a series of digits like 70291510061, series of digits and letters – C18YRL, P0005808. Most commonly.


If we have already found the model of our charger, we enter it into the search engine of our shop and we are sure to find the right device. 

Selection of the charger according to the model of the tool

If you don't have the original charger anymore, we can easily choose a charger based on the model of the cordless screwdriver or other power tool. It is only to identify the model of our tool. The marking can be found on the tool itself, on the type plate, on the packaging or in the instructions for use. Below we show examples of some popular tools for each brand:

Makita tool models – L1830, BDF450SFE, 1050D, 4191D

DeWalt tool models – DW056, DW938, DE9037, DE9071

Bosch tool models – PSR 12VE-2, GSB 12, VSE-2

Black&Decker tool models – ASD18K, BDCDC18, BSA12K

Milwaukee Tool Models – HD18AG0, M18BDD, M18CAG

Hitachi/Hikoki tool models – CG10DL CH10DL DS12DVB2

As with charger models, to find a matching device, enter the tool model with a notation "charger" and we will see the matching result.

Good luck at work!

Equipped with a new charger, we can get back to work and if you still need a new battery for your cordless screwdriver, you can find our guide to choosing a suitable model here.

If you need help finding a compatible model, please contact us. Surely we can help you.