Product details

Key Features

Run your Starlink Mini properly using your Milwaukee M18 batteries with the 4x4LAB Premium Adapter.

This isn’t a basic cable. It delivers stable 20V power for Starlink, charges other devices, shows battery percentage in real time, and can even recharge your M18 battery via USB-C. One unit, multiple jobs.

Featuring USB-C PD (65W) and USB-A QC ports, you can power Starlink while charging your gear, all without an inverter or voltage issues. Built for real off-grid use, it’s a clean, reliable solution for touring, remote work and backup power when it matters most.

  • Powers Starlink Mini directly from Milwaukee M18 batteries
  • Delivers stable 20V USB-C PD output (no inverter required)
  • Dual-function USB-C port powers Starlink or recharges battery
  • Built-in digital display shows real-time battery percentage
  • Includes USB-C PD 3.0 (65W) + USB-A (18W) charging ports
  • Run Starlink while charging other devices simultaneously
  • Supports battery recharging via 65W+ USB-C PD input
  • Compatible with all Milwaukee M18 batteries (incl. High Output)
  • Purpose-built Starlink cable options with PD trigger chip
  • Designed for off-grid use, touring, worksites and emergency backup
Compatibility

Works with all Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion batteries including:

  • 48-11-1815
  • 48-11-1820
  • 48-11-1828
  • 48-11-1840
  • 48-11-1850
  • 48-11-1860

High Output models:

  • 12.0Ah models

Not compatible with M12 or MX systems.

Other Usages:

The same USB-C PD port can recharge your M18 battery when connected to a 65W or higher USB-C PD charger (car charger, power station, 240V wall charger).

(Compatible with our 165W USB-C Car Charger)

Charge while driving → run Starlink at camp.

One adapter. Two jobs.

Dimensions & Specifications

Expected Run-Time:

  • 2.0Ah: ~1.5 hours
  • 5.0Ah: ~3 hours
  • 8.0Ah High Output: ~5 hours
  • 12.0Ah High Output: ~7+ hours
Installation

To power Starlink:

  1. Slide battery into adapter
  2. Connect USB-C cable to Starlink Mini
  3. Done

To recharge battery:

  1. Plug min. 65W USB-C PD charger into adapter (Compatible with our 165W USB-C Car Charger)
  2. Battery charges while attached

Simple.

Fitment & Use Notes
  • Designed for Milwaukee M18 18V batteries only (not compatible with M12 or MX)
  • Purpose-built for Starlink Mini (not suitable for Gen 2 / Gen 3 dishes)
  • Requires USB-C PD output (20V) to power Starlink correctly
  • Battery recharge function requires a 65W+ USB-C PD charger
  • USB-C port is dual-use (power out OR battery charging, not both at once)
  • USB-A port can be used simultaneously for charging devices
  • Adapter must be used with a proper PD trigger cable for Starlink Mini
  • Runtime varies based on battery size, signal strength and usage load
  • Best suited for portable, off-grid and vehicle-based setups
  • Not waterproof – keep protected from heavy rain and submersion
What's Included

Included:

  • Milwaukee M18 Premium Adapter (USB + Display)
  • Optional USB-C Starlink cable (if selected)

Not Included:

  • Starlink Mini not included
  • Milwaukee battery not included
  • USB-C wall charger not included

Built in the wild. Refined in the lab.

Every 4x4LAB product starts where it matters most – out on real tracks, real rigs and real trips. We test, refine and rebuild until it’s tough enough for harsh Aussie conditions and simple enough to trust anywhere.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Where are your products made?

4X4LAB is proudly Australian owned and operated. Many of our products are designed, tested and/or made in Australia, while selected accessories are sourced from trusted overseas partners. Every product we sell is chosen for quality, reliability and real-world use.

Do you ship worldwide?

Absolutely we do! Please check our Shipping & Delivery page for more info on international shipping timeframes and rates.

Can I install this myself or do I need a professional?

Most of our customers find it easy to install our gear themselves. We work to make all of our products simple, intuitive, and with easy to navigate installation and fitment instructions. Need help? Get in touch, we'd be happy to help.

Will these products actually hold up on rough tracks?

Yep, and that’s exactly what it’s built for. Our gear is tested on corrugations, heat and long-distance trips, not just in ideal conditions. If it can’t handle that, we don’t sell it.

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