Metabo site radio or PerfectPro for your 18V/CAS battery?
Already use Metabo/CAS 18V batteries? The PerfectPro DMS-18V, ROCKTAGON 18V and ROCKHART 18V can run on compatible batteries using the separately available PerfectPro ADAP-MTB adapter. Bring your existing battery platform to a professional jobsite radio with DAB+ and Bluetooth.
These are PerfectPro radios compatible with Metabo/CAS batteries, not radios made by Metabo/CAS. The adapter is sold separately; battery and charger are not included. Use supported batteries up to 5.0 Ah and charge them with the original Metabo/CAS charger.
Which model suits your jobsite?
DMS-18V
The compact and lightweight 18V jobsite radio with DAB+, FM and Bluetooth. Use the separately available ADAP-MTB adapter for compatible Metabo/CAS 18V batteries up to 5.0 Ah.
ROCKTAGON 18V
A compact 18V jobsite radio with four speakers and IP65 protection. DAB+, FM, Bluetooth and powerful sound for changing worksites. Connect a Metabo/CAS 18V battery using the ADAP-MTB adapter.
ROCKHART 18V
For larger jobsites, halls and workshops. Two 30 W woofers, two tweeters and up to 103 dB, plus an SD card reader and microphone input. The ADAP-MTB adapter is required for Metabo/CAS 18V.
Metabo and PerfectPro compared
Compare the models below by battery compatibility, size and features.
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| Feature | Metabo R 12-18 DAB+ BT | Metabo RC 12-18 32W BT DAB+ | PerfectPro DMS-18V | PerfectPro ROCKTAGON 18V | PerfectPro ROCKHART 18V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible battery brands | Metabo 12–18V; compatible 18V CAS batteries | Metabo 12–18V; compatible 18V CAS batteries | Bosch Professional/AMPShare, Makita, DeWALT, Milwaukee, Metabo/CAS, HiKOKI and Festool* | Bosch Professional/AMPShare, Makita, DeWALT, Milwaukee, Metabo/CAS, HiKOKI and Festool* | Bosch Professional/AMPShare, Makita, DeWALT, Milwaukee, Metabo/CAS, HiKOKI and Festool* |
| ABS plastic housing | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manual treble & bass | Yes | Yes | Yes, including midrange | Yes, including midrange | Yes, including midrange |
| Display | Backlit LCD; colour unconfirmed | LCD; colour unconfirmed | Backlit LCD, no colour display | Colour LCD | Colour LCD |
| Weight | 1,9 kg without battery | 6,8 kg without battery | 1,5 kg without battery | 5,0 kg without battery | 8,7 kg without battery |
| Size | Small | Large | Small | Medium | Large |
| H × W × D | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | 18 × 18 × 13 cm | 23 × 32 × 29 cm | 31 × 47 × 31 cm |
| Features | DAB+, FM and Bluetooth | DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, AUX, SplitSound, USB-C phone charging and wireless phone charging and metaBOX connection | DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, AUX and stereo pairing | DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, AUX, stereo pairing and USB phone charging | DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, AUX, stereo pairing, USB and SD music playback, microphone input and USB phone charging |
| IP rating | Unconfirmed | IP54 | IP54 | IP65 | IP44 |
* Bosch Professional 18V/AMPShare batteries fit these PerfectPro radios directly. The other listed battery brands require a separately available PerfectPro adapter; suitable batteries up to 5.0 Ah. Battery and charger are not included. The size categories compare the models listed above.
Metabo-radio’s ondersteunen ook het CAS-accusysteem. CAS en AMPShare zijn verschillende accuplatformen.
Metabo/CAS compatibility at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which battery? | Compatible Metabo/CAS 18V battery up to 5.0 Ah |
| Which adapter? | PerfectPro ADAP-MTB for Metabo/CAS, sold separately |
| Which radio? | DMS-18V, ROCKTAGON 18V or ROCKHART 18V |
| Does the radio charge my battery? | No. Use the original battery charger. |
Frequently asked questions
Does my Metabo/CAS 18V battery fit directly?
No. Metabo/CAS 18V requires the PerfectPro ADAP-MTB adapter. Bosch Professional/AMPShare 18V batteries fit the Multi Battery System directly.
Are the adapter, battery and charger included?
No. The adapter is sold separately; battery and charger are not included.
Which radio should I choose for a large space?
ROCKHART 18V is the most powerful choice, with two woofers and up to 103 dB. ROCKTAGON 18V is more compact and offers IP65 protection.
Comparing more battery systems? Explore the PerfectPro 18V Multi Battery System.
