Makita RT0701C Router
- Router
- 6.5 amps
- 1 watt
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 74%
This compact router's 30,000 RPM top speed and light weight make it a solid pick for trim and edge work, not for heavy plunge cuts.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
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Overview
Makita's RT0701C carries specs that actually match its category for once: a 120 volt, 6.5 amp motor spinning up to 30,000 RPM, rated at 1.25 horsepower. At 3.9 pounds it stays light enough for one-handed edge work.
Where several listings in this batch mismatch title and category, this one lines up: the numbers read like a genuine compact router built for trim and detail cuts rather than heavy stock removal.
- 120 volt, 6.5 amp motor
- 1.25 horsepower rating
- Speeds up to 30,000 RPM
- 3.9 pound tool weight
Who it's for
Woodworkers doing trim, edge profiles, and detail routing get the most from a router this size. Anyone needing a full size plunge router for deep cuts should look at a larger model.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High 30,000 RPM top speed
- Light at 3.9 pounds for control
- 1.25 horsepower motor
- Amperage limits it for heavy stock removal
- Compact size not built for plunge routing
Performance notes
Running at 6.5 amps and 120 volts, the motor produces 1.25 horsepower and reaches speeds up to 30,000 RPM, a combination built for fast, clean cuts in wood rather than high torque work. Its sub 4 pound weight makes it easy to guide along an edge with one hand.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | RT0701C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 30000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 6.5 amps |
| Motor Power | 1 watt |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in routers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita RT0701C RouterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 0 | 2.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS356D1 RouterDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 17,925 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Dremel 7760-N/10A RouterDremel | 4.6 / 5 | 10,749 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch | 4.8 / 5 | 4,987 | 4.5 / 5 |
| HARDELL DM22409BLAHD-1 RouterHARDELL | 4.3 / 5 | 12,527 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA RT0701C
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the RPM range of the Makita RT0701C?
It runs up to 30,000 RPM.
What voltage does the RT0701C require?
It is rated at 120 volts and draws 6.5 amps.
How much does the Makita RT0701C weigh?
The listed item weight is 3.9 pounds.