Makita RT0701C-R Router
- Router
- 6.5 amps
- 1 watt
- Corded electric
A 1.25 horsepower, 30000 RPM compact router built for trim and edge work, though the -R designation is worth clarifying with the seller before buying.
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How it ranks among the 183 routers we track
4.2★ across 95 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
95 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Makita's RT0701C-R draws 6.5 amps at 120 volts, rated 1.25 horsepower with a 30000 RPM top speed, all figures consistent with the brand's compact router line.
The RT0701 platform is Makita's well-known compact router, built around a 1.25 horsepower motor for trim and edge work rather than heavy stock removal. The -R suffix on this listing commonly denotes a factory reconditioned unit, a detail worth confirming with the seller if buying new matters to you.
- 120 volt corded electric power
- 6.5 amp motor draw
- 1.25 horsepower rating
- 30000 RPM top speed
Who it's for
Good match for trim carpentry, edge profiling or laminate work at a compact scale. A poor match for anyone needing a full-size plunge router for larger bits or deeper cuts.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1.25 horsepower motor with a 30000 RPM top speed
- Corded power keeps output constant during long cuts
- Corded design limits mobility versus a battery router
- Compact motor is not built for heavy stock removal
Performance notes
6.5 amps and 1.25 horsepower size the motor for compact routing rather than heavy stock removal, while 30000 RPM supports clean edges with smaller bits. Being corded, output does not taper the way a battery tool's does over a session.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | RT0701C-R |
| Amperage | 6.5 amps |
| Motor Power | 1 watt |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 30000 rpm |
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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-R RouterThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 95 | 3.8 / 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-R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What horsepower is the Makita RT0701C-R router?
It is rated at 1.25 horsepower.
Is the Makita RT0701C-R corded or cordless?
It is corded electric, running on 120 volts.
What does the -R mean in Makita RT0701C-R?
Listings with an -R suffix commonly indicate a factory reconditioned unit, which is worth confirming with the seller directly.