Makita XRJ05Z Saw
- Saw
- 4 inches
- 72 watts
- Battery
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 73%
A brushless 18V reciprocating saw built for cutting through framing, pipe, and light metal without a cord, provided you already own Makita 18V batteries.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.8★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Makita XRJ05Z is an 18V cordless reciprocating saw built around a brushless motor, running at up to 2,300 strokes per minute with a 4 inch cutting capacity and a 7.8 pound bare tool weight.
Makita pairs the XRJ05Z with its 18V LXT battery platform rather than a cord, so real world speed depends on the battery pack used with the tool. The listed 4 inch capacity and high speed steel blade material point toward demolition and remodeling cuts through wood and light metal rather than fine finish work. No amperage or torque figures are given beyond stroke speed, so treat expectations as a variable speed cordless saw rather than a corded high output model.
- 18V brushless motor
- 2,300 strokes per minute variable speed
- 4 inch cutting capacity
- 7.8 lb bare tool weight
Who it's for
Suits tradespeople and serious DIYers already on Makita's 18V battery system who need a cordless reciprocating saw for demolition, remodeling, or plumbing rough-in work. Less suited to anyone without Makita batteries on hand, since this is sold as a bare tool.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Brushless motor on Makita's 18V LXT platform
- Variable speed up to 2,300 strokes per minute
- 4 inch cutting capacity for framing and pipe work
- Bare tool weighs under 8 pounds
- Sold as a bare tool, no battery or charger included
- No stated amp hour rating limits runtime comparison
- Corded saws still outperform on continuous heavy cutting
Performance notes
The 2,300 spm variable speed rating gives it range from controlled plunge cuts to fast demolition strokes, and a brushless motor design typically stretches runtime per charge compared to brushed equivalents, though no amp hour figure is listed. The 4 inch capacity rating is the practical cutting depth to plan around.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XRJ05Z |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.8 pounds |
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 8.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 72 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XRJ05Z SawThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XRJ05Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XRJ05Z include a battery?
The listing describes a bare tool at 7.8 pounds with no battery or charger specified, so plan to buy those separately if you are new to Makita's 18V line.
What is the stroke speed of the XRJ05Z?
It runs variable speed up to 2,300 strokes per minute.
What can the XRJ05Z cut through?
Its rated 4 inch cutting capacity with a high speed steel blade suits framing lumber, pipe, and light metal demolition work.