Makita JR3051T Saw
- Saw
- 1440 watts
- Corded electric
- Metal
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 66%
A 1440 watt corded Makita reciprocating saw with a metal housing, built for demolition and remodeling work.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.7★ across 797 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
797 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Makita JR3051T is a corded electric saw built around a 1440 watt, 120 volt motor rated to 3000 RPM. At 7.3 pounds with a metal housing, the JR3051T model number places it within Makita's reciprocating saw range.
Makita's JR-prefixed model numbers denote its reciprocating saw lineup, and the 1440 watt motor here lines up with a full-power corded saw meant for demolition, framing or pipe cutting rather than light trim work. The metal housing should hold up to job site use, and the 7.3 pound weight keeps it manageable for one-handed cutting over a shift.
- 1440 watt, 120 volt motor
- 3000 RPM rated speed
- 7.3 pound weight
- Metal housing construction
Who it's for
Suited to contractors and serious DIY users doing demolition, remodeling or pipe work who want corded, full-time power rather than battery runtime limits. Less suited to anyone who prioritizes cordless portability over motor power.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1440 watt motor for sustained cutting power
- Metal housing for job site durability
- No battery runtime limits
- Corded only, needs mains power
- Stroke length not listed
Performance notes
A 1440 watt motor at 3000 RPM gives this saw strong cutting power for a corded reciprocating model, which should hold up under repeated cuts through wood, metal or mixed demolition material without the runtime limits of a battery tool. The metal housing adds durability for job site conditions, though the listing does not state stroke length, so that detail is worth checking on the full product page.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | JR3051T |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 3000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1440 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita JR3051T SawThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 797 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA JR3051T
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Makita JR3051T corded or cordless?
Corded electric, running on 120 volts.
What is its motor rating?
1440 watts.
How much does it weigh?
7.3 pounds.