Makita XRJ08Z Saw
- Saw
- 8 inches
- Battery
- High Speed Steel
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 56%
A bare-tool 18V cordless reciprocating saw for buyers already invested in the Makita LXT battery system who need one more tool body.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.8★ across 442 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
442 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Makita's XRJ08Z is an 18 volt cordless reciprocating saw built for the LXT battery platform. The Z suffix in Makita's model naming denotes a bare tool trim, so this listing is the saw body without a battery or charger included.
Reciprocating saws in this class are used for demolition and rough cutting rather than finish work. The listed 8 inch capacity and high speed steel material point to the blade spec, while the compact dimensions given, 14.38 by 4 by 6 inches, describe the saw's footprint.
- Makita XRJ08Z, 18V LXT
- 4.8 star rating from 442 reviews
- Bare tool, no battery included
- 8 inch capacity spec
Who it's for
Suited to tradespeople and serious DIYers who already own Makita 18V LXT batteries and need a reciprocating saw for demolition, remodeling or rough cutting. Not a fit for buyers who need a battery and charger included in the box.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compatible with Makita 18V LXT battery system
- Compact listed footprint at roughly 14 by 4 by 6 inches
- Sold as a bare tool, no battery or charger included
- Requires existing LXT batteries to use out of the box
Performance notes
As a bare tool, the XRJ08Z relies entirely on the buyer's existing battery for runtime and power, so results will vary with the amp-hour rating of whatever LXT battery is paired with it. The 8 inch capacity spec points to reach through a cut.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XRJ08Z |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Dimensions | 14.4 × 4 × 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XRJ08Z SawThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 442 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XRJ08Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XRJ08Z come with a battery?
No. The Z in the model name marks it as a bare tool, sold without a battery or charger.
What battery platform does the XRJ08Z use?
It runs on Makita's 18 volt LXT battery system.
What is the XRJ08Z's cutting capacity?
The listing gives an 8 inch capacity spec.