Makita created a new class in cordless with 18-Volt LXT Sub-Compact tools. Makita Sub-Compact gives users 12-Volt handling with 18-Volt performance and compatibility with the world’s largest 18-Volt cordless tool system. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18-Volt LXT system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18-Volt Lithium-Ion batteries. Makita 18-Volt LXT batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18-Volt LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the Star Symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.
- Compact and ergonomic design at 12-1/2 in. L
- Weighs only 5.5 lbs.
- Delivers 0 strokes to 3,000 strokes per minute
- Has a 13/16 in. stroke length for faster cutting
- Ideal for work in tight spaces
- Efficient BL brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge
- BL brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
- Electronically-controlled BL brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Hillary Blanda (verified owner) –
Great tool so farPut it to work cutting 2×6 floor joist cutting 34 flooring and 1/2 subfloor through 3 inch drywall screws It never missed a beat and worked flawlessly Like the design it’s easy to handle in tight spaces Overall I would buy it again
Golda Grimes (verified owner) –
I’d been looking at this tool for a while. I’ve got the bigger single battery version and have loved that for a couple years. I watched the video on AvE where he tore this down. The tool even impressed him! When you need a reciprocating saw for this tight spaces, this is your tool. If you were to only buy one for those occasional jobs, this would suffice for sure. Just buy it already…
Federico Sanford (verified owner) –
I’ve only used it a couple of times but so far so good
Amparo Koch (verified owner) –
Does the work. Great Battery life. Compact!
Stella Bruen (verified owner) –
Always loved Makita couldn’t believe how much power and how quite this is. Extremely happy
Myrna Lesch (verified owner) –
Compact and enough power for small jobs
Lindsey Romaguera (verified owner) –
Excellent power yet light weight enough to use with one hand.
Samson Huels (verified owner) –
Good for tight spots.
Madelyn Ziemann (verified owner) –
Lightweight, compact and works great.
Alana Sauer (verified owner) –
Love the sub compact design combined with the durability of Makita and the versatility of the 18V system. This saw was easy to grab a hold of and I even was able to use with one hand on a few of the cuts.
Mona Feil (verified owner) –
The saw is nice and light. It’s compact enough to get it into tight spots. As you add pressure to the trigger, it seems to stair-step up the speed, rather than having a nice progression of increased speed. That’s not much of a problem. It seems great, but not in too heavy duty applications.
Brigitte Terry (verified owner) –
I needed a cordless saw.
Cheyanne Konopelski (verified owner) –
Great power in a tiny size.
Edyth Kovacek (verified owner) –
Great great Great
Tyrell Frami (verified owner) –
Quite a bit more powerful than the Porter Cables they replaced and the battery life is much better.Makita is very good value for someone like myself who is more of a handyman.
Reta Stroman (verified owner) –
This saw has power to spare. I absolutely love it and would recommend it highly.
Ernesto Bartell (verified owner) –
Best recip saw I’ve ever owned.
Heather Towne (verified owner) –
The saw worked perfectly and better than expected.
Skye Schroeder (verified owner) –
A terrific compact saw. Cuts almost as fast as my old style bigger Makita Sazall.
Christian Buckridge (verified owner) –
Only used it once but seems to be very easy told to use.