Makita
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
$173
Released 2016
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Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z or Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?
The Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is the cheaper at $99.99. Get the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z for the stronger spec sheet, the Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z |  Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $173 | $99.99 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo HPT |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Power source | cordless | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V | 11 A |
| Strokes per min max | 3000 | 2800 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1.25 in | 1.125 in |
| Orbital action | No | Yes |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Release | 2016 | — |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z and Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z cordless vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST corded
- Amps or voltage: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 18 V vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 11 A
- Strokes per min max: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 3000 vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 2800
- Stroke length (in): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 1.25 in vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 1.125 in
- Orbital action: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z false vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST true
- Brushless: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z true vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST false
- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 8.2 vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 8.7