Makita
18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
$173
Released 2016
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18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is cheaper at $99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Metabo HPT
11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST
$99Cheaper
Which is better: the 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z or 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?
The 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is the cheaper at $99. Get the 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z for the stronger spec sheet, the 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z | 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $173 | $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 — 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z and 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z cordless vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST corded
- Amps or voltage: 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 18 V vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 11 A
- Strokes per min max: 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 3000 vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 2800
- Stroke length (in): 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 1.25 in vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 1.125 in
- Orbital action: 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z false vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST true
- Brushless: 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z true vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST false
- Weight (lb): 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 8.2 vs 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 8.7