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Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw: price & specs

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Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw — Makita
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Is the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw a good buy?

At $259, the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw is #14 cheapest of the 17 circular saws we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its max of 5100 rpm is below the median of the 17, its weight of 12.4 lb is above the median of the 18, and its bevel capacity of 53 deg is at the median of the 18.

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One independent lab measured this product across 3 physical metrics — full-depth 8-ft rip, same rip cut and battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw

One whitelisted hands-on source. Pro Tool Reviews scored it 9.4/10, timing an 8-ft full-depth rip at 18.64 sec versus 27.96 sec for a corded worm drive and weighing it at 12.67 lbs. Praised for power, class-leading cut depth and light weight; dinged for slowest time-trial in its group, no LED and no dust blower.

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2020-05-13

Tested by Pro Tool Reviews

Consistently praised

  • Outperforms a corded worm drive on rip cuts (18.64s vs 27.96s in PTR's timed test)
  • Deepest cut capacity in class (2-9/16 in at 90 degrees), cuts 3x material in one pass
  • Lightest of the cordless rear-handle group at 12.67 lbs with batteries
  • Best cordless rear-handle value; perfect notch accuracy at 45/90 and excellent tracking

Commonly flagged

  • Slowest time-trial of the cordless rear-handle group
  • No LED work light
  • No cut-line blower; heavy sawdust on deep cuts
  • No vacuum attachment available

Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted tester (Pro Tool Reviews) published a hands-on, measured test, so no cross-source disagreement could be assessed. PTR itself notes the DeWalt FlexVolt can match the Makita on power, a head-to-head it explicitly left unresolved.

The sources (1)

Pro Tool Reviews lab-tested ·

Full-depth 8-ft rip cut in 4x4 pressure-treated pine (Makita XSR01): 18.64 sec · Same rip cut, corded Skilsaw SPT77WM-22 worm drive (head-to-head): 27.96 sec · Measured weight with two 5.0Ah batteries: 12.67 lbs

Makita? 18.64 seconds, shattering our corded model's time with an undeniable advantage.
What's clear is that it absolutely outperforms a corded worm drive.
Slowest Time Trial of the cordless rear handle group
There's no cut line blower. The saw creates a lot of sawdust, especially on deep cuts.

Specifications

Price (US)$259 Standard retail price, tool only (no batteries or charger), per Tool Nut regular/sale price $259.00. Home Fixated (2018 review) cites an older street price of just under $200 via Ohio Power Tool; not used.
BrandMakita
Released—
Power sourcecordless
Blade size (in)7-1/4 in
Voltage or amps36 V (18V X2)
Max (rpm)5100
Bevel capacity (°)53 deg
BrushlessYes
Weight (lb)12.4 lb

Source: toolnut.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by homefixated.com. Tool Nut and Home Fixated (dated Feb 23, 2018) both confirm this is the exact Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw, tool only — not a sibling: 7-1/4 in blade, 36V (dual 18V LXT), electronically-controlled BL brushless motor delivering 5,100 RPM, and 0-53 deg bevel with positive stops at 22.5/45/53. Net weight 12.4 lb is stated identically on both pages as the weight with batteries (Makita lists no separate tool-only weight). Price $259.00 (tool only, no batteries or charger) is confirmed verbatim as Tool Nut's regular price. The manufacturer page (makitatools.com/products/details/XSR01Z) was unreachable from this environment, so the two fetched, mutually corroborating pages are used as source and corroboration; neither explicitly states a product launch year, so releaseDate is left null.

Is the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw worth it vs cheaper circular saws?

Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw against its closest cheaper and pricier circular saws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked →

ProductPricePower sourceBlade size (in)Voltage or ampsMax (rpm)Bevel capacity (°)
Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw this$259cordless7-1/4 in36 V (18V X2)510053 deg
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2732-20 7-1/4 in. Brushless Cordless Circular Saw$249cordless7-1/4 in18 V580050 deg
Milwaukee 6390-21 TILT-LOK 7-1/4 in. 15-Amp Corded Circular Saw with Case$298corded7-1/4 in15 A580050 deg

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What do reviewers say about the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw?

One whitelisted hands-on source. Pro Tool Reviews scored it 9.4/10, timing an 8-ft full-depth rip at 18.64 sec versus 27.96 sec for a corded worm drive and weighing it at 12.67 lbs. Praised for power, class-leading cut depth and light weight; dinged for slowest time-trial in its group, no LED and no dust blower. Praised: Outperforms a corded worm drive on rip cuts (18.64s vs 27.96s in PTR's timed test); Deepest cut capacity in class (2-9/16 in at 90 degrees), cuts 3x material in one pass; Lightest of the cordless rear-handle group at 12.67 lbs with batteries; Best cordless rear-handle value; perfect notch accuracy at 45/90 and excellent tracking. Flagged: Slowest time-trial of the cordless rear-handle group; No LED work light; No cut-line blower; heavy sawdust on deep cuts; No vacuum attachment available. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw cost?

The Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw has a US price of $259 (Standard retail price, tool only (no batteries or charger), per Tool Nut regular/sale price $259.00. Home Fixated (2018 review) cites an older street price of just under $200 via Ohio Power Tool; not used.), as of 2026-07-10.

How does the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw compare on price?

At $259, the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw is #14 cheapest of the 17 circular saws we track, where the median is $199.99.

What are the Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw's key specs?

Makita XSR01Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless Cordless Rear Handle 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw (Makita): power source cordless, blade size in 7-1/4 in, voltage or amps 36 V (18V X2), max rpm 5100, bevel capacity deg 53 deg. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

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