Makita · Updated July 2026

Makita RT0701CX7: price & specs

Name: Makita RT0701CX7
Brand: Makita
Price: 229 USD
Availability: InStock

The Makita RT0701CX7 costs $229, #3 cheapest of 9 wood routers (median $249). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 42/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 8 in class.

Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Makita RT0701CX7. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: maxtool.com verified 2026-07-11 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Makita RT0701CX7 — Makita — Image: coastaltool.com (© Makita)

Is the Makita RT0701CX7 a good buy?

At $229, the Makita RT0701CX7 is #3 cheapest of the 9 wood routers we track, where the median is $249. On the spec sheet, its amperage of 6.5 A is the lowest of the 5, and its weight of 3.9 lb is below the median of the 8.

Specifications

Price (US)	$229 MaxTool product page lists the Makita RT0701CX7 at "$229.00" (+ Free Shipping), consistent with Makita's published list/MSRP for this kit; mass-retailer street price often runs lower. Figure taken verbatim from the MaxTool listing.
Brand	Makita
Released	—
Power source	corded
Motor power hp	—
Amperage (A)	6.5
Voltage (V)	—
Collet sizes (in)	1/4
Speed range (rpm)	10000-30000
Variable speed	Yes
Soft start	Yes
Base type	combo
Plunge stroke (in)	—
LED light	—
Weight (lb)	3.9

Source: maxtool.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by coastaltool.com. The official makitatools.com product page for RT0701CX7 could not be fetched (repeated network/TLS errors via fetch-clean.mjs), so two independent retailer listings for this exact model were used as source and corroboration. MaxTool's spec table for the "Makita RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP ... Compact Router Kit" shows price $229.00 and confirms Collet 1/4, No-Load Speed 10,000-30,000 RPM, AMPS (115V) 6.5, Max Horsepower 1-1/4, Overall Length 7-7/8, Net Weight 3.9 lbs, soft-start and variable-speed dial, and 0 – 1-3/8" plunge depth. Coastal Tool's page for the same SKU (MAKIRT0701CX7) independently confirms 115V, Amperage 6.5, Max HP 1-1/4, 10,000-30,000 RPM, 1/4" collet, 3.9 lb weight, included fixed base (195560-6) + plunge base (195563-0), and soft start — confirming model identity as the RT0701CX7 combo kit (not a bare RT0701C motor or a sibling variant).

Is the Makita RT0701CX7 worth it vs cheaper wood routers?

Makita RT0701CX7 against its closest cheaper and pricier wood routers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →

Product	Price	Power source	Amperage (A)	Collet sizes (in)	Speed range (rpm)	Variable speed
Makita RT0701CX7 this	$229	corded	6.5	1/4	10000-30000	Yes
Makita XTR01Z	$219	cordless	—	1/4, 3/8	10000-30000	Yes
DeWalt DWP611PK	$249	corded	7	1/4	16000-27000	Yes

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Makita RT0701CX7 cost?

The Makita RT0701CX7 has a US price of $229 (MaxTool product page lists the Makita RT0701CX7 at "$229.00" (+ Free Shipping), consistent with Makita's published list/MSRP for this kit; mass-retailer street price often runs lower. Figure taken verbatim from the MaxTool listing.), as of 2026-07-11.

How does the Makita RT0701CX7 compare on price?

At $229, the Makita RT0701CX7 is #3 cheapest of the 9 wood routers we track, where the median is $249.

What are the Makita RT0701CX7's key specs?

Makita RT0701CX7 (Makita): powerSource corded, amperageA 6.5, colletSizesIn 1/4, speedRangeRpm 10000-30000, variableSpeed Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.