Makita · Updated October 2026
Makita XTR01Z: price & specs
Makita XTR01Z. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: masterwholesale.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
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- toolnut.com$219read
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- Best for Excellent power under load; rated among the higher-power cordless routers with a fast 30,000 RPM top speed; Comfortable, standout ergonomics with a slim barrel diameter and excellent overmold.
- Skip if Micro/fine-depth adjustment slides freely once the clamp is unlocked, making precise settings trickier is a dealbreaker.
Is the Makita XTR01Z a good buy?
At $219, the Makita XTR01Z is the cheapest of the 9 wood routers we track, where the median is $249. On the spec sheet, its voltage of 18 V is at the median of the 4.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Makita XTR01Z
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on review of this exact model (XTR01/XTR01Z). PTR rates it 9.4/10, praising strong power under load, standout ergonomics, and the $129 bare-tool value, while flagging a fine-depth adjustment that slides freely once the clamp is unlocked.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2021-01-28
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Excellent power under load; rated among the higher-power cordless routers with a fast 30,000 RPM top speed
- Comfortable, standout ergonomics with a slim barrel diameter and excellent overmold
- Very good sightline to the bit, aided by dual LED lights
- $129 bare-tool price undercuts DeWalt and Milwaukee by at least $50
- Wide 10,000-30,000 RPM range plus a power-lock safety button
Commonly flagged
- Micro/fine-depth adjustment slides freely once the clamp is unlocked, making precise settings trickier
- Collet lock placement means the bit cannot be changed with the base installed
Where reviewers disagree Only one whitelisted source (Pro Tool Reviews) survived verification, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement could be assessed. The review dates to January 2021 and reflects a $129 bare-tool price at that time.
The sources (1)
Makita offers a more refined design than a lot of its cordless router competitors.
The Makita 18V LXT cordless router is one of three that we rated as having higher power than the rest, and its 30,000 RPM top speed makes edge routing fast.
With the clamp unlocked, the base can slide easily. That makes fine adjustments trickier than other designs where the base holds while you adjust.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $219 Tool Nut (toolnut.com) lists the XTR01Z bare tool ("Tool Only") at $219.00 (both regular price and sale price shown as $219.00). This is a US retailer listed price for the tool-only SKU (battery and charger sold separately); a separate official Makita MSRP could not be found (the manufacturer page was unreachable). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Makita |
| Released | — |
| Power source | cordless |
| Motor power (hp) | — |
| Amperage (A) | — |
| Voltage (V) | 18 |
| Collet sizes (in) | 1/4, 3/8 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 10000-30000 |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Soft start | Yes |
| Base type | trim |
| Plunge stroke (in) | — |
| LED light | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — |
Source: masterwholesale.com (read 2026-09-17) · corroborated by toolnut.com (read 2026-10-20).
How we checked
The official Makita page (makitatools.com/products/details/XTR01Z) was unreachable via the fetch harness (repeated network/TLS "fetch failed" errors), so identity and specs were verified verbatim across two fetched US retailer listings for the exact model. Master Wholesale (source) shows a full spec table for Manufacturer Part Number XTR01Z / UPC 088381844420 confirming Voltage 18, No Load Speed (rpm) 10,000-30,000, BL Brushless Motor, and an "In the Box" list including both a 1/4" Collet (763637-1) and a 3/8" Collet (763619-3), plus the "variable speed control dial (10,000-30,000 RPM)", "soft start" and "dual L.E.D. lights" descriptors used for the variable speed/soft start/LED light booleans. Tool Nut (corroboration) independently confirms the same model "XTR01Z ... Compact Router, Tool Only" with a Key Specifications block (Voltage 18V, No-Load Speed 10,000-30,000 RPM, Power Source Cordless, Brushless, 1/4 in. collet) and lists the bare-tool price at $219.00. Both pages confirm this is the tool-only bare unit (battery/charger sold separately), matching the exact XTR01Z and not a kit (XTR01T) or other variant; weight (lb) is left blank because the sole published 4.6 lb figure is stated "with battery" whereas the methodology requires bare-tool weight, and plunge stroke (in) is left blank because this is a compact/trim router whose plunge/trimmer-base depth capacity comes only from separately-sold bases.
Is the Makita XTR01Z worth it vs cheaper wood routers?
Makita XTR01Z against its closest cheaper and pricier wood routers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Power source | Voltage (V) | Collet sizes (in) | Speed range (rpm) | Variable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XTR01Z this | $219 | cordless | 18 | 1/4, 3/8 | 10000-30000 | Yes |
| Makita RT0701CX7 | $229 | corded | — | 1/4 | 10000-30000 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Makita XTR01Z?
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on review of this exact model (XTR01/XTR01Z). PTR rates it 9.4/10, praising strong power under load, standout ergonomics, and the $129 bare-tool value, while flagging a fine-depth adjustment that slides freely once the clamp is unlocked. Praised: Excellent power under load; rated among the higher-power cordless routers with a fast 30,000 RPM top speed; Comfortable, standout ergonomics with a slim barrel diameter and excellent overmold; Very good sightline to the bit, aided by dual LED lights; $129 bare-tool price undercuts DeWalt and Milwaukee by at least $50; Wide 10,000-30,000 RPM range plus a power-lock safety button. Flagged: Micro/fine-depth adjustment slides freely once the clamp is unlocked, making precise settings trickier; Collet lock placement means the bit cannot be changed with the base installed. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Makita XTR01Z cost?
The Makita XTR01Z has a US price of $219 (Tool Nut (toolnut.com) lists the XTR01Z bare tool ("Tool Only") at $219.00 (both regular price and sale price shown as $219.00). This is a US retailer listed price for the tool-only SKU (battery and charger sold separately); a separate official Makita MSRP could not be found (the manufacturer page was unreachable).), as of 2026-09-17.
How does the Makita XTR01Z compare on price?
At $219, the Makita XTR01Z is the cheapest of the 9 wood routers we track, where the median is $249.
What are the Makita XTR01Z's key specs?
Makita XTR01Z (Makita): Power source cordless, Voltage (V) 18, Collet sizes (in) 1/4, 3/8, Speed range (rpm) 10000-30000, Variable speed. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-09-17.
Price of record: $219 at masterwholesale.com, 2026-09-17. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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