DHS661 Circular Saw

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DHS661ZU 18V LXT Brushless 165mm Circular Saw (Body Only)

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Makita DHS661ZU 18V LXT Brushless 165mm Circular Saw (Body Only)

Name: Makita DHS661ZU 18V LXT Brushless 165mm Circular Saw (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DHS661ZU
Availability: InStock

2.6kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

18V LXT brushless 165mm circular saw with AWS (wireless extractor start, unit supplied). 57mm at 90°, 41mm at 45°, 0–50° bevel, 5000rpm, LED, electric brake. Body only.

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165mm

Blade

57mm

Cut depth (90°)

5,000rpm

Max speed

2.6kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among 165mm circular saws

Scaled against the 19 circular saws with a 165mm blade we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Cut depth at 90°57mm

54mm lowestMilwaukee HD18 CShighest 66mmMilwaukee M18 FCSDC165

Cut depth at 45°41mm

35mm lowestEinhell TE-CS 18/165-1 Lihighest 46mmMilwaukee M18 FCSDC165

Max bevel angle50°

45° lowestEinhell TE-CS 18/165-1 Lihighest 50°This one

Weight (bare)2.6kg

2.4kg lightestMakita DSS611heaviest 3.56kgMilwaukee M18 CCS55

Compare it with: + Milwaukee HD18 CS + Bosch GKS 18V-57 G + DeWalt DCS391 + Einhell TE-CS 18/165-1 Li

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 25/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Cutting

Saw typeWood

Blade diameter165 mm

Blade bore20 mm

Max depth (90°)57 mm

Max depth (45°)41 mm

Bevel range0–50°

Rip fence included✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

No-load speed5,000 rpm

Dust & Rail

Dust port size35mm inner / 40mm outer

Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)

Auto-start systemMakita AWS (wireless unit 198900-7 supplied, U suffix)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.6 kg

Weight (with battery)3.24 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level96 dB(A) LpA / 104 dB(A) LwA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DHS661 is the AWS version of Makita's 165mm brushless LXT saw: the same 57mm depth and 5000rpm as the DHS660, plus the wireless unit that starts a paired Makita extractor when you pull the trigger. Pick it over the DHS660 if you cut indoors with an extractor; otherwise the DHS660 does the same cutting.

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BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 2.98kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 3.24kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 3.24kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 3.23kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 3.26kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.57kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 3.9kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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