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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DJR188Z 18V LXT Brushless Reciprocating Saw (Body Only)
Reciprocating Saws · Makita 18V LXT

Makita DJR188Z 18V LXT Brushless Reciprocating Saw (Body Only)

18V3 years (with registration)

Makita DJR188: cordless reciprocating saw, 20mm stroke, up to 3,000 strokes/min, cuts wood up to 255mm. Electric brake.

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£184.00at Machine Mart · + £4.99 delivery
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20mm
Stroke length
255mm
Max cut, wood
130mm
Max cut, pipe
3,000spm
Stroke rate

Where it sits among full-size reciprocating saws

Scaled against the 57 full-size reciprocating saws we list, so one-handed saws aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Stroke length20mm
20mm lowestThis onehighest 32mmMilwaukee M18 FSX
Max cut, wood255mm
100mm lowestBosch Green AdvancedRecip 18highest 300mmMilwaukee M18 BSX
Max stroke rate3,000spm
2,200spm lowestMakita JR003Ghighest 3,200spmDeWalt DCS382
Max cut, pipe130mm
100mm lowestDeWalt DWE305PKhighest 250mmMilwaukee M18 FSX
Compare it with: + Festool RSC 18 + Milwaukee M18 BSX + HiKOKI CR18DMA + Bosch EXSA18V-32

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 14/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Stroke & Cutting

Saw classFull size
Stroke length20 mm
Max stroke rate3,000 spm
Max cut, wood255 mm
Max cut, pipe130 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Blade, Shoe & Control

Shoe adjustmentTool-free
Brake✓ Yes
Constant speed✓ Yes

Physical & Build

LED work light✓ Yes
Noise level83 dB(A) LpA / 94 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (cutting boards)15.5 m/s²
Vibration (cutting wooden beams)15 m/s²

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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