DJV181 Jigsaw

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Makita DJV181Z 18V LXT Brushless Barrel Grip Jigsaw (Body Only)

Name: Makita DJV181Z 18V LXT Brushless Barrel Grip Jigsaw (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DJV181Z
Availability: InStock

2kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Makita DJV181 18V LXT brushless barrel-grip jigsaw: 135mm in wood, 10mm in steel, 26mm stroke, 800–3,500 spm. Body only.

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135mm

Max cut, wood

10mm

Max cut, steel

26mm

Stroke length

3,500spm

Stroke rate

Where it sits among jigsaws

Against the 67 jigsaws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max cut, wood135mm

40mm lowestFestool PSC-E 18highest 160mmHiKOKI CJ36DA

Max cut, mild steel10mm

2mm lowestMakita JV101Dhighest 12mmEinhell TE-JS 18/100 Li

Max stroke rate3,500spm

2,400spm lowestEinhell TE-JS 18/80 Lihighest 3,800spmFestool PSBC 500

Weight (bare)2kg

1.3kg lightestBosch Green EasySaw 18V-70heaviest 2.7kgHiKOKI CJ160V

Compare it with: + Bosch EXST18V-155B + DeWalt DCS331 + HiKOKI CJ18DA + Bosch Green UniversalSaw 18V-100

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 06/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Cutting

Max cut, wood135 mm

Max cut, aluminium20 mm

Max cut, mild steel10 mm

Stroke length26 mm

Max stroke rate3,500 spm

Orbital settings3 + off

Bevel angles0–45° L/R

Dust & Extraction

Dust port size23 / 28 mm

Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Extractor auto-startNo

Grip & Features

HandleBarrel grip

Dust blower✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2 kg

Weight (with battery)2.6 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Noise level89 dB(A) LpA / 97 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (cutting wood)6.5 m/s²

Vibration (cutting metal)5.0 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DJV181 is the barrel-grip version of Makita's brushless 18V jigsaw, with 135mm wood depth, a 26mm stroke and a speed dial up to 3,500 spm. Makita gives the lowest board-cutting vibration of its LXT jigsaws on this model (6.5 m/s²) and a 2.3–2.6kg weight with a battery. DeWalt's DCS335 body-grip has the same depth and stroke at a lower 3,200 spm top speed.

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BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 2.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 2.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 2.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 2.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 2.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 2.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 3.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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