DKP181 Planer

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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DKP181Z 18V LXT Brushless 82mm Planer (Body Only)

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Makita DKP181Z 18V LXT Brushless 82mm Planer (Body Only)

Name: Makita DKP181Z 18V LXT Brushless 82mm Planer (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DKP181Z
Availability: InStock

3kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Brushless 18V LXT planer taking up to 3mm per pass across an 82mm width, with rebates up to 25mm, an electric brake and AWS wireless extractor start. Supplied body only with a guide rule.

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3mm

Max depth per pass

25mm

Max rebate depth

12,000rpm

No-load speed

3kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among 82mm planers

Scaled against the 30 planers that plane 82mm wide we list, so other sizes aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max depth per pass3mm

1.5mm lowestBosch Green PHO 1500highest 4mmMakita KP0810

Max rebate depth25mm

8mm lowestBosch Green PHO 1500highest 25mmThis one

No-load speed12,000rpm

11,500rpm lowestFestool HLC 82highest 19,500rpmBosch Green PHO 1500

Weight (bare)3kg

2.2kg lightestBosch GHO 18V-20heaviest 4.2kgFestool HL 850

Compare it with: + Einhell TE-PL 18/82 Li + Milwaukee M18 BP + HiKOKI P18DSL + Bosch GHO 18V-20

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Planing

Planing width82 mm

Max depth per pass3 mm

Max rebate depth25 mm

Depth adjustmentThumbwheel

No-load speed12,000 rpm

Blades2 reversible TCT blades (82mm); also takes resharpenable standard blades

Blade formatStandard 82mm blades

Chamfer V-grooves3

Features & In the Box

Chip ejectionLeft or right (switchable)

Parking shoe✓ Yes

Blade brake✓ Yes

Fence in the box✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Dust port size45/50mm

Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)

Auto-start systemMakita AWS (Bluetooth, wireless unit sold separately)

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3 kg

Weight (with battery)3.64 kg

Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 95 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (planing)5.0 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 3.38kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 3.64kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 3.64kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 3.63kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 3.66kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 3.97kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 4.3kg from £129.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.