DRS780 Circular Saw

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18V Twin (36V) · Brushless Makita DRS780Z 36V (2x18V) LXT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

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Makita DRS780Z 36V (2x18V) LXT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

Name: Makita DRS780Z 36V (2x18V) LXT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: DRS780Z
Availability: InStock

4.4kg bare36V (2x18V)3 years (with registration)

Twin 18V LXT (36V) brushless 185mm rear-handle circular saw. 65mm at 90°, 45mm at 45°, 0–53° bevel, 5100rpm, electric brake. Body only.

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185mm

Blade

65mm

Cut depth (90°)

5,100rpm

Max speed

4.4kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among circular saws

Against the 77 circular saws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Cut depth at 90°65mm

25.5mm lowestMakita HS301Dhighest 160mmMakita HS013G

Cut depth at 45°45mm

16.5mm lowestMakita HS301Dhighest 106mmMakita HS013G

Max bevel angle53°

45° lowestEinhell TC-CS 1410highest 60°Makita HS009G

Weight (bare)4.4kg

1.1kg lightestBosch GKS 12V-26heaviest 10.5kgMakita HS013G

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCS570 + Einhell TP-CS 18/165 Li BL + Festool HKC 55 + Milwaukee M18 FCSDC165

Full specs

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

Cutting

Saw typeWood

Blade diameter185 mm

Blade bore30 mm

Max depth (90°)65 mm

Max depth (45°)45 mm

Bevel range0–53°

Blade included✓ Yes

Extractor auto-startNo

Power & Motor

Voltage36V (2x18V)

MotorBrushless

No-load speed5,100 rpm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)4.4 kg

Weight (with battery)5.6 kg

Noise level92 dB(A) LpA / 103 dB(A) LwA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The DRS780 is Makita's rear-handle saw on two 18V batteries, with the long in-line layout framers prefer for ripping sheet and joists. It cuts 65mm at 90° and bevels to 53°, but it is heavy at about 5.6kg with two 4.0Ah packs. The 40V RS001G is the same format on XGT with a faster 6400rpm.

Powered by Makita 18V Twin (36V) · 7

All 7 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first.

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 5.16kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 5.68kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 5.68kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 5.66kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 5.72kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 6.34kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›

BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 7.0kg 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. It takes two batteries, so each figure includes two packs. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.