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18V LXT · Brushless Makita DRT52Z 18V LXT Brushless Trim Router (Body Only)
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Makita DRT52Z 18V LXT Brushless Trim Router (Body Only)

0.95kg bare18V3 years (with registration)

Makita 18V LXT brushless compact trimmer running at 30,000rpm with a 0–42mm depth range and a 6mm collet. Sold body only, with no case.

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42mm
Height adjustment
6mm
Largest collet
30,000rpm
Top speed
0.95kg
Weight (bare)

Where it sits among trim routers

Against the 8 trim routers we list. Edge trimmers aren't in the mix. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Height adjustment42mm
34mm lowestBosch GKF 18V-8highest 55mmDeWalt DCW600
Top speed30,000rpm
13,000rpm lowestBosch GKF 12V-8highest 31,000rpmMilwaukee M18 FTR
Weight (bare)0.95kg
0.95kg lightestThis oneheaviest 1.54kgDeWalt DCW600
Noise (LpA)81dB(A)
73dB(A) lowestDeWalt DCW600highest 87dB(A)Bosch GKF 18V-8
Compare it with: + Bosch GKF 18V-8 + DeWalt DCW600 + Festool MFKC 700 + HiKOKI M1808DA

Full specs

From Makita's own documentation. Checked 09/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Depth & Cutters

TypeTrim router
Collets6mm
Height adjustment (fixed base)42 mm

Speed & Control

Top speed30,000 rpm
Soft start✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V
MotorBrushless

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)0.95 kg
Weight (with battery)1.59 kg
Noise level81 dB(A) LpA / 89 dB(A) LwA

Powered by Makita 18V LXT · 7

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

BL1820B 2.0Ah · 36Wh 0.38kg 1.33kg from £49.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1830B 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.64kg 1.59kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1840B 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.64kg 1.59kg from £69.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1850B 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.63kg 1.58kg from £59.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1860B 6.0Ah · 108Wh 0.66kg 1.61kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL1890 9.0Ah · 162Wh 0.97kg 1.92kg from £119.98at Machine Mart + £4.99 delivery View at Machine Mart ›
BL18120 12.0Ah · 216Wh 1.3kg 2.25kg 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.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Makita
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