RS001G Circular Saw

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40V XGT · Brushless Makita RS001GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

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Makita RS001GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

Name: Makita RS001GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 185mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: RS001GZ
Availability: InStock

4.3kg bare40V Max3 years (with registration)

40V Max XGT brushless 185mm rear-handle circular saw. 65mm at 90°, 45mm at 45°, 0–53° bevel, 6400rpm, electric brake, XPT. Body only.

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185mm

Blade

65mm

Cut depth (90°)

6,400rpm

Max speed

4.3kg

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)4.3kg

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

Compare it with: + Milwaukee HD18 CS + Bosch GKS 18V-68 C + DeWalt DCS573 + Einhell TE-CS 18/150 Li

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°

Extractor auto-startNo

Power & Motor

Voltage40V Max

MotorBrushless

No-load speed6,400 rpm

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)4.3 kg

Weight (with battery)5.3 kg

Noise level95 dB(A) LpA / 103 dB(A) LwA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The RS001G is Makita's 40V rear-handle saw: 185mm, 65mm at 90° and a fast 6400rpm in the long in-line layout many framers prefer. It is the XGT counterpart of the twin-18V DRS780, lighter by about 0.3kg with a 4.0Ah pack.

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

All 6 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 5.01kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 5.24kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 5.3kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 5.6kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 6.1kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 6.2kg from £289.95at 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.