RS002G Circular Saw

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40V XGT · Brushless Makita RS002GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 260mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

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Makita RS002GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 260mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)

Name: Makita RS002GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless 260mm Rear Handle Circular Saw (Body Only)
Brand: Makita
SKU: RS002GZ
Availability: InStock

5kg bare40V Max3 years (with registration)

40V Max XGT brushless 260mm rear-handle circular saw. 95mm at 90°, 70mm at 45°, 0–56° bevel, 4000rpm, electric brake, AWS, XPT. Body only.

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260mm

Blade

95mm

Cut depth (90°)

4,000rpm

Max speed

5kg

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°95mm

25.5mm lowestMakita HS301Dhighest 160mmMakita HS013G

Cut depth at 45°70mm

16.5mm lowestMakita HS301Dhighest 106mmMakita HS013G

Max bevel angle56°

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

Weight (bare)5kg

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

Compare it with: + Milwaukee M18 FCS552 + Einhell TP-CS 18/165 Li BL + Bosch GKS 18V-57-2 GX + DeWalt DCS577

Full specs

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

Cutting

Saw typeWood

Blade diameter260 mm

Blade bore30 mm

Max depth (90°)95 mm

Max depth (45°)70 mm

Bevel range0–56°

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)5 kg

Weight (with battery)6 kg

Noise level99 dB(A) LpA / 107 dB(A) LwA

Vibration≤2.5 m/s²

Power & Motor

Voltage40V Max

MotorBrushless

No-load speed4,000 rpm

Dust & Rail

Dust port size30mm inner / 37mm outer

Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port

Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)

Auto-start systemMakita AWS (needs wireless unit 198900-7, sold separately)

The verdictOur take

The RS002G is a 260mm rear-handle saw for timber framing and heavy sections, cutting 95mm at 90° and 70mm at 45°. It is loud at 99 dB(A) and weighs about 6kg with a 4.0Ah pack, so it is a specialist saw; the HS011G gives similar depth in a conventional layout.

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

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 5.71kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 5.94kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 6.0kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 6.3kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 6.8kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 6.9kg 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.