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40V XGT · Brushless Makita RT001GZ20 40V Max XGT Brushless Trim Router (Body Only, MakPac)
Trim Routers & Edge Trimmers · Makita 40V XGT

Makita RT001GZ20 40V Max XGT Brushless Trim Router (Body Only, MakPac)

Makita 40V XGT brushless trimmer with variable speed from 10,000 to 31,000rpm, a 0–40mm aluminium trimmer base and AWS for wireless extractor start. Sold body only in a MakPac case.

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40mm
Height adjustment
8mm
Largest collet
31,000rpm
Top speed
1.1kg
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 adjustment40mm
34mm lowestBosch GKF 18V-8highest 55mmDeWalt DCW600
Top speed31,000rpm
13,000rpm lowestBosch GKF 12V-8highest 31,000rpmThis one
Weight (bare)1.1kg
0.95kg lightestMakita DRT52heaviest 1.54kgDeWalt DCW600
Noise (LpA)84dB(A)
73dB(A) lowestDeWalt DCW600highest 87dB(A)Bosch GKF 18V-8

Full specs

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

Depth & Cutters

TypeTrim router
Collets6mm, 8mm
Height adjustment (fixed base)40 mm
Base size150 × 130 mm

Speed & Control

Top speed31,000 rpm
Lowest speed10,000 rpm
Variable speed✓ Yes
Constant speed electronics✓ Yes
Soft start✓ Yes
Brake✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage40V
MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Dust port size32/37 mm
Extractor hoseOther extractor hoses: check the adaptor fits this port
Extractor auto-startYes (via add-on module)
Auto-start systemMakita AWS (Auto-start Wireless System), AWS ready

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)1.1 kg
LED work light✓ Yes
Case typeMakPac
Case modelMakPac Type 4 (821552-6)
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level84 dB(A) LpA / 92 dB(A) LwA

Powered by Makita 40V XGT · 6

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

BL4025 2.5Ah · 90Wh 0.71kg 1.81kg from £79.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040F 4.0Ah · 144Wh 0.94kg 2.04kg from £189.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4040 4.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 2.1kg from £169.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4050F 5.0Ah · 180Wh 1.3kg 2.4kg from £214.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080H 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.8kg 2.9kg from £314.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›
BL4080F 8.0Ah · 288Wh 1.9kg 3.0kg 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.

Warranty · 3yr

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