Makita DJV181Z Saw
- Saw
- 390 watts
- Battery
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 93%
A capable cordless jigsaw body for anyone already invested in Makita's 18 volt battery platform, but a battery and charger have to be bought separately.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.8★ across 5,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Makita DJV181Z is an 18 volt cordless jigsaw, sold as a bare tool without battery or charger. It draws on Makita's LXT battery platform and weighs 2.4 kilograms.
The Z suffix in Makita model numbers marks a bare tool, so this listing is the saw body only, aimed at buyers who already own compatible 18 volt Makita batteries. The 390 watt motor output is in line with Makita's cordless jigsaw range built for curved and straight cuts in wood and similar materials.
- 18 volt cordless power
- 390 watt motor
- 2.4 kilogram tool weight
- Bare tool, Z model
Who it's for
Fits an owner of the Makita 18 volt LXT battery system who wants to add a jigsaw without buying a new battery and charger. Not a fit for someone who needs a complete kit out of the box.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs on Makita's shared 18 volt battery system
- 390 watt motor for general cutting work
- Cordless freedom without a power cord
- Bare tool, no battery or charger included
- Runtime depends on battery capacity bought separately
Performance notes
The 390 watt motor and 18 volt battery power place this jigsaw in Makita's mid-power cordless class, suited to general wood cutting rather than the heaviest corded models. At 2.4 kilograms the tool weight is typical for a cordless jigsaw of this power level.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | DJV181Z |
| Motor Power | 390 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 5.29 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita DJV181Z SawThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 5,000 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA DJV181Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita DJV181Z come with a battery?
No. The Z designation means it is sold as a bare tool without a battery or charger.
What voltage does the Makita DJV181Z run on?
It runs on Makita's 18 volt battery platform.
How much does the Makita DJV181Z weigh?
The tool weighs 2.4 kilograms.