Makita XRH01Z Drill
- Drill
- 25 amps
- Battery
- 7 pounds
- Better rated than 75%
- More reviewed than 59%
A bare-tool cordless drill for the Makita 18V system, best suited to buyers who already own the batteries to run it.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.7★ across 460 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
460 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
A Z at the end of a Makita model number means bare tool, and the XRH01Z follows that pattern: an 18 volt cordless drill body weighing 7 pounds, sold without battery or charger.
At 950 RPM the motor runs on the slower end for a drill, and the listed 25 amp rating points to a build tuned for torque-heavy driving over fast drilling. Buyers already on Makita's 18V LXT platform get the value here, since the pack and charger are separate purchases.
- 18 volt battery powered drill
- 950 RPM motor speed
- 7 pound tool weight
- 10 x 4 x 5 inch compact body
Who it's for
Fits Makita 18V LXT battery owners who want another drill body without buying a new charger and pack. Not a fit for someone starting a cordless kit from zero, since no battery ships with this listing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 7 pound body for one-handed use
- Runs on the widely used Makita 18V LXT platform
- Bare tool pricing for existing battery owners
- Ships without battery, charger or case
- 950 RPM speed favors driving torque over fast drilling
Performance notes
Running on Makita's 18 volt battery platform, the drill turns at 950 RPM, a speed that leans toward driving and torque work over fast drilling. At 7 pounds it stays manageable for one-handed use during longer jobs.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XRH01Z |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Dimensions | 10 × 4 × 5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 950 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 25 amps |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XRH01Z DrillThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 460 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XRH01Z
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XRH01Z include a battery?
No, the Z at the end of the model number is Makita's designation for a bare tool, sold without battery or charger.
What is the top speed of the XRH01Z?
950 RPM.
How much does the drill weigh?
7 pounds.