Makita XPS01PTJ Saw
- Saw
- 2 inches
- 90 watts
- Battery
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 65%
A 4.8 rating across 718 reviews and 100 units bought in the past month reflect steady demand for this cordless kit among buyers needing its cutting capacity.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.8★ across 718 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
718 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 265 saws we track - how the scorecard works · full saws data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Makita XPS01PTJ is a 36V battery powered saw built around a high speed steel blade, with a listed cutting capacity of 2 inches, running on Makita's paired 18V LXT platform.
The PTJ suffix in Makita's naming typically marks a kit version bundled with two batteries, a charger, and a case, rather than a bare tool sold alone.
- 36V (18Vx2 LXT) battery powered
- 2 inch cutting capacity, high speed steel blade
- 4.8 average rating from 718 buyers
- 100 units bought in the past month
Who it's for
Users needing a cordless saw for 2 inch capacity cutting stock. Less suited to anyone wanting a light, minimal-accessory setup given the kit-style packaging.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Shares Makita's 36V LXT battery platform
- 2 inch cutting capacity
- 4.8 average across 718 ratings
- 27.6 lb kit weight is bulky to carry
- No seller description of included accessories
Performance notes
The high speed steel blade and 2 inch cutting capacity point to metal or dense material cutting rather than general woodworking. Motor power is listed at 90 watts and speed at 300 RPM, on Makita's 36V LXT battery platform.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XPS01PTJ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 27.6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 16 × 12.1 × 19.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 inches |
| Speed | 300 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 90 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 36 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita XPS01PTJ SawThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 718 | 4.3 / 5 |
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| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA XPS01PTJ
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the PTJ in XPS01PTJ mean?
Makita generally uses PTJ to mark a kit version bundled with batteries, charger and case, rather than a bare tool.
What can it cut?
The listed capacity is 2 inches, with a high speed steel blade suited to metal or dense material rather than general wood cutting.
What battery platform does it use?
Makita's 36V system, built from two paired 18V LXT batteries.