Makita XSR01PT Saw
- Saw
- 4 inches
- 180 watts
- Battery
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 66%
A solid pick for buyers who want Makita's higher-power 36V cordless system and would rather have batteries and a charger bundled in than buy a bare tool separately.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.7★ across 805 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
805 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.
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Overview
A cordless circular saw from Makita's XSR01 line, run on two 18V batteries combined into a 36V system. The PT suffix and 23.1 pound listed weight suggest this covers a full kit rather than a bare tool.
Makita's 18Vx2 LXT lineup steps cordless saws up toward corded-level power by pairing two 18V packs into one 36V tool. The 23.1 pound figure is heavy for a bare saw body, which points to this listing weight including two batteries and a charger rather than the saw alone.
- 36 volt (18Vx2 LXT) battery power
- 5100 RPM no-load speed
- 23.1 pounds as listed
- PT kit suffix typically means batteries and charger included
Who it's for
Framers and remodelers moving off a corded circular saw who want a cordless option with real cutting power, and who are already on or willing to start Makita's 18V LXT battery platform.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 36V (18Vx2) platform outpaces a single 18V saw
- 5100 RPM no-load speed for faster cuts
- PT kit designation suggests batteries and charger are bundled
- 180 watt power figure looks inconsistent with the RPM
- Heavy at 23.1 pounds for overhead or ladder work
- Blade size and cut depth are not clearly stated
Performance notes
The 36V comes from combining two 18V packs, which is what lets the motor turn at a 5100 RPM no-load speed higher than a typical single 18V saw manages. The 180 watt figure in the listing data looks low next to that speed and is likely a partial or misreported spec, so rated power should be treated as unconfirmed rather than taken at face value.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | XSR01PT |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 23.1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 inches |
| Speed | 5100 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 180 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 XSR01PT SawThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 805 | 4.2 / 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 XSR01PT
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Makita XSR01PT come with batteries?
The PT designation in Makita's naming, along with the 23.1 pound listed weight, points to this being sold as a kit with batteries and a charger rather than a bare tool, but confirm on the listing before ordering.
What battery voltage does this saw use?
It runs on Makita's 18Vx2 LXT system, pairing two 18V batteries for 36V of power.
How fast does the blade spin?
The listed no-load speed is 5100 RPM.