Makita DJR186Z Reciprocating Saw, 18 V,Blue
Makita DJR186Z 18V Li-ion LXT Reciprocating Saw – No batteries included
Compact, lightweight design, only 486mm long
The DJR186Z is a powerful cordless Reciprocating Saw, with a high cutting speed of up to 2,800 spm and stroke length of up to 32mm to provide a higher cutting efficiency. It has a newly designed crank mechanism to minimise blade deflection and to reduce vibration to the machine.
The DJR186Z features a tool-less blade change, making it easier to remove a blade, and a large 2 finger, variable speed trigger. The handle has been designed with elastomer for a comfortable, controlled operation, fitting the hand well, even during difficult cutting applications such as overhead applications and cutting with the saw upside down. Trigger switch with lock off lever and electronic brake.
XPT (eXtreme Protection Technology)
For use in outdoor applications or harsh environments, to help protect from dust and dripping water.
Capacities:
- 0 to 2,800 spm
- Length of stroke 32mm
- Capacity in wood 255mm
- Capacity in pipe 130mm
| Weight: | 3.2 kg |
| Size: | 486mm |
| Dimensions: | 55.5 x 8.79 x 20.09 cm; 3.2 Kilograms |
| Model: | DJR186 |
| Part: | DJR186Z |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Makita |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 486mm |
Delivered quickly. Easy to use and feels good in the hand
Never imagined how easy my jobs in the garden are with this powerful tool to trim and cut branches.
Amazing battery power and duratio
Box damaged and re tapped up then inside another box that wasn’t damaged? But seems to be working fine.
Good for cutting small logs , 3×2 and 4×2 timber.
Easy blade change to metal cutting blades, timber cutting blades and green wood/ garden cutting, battery life obviously depends on which amp hour battery you have.
Perfect tool I already used for 3 weeks and is brillia
Using with 5amp batteries, to disassemble 4x2inch garden fence wrapped with chicken wire and staples, also on pallets to recover wood for kindling and to shorten some lengths of logs (roughly a inch or two wider than 2 ltr pop bottle – sabre blades) Really rate this, used wood/metal blades and sabre blades. It’s weighty and solid, definitely a 2 handed tool. I have a couple of batteries so haven’t had problems re charge. Blade changing is easy.
my husband loves the saw does everything it should do..
light weight too .
Bought this tool a while ago,so I’ve had chance to use it regularly,it’s a monster with the right blade In,does exactly what it’s supposed to do,powerful but heavy,so be careful,it would do enormous injury in the wrong hands,treat it with the respect it deserves.
Brilliant, the one job I needed it for payed for it….
Like many others, I now wonder – having used this is many ways over the past few months – how I managed before. It is brilliant. Yes, it is quite heavy, but the convenience is amazing. Do buy one!
Great price for the tool, and the destructive power is, well, amazing for not having to worry about a power cord. Great convenience. I’ve mainly used to destroy and shorten lots of wood to scrap, but also used it effectively when removing stud walls. I’m always finding an excuse to use it often.
It is heavy, you’ll need a sturdy 2-hand operation, but there is just something so satisfying about using it. I’ve not tried alternative brands but why would I when I’m tied into Makita – I simply check their tool catalog and find what suits, and buy it barebone. It just so happens that I’m using one of the best, as confirmed by many trade people that I meet on sites – most of them have had or used one and not had any complaints with it’s power.
It does chew through batteries but when the tool arrived I expected this. I have the dual charger and a big supply of 5Ah Makita batteries so this isn’t a concern! But if you only have 1 battery and need continuity, I’d recommend getting a second battery and charging/using in tandem. Non-issue for trade people as I think they’re all likely to have plenty of batteries up-front.
A wish I’m bought one years ago very handy bit of ki
Great saw, sorted various branches on the public footpath without hassle
It’s heavy and bags of torque, so make sure you got strong arms
Beats a hand saw
Makita is a great brand, I’m really happy with the saw. Highly recommend
This saw isn’t light, and it is a little cumbersome, but it is brutally effective ripping through timber, and plastic and, with the appropriate blade, steel and aluminium. It makes cutting corrugated metal a breeze and I’ve even used it for pruning trees. Recommended.
Powerful and solid. Eats battery’s a little but worth it’s money
Used it for cutting through tree roots that were still partially underground. Understandably it ate through blades but worked a treat and saved me loads of time. I’m sure I can find plenty of other uses for it over time. Great tool.
I used this to cut large fence posts. The tool works very well and there is a good level of bladed available. I find it reassuringly robust and easy to operate.
Not much more to say really, a good honest tool. I bought the carry case as an extra which is great too.
This reciprocating saw is quite big and heavy – it is a two handed tool – but it is very powerful and will chew through really quite big tree trunks, tree limbs and firewood like butter. Battery life is excellent and after an hour’s sawing I still had 75% of a 5A battery left. Resist the temptation to use it one handed because after it has cut through the last of the piece of wood you are working on, there is a tendency for it to swing down towards your legs unless it is supported by a second hand.
Great little tool, does lots of little work easily but struggles with the bigger jobs it gets tired (battery) definitely recommend only using genuine Makita battery as others will die half way through the tasks, wish I had afforded the twin battery version! But still a great purchase
Powerful tool and great that it stops when you release the trigger unlike my previous rip saw which slows down. This can cause issues when cutting out plasterboard ceiling. Aligned with the right blade it will cut through anything!
Bought this to cut some sleepers in the garden. Wow amazing!
So much easier.
2 blades in the box. 1 for wood 1 for metal. I didn’t see this mentioned in the description so I had bought some Bosch blades at the same time. Could have saved 20.
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Great tool from Makita yet again. Circular saw next on the wish list from Makita
This is a good tool to have and is very well priced and from a reputable brand.
If ‘bare bones’ is all you need then this is a great value deal.
What is does not say is it comes with TWO blades included so all you need is the battery to get using.
There is NO case as expected in a ‘bare bones’ tool. A Makita MAK PAK Case is ideal for this however you will need to remove the Blade to put it in as this tool is quite long but better value than the ‘Mini’ Saw version as it has more cutting range! so consider that when you choose the one you want.
And ‘NO’ is does not come with a battery or charger! Why do people keep asking the same questions? It says ‘Bare Bones’, reading reviews that ask the obvious! PLEASE READ and UNDERSTAND before you post.
It is not waterproof or Dishwasher safe! waiting for that one to appear!
So basically a good tool, comes in a carboard box, has two blades included, No battery, No charger and No case, hence the bargain price!
Good luck in your purchase choice!
I have to say that I am a regular user of Makita tools. So when the need for a recip saw came up, the choice was easy.
It’s a monster 🙂 Very solid and reassuringly heavy, I tested it with some offcuts of 4 by 2. It went through them like a hot knife through butter with no effort on my part.
Cutting up lopped branches for the bin was quick and effortless. Haven’t tried on metal or plastic yet but see no cause for concern.
Happy that my choice of Makita was right again 🙂
Very well designed and ergonomic tool that’s easy to handle. It’s been used for demolition work, cutting into sleepers and fence posts, and various metals. It’s surprisingly good for pruning fruit trees.
Typical Makita quality. It’s a chunky piece of kit so not for the faint hearted but great value. I suppose if you intend to use it a lot you might prefer to invest in the brushless version but this really is a bargain if you accept that minor drawback.
Wish i had purchased one years ago . Ideal all rounder for diy and garden . The pruning blade is a must have for this machine . Not quite chainsaw , but will cope with 6 inch no problem . Like anything , the battery life is dependent on the task at hand.
It feels like a quality tool to be abused in field. Will go through a battery quite quickly, lots of power, recommend using 5amp . Excellent for demolition or general rough cutting of anything
I waited a long time until the right system came up . I liked the price and I use it as a member of Witney Woodland Volunteers as it is quiet and we cannot use chain saws. I use it for coppicing and removing dead trees and making habitat piles. It is quite heavy but it is stable and easy to control and change blades.
All my cordless are Makita. Added this to my fleet and have not been disappointed.
Have used this a few times now taking down bushes and trees in my garden and its fantastic goes through 4 inch branches like butter with the correct blade. Bought at a really good price as well. Would definitely recommend
It’s a big heavy monster of destruction . I love i
Good bit of kit. So far so good. Used it a lo
Managed 30 years without this didn’t know how much I needed one
Delivered quickly and we’ll packaged. Tool only saw added to Makita tools I already have. Used with 5ah 18v battery (not supplied) it will cut for a substantial time. Very good saw. Blades are easy to change and available in multiple sizes.
Absolute monster when it comes to cutting ,put a decent blade in it and it’s like carving butter.
This is a genuine Makita tool, delivered in correct box. It’s a little hungry on 3.0 AH batteries but lasts long enough for most quick jobs.
Good price, but could do with an adjustable foot depth. Or, whatever it’s called. An older model I used had this and when space past your cut is tight,it is handy to fill the gaps between blade lengths.
Good price, but could do with an adjustable foot depth. Or, whatever it’s called. An older model I used had this and when space past your cut is tight,it is handy to fill the gaps between blade lengths.
I’m pleased with the decision. I chose Makita over other name brands [De Walt, Milwaukee, Hitatchi, etc.] on a combination of price, build quality and reputed battery longevity. Also, I’ve had Makita tools before and they’ve never let me down. That said, I’m sure any of the big brands would be just as good. You pick your team and [because of battery lock-in] you tend to stick with it.
The saw is great. I’ve not used it on metal per se yet. Although I have cut up lots of old wooden fencing with nails in it and, per reason for purchase, have used it to cut up a lot of quite thick fallen tree branches. It’s laughed at anything I’ve thrown at it so far and with the longer ‘green wood’ pruning blades I’ve bought, it can cut some pretty thick branches.
The only down side is the battery life. I bought 2 of the Makita 5Ah LXT batteries to go with the saw and I’m lucky to get about 20 -25 mins of use out of one, on a full charge. Actually, I was watching a YouTube video on battery chainsaws, the other night and those had run-times of not much over 5 or 6 mins. So, at least this recipro can beat that by decent margin.
It’s just a pity the batteries are so dear, or I’d buy a couple more. But, the situation with cordless power tools –especially the high-draw heavy duty ones like this– is similar to that with printers and ink. You end up paying more for the parts to keep it ‘charged up’ than you do for the tool itself.
I bought this as I already have a few brushless Makita 18V tools. It is heavier than I expected but cuts well. I used the Amazon Brand — Umi Reciprocating Saw Blade Set with this and have had no issues.
Amazing piece of kit, go for the brand not the price of other cheaper alternatives
A very useful tool to add to my battery operated selection of tools
It is a good well built machine, have used it to cut the trunk on a palm tree and the roots on a Leylandi.
But will use it when ever rough heavy duty cutting is needed.
Very happy
Great performance, changing blades is easy. Good price. Don’t think you can go wrong with this in my opinion.
Glad I bought one. Good for cutting plenty of different materials with the correct blade for the job. Battery life is dependent on which battery you use of course. But 4ah last well.
I cannot say anything negative about this tool, it’s light and it works perfectly with quick tool change. Love it and great to add to your toolbox ki
This recip is great for small jobs. It’s the most basic model hence the cheap price in comparison. I’m an electrician and use it to cut through 100mm copper cable no problem. Copper is soft compared to other metals though. If you’re looking for something to cut through tree branches, small timber, sheet steel, etc. Then I recommend. Anything bigger then what I mentioned you may want to spend more for something more heavy duty.
All I will say is everyone needs one of these. So versatile and quick. Saves me hours.
This is a great tool, easy to use .. I never have any issues with Makita products
Beast of a machine.
Loads of power.
Matched with good blades it makes light work of tough jobs.
Its a heavy machine and has serious power, not for light weight faffing jobs.
A great saw, would thoroughly recommend if you want this type of saw especially DIY enthusiasts
Excellent for fast cuts, comes with 2 small blades (metal and wood). The tool is powerful and drains the battery really quickly, but a must tool if you need to cut quick. Dont forget to register for the extended 2yr (3yr in total) warranty.
Great bit of kit, arrived on time. Cut through my Holly tree branches with the greatest of ease, highly recommended. Purchased the correct Makita tool box to store it i
So many uses, and cut through everything I needed to use it on. Good construction. Comes with a couple of blades.
I’m a fan of the Makita system where you can buy tool bodies only (no charger/battery) to extend your toolset using quality tools.at a great price.
Does what it says on the tin really, it’s a handy tool for the price, spot on if you need to use it for a handful of cuts, if it’s a tool you reckon you would use a lot more in a day, you may want to consider the brushless version, around another 100 quid on the price, but just a thought to consider.
Does what it says on the tin really, it’s a handy tool for the price, spot on if you need to use it for a handful of cuts, if it’s a tool you reckon you would use a lot more in a day, you may want to consider the brushless version, around another 100 quid on the price, but just a thought to consider.
With the right blades this cut through thick branches, stems and roots. Battery life was surprisingly good. Saved a lot of messing about taking out unwanted vegetation.
Great tool , heavy & body is long not an issue for me though
I had the 110 Makita reciprocating saw, but working on roof it is a pain having a electric cord trailing. So the cordless is powerful and good build quality as expected from Makita. I already had 2 5ha batteries which last a while. Just brillia
Was for a present and my other half is over the moon with it.
Amazing tool easy to use
Powerful heavyweight piece of kit does exactly what you would expec
The manufacturer design makes it easier to use there products
Good battery life easy to change the blade on saw
Better and easier than we expected the tool to be but great value for money
It was a present. Recipient was pleased with its performance.
This is a great tool and at s really good price cut anything
Seems good so far – feels good quality, but not too heavy to cause problems. As with any reciprocating saw, the vibration can be a little tiresome and if used on very ‘loose’ branches it will shake them rather than cut. This is not unique to this saw though, just the type.
Borrowed one off a friend to cut branches of tree in garden. So impressed bought one for myself! Makita carry case sold separately essential in my opinion.
Bought this as my other saw identical was being repaired.
There great.
I use one of these saws for 1.5hours everyday.
The only thing I can say negative about these is they eat batteries.
Working it very hard for an hour and a half would use About 5 fully charged 5Amp batteries.
I found that with the 3AH batteries you were lucky to get more than a couple of minutes of cutting time, if you plan to use this seriously you better have some high capacity batteries to hand.
I have other makita tools and they are all great, bought this to cut through nails on pallets, to make cold frames and planters. Superb tool.
Wow, this thing is great ideal for getting in between nailed/screwed together wood and cutting the fixing. I use the 5A battery so lots of power and long lasting. If you’re removing corrugated metal roof panels this is the thing. Also good on smaller tree branches. Defo recommend so much easier than a regular hacksaw or bow saw.