Makita GT401M1D1 40V max XGT 4-Pc. Combo Kit with GRJ01 Recipro Saw review

GT401M1D1 is a four-tool Makita XGT combo kit that includes the GRJ01 reciprocating saw along with a hammer driver-drill, impact driver and LED flashlight. Its battery package is unusually specific: one 2.5Ah BL4025 and one 4.0Ah BL4040, plus a charger and tool bag. This document-based review uses Makita's exact U.S. kit page, the GRJ01 product page and linked saw manual. It is not a hands-on evaluation, and it makes no claims about cutting speed, actual runtime, vibration, seller price or stock.

The four tools and included power equipment

Makita's exact GT401M1D1 page lists GPH01Z hammer driver-drill, GDT01Z four-speed impact driver, GRJ01 reciprocal saw and ML001G LED flashlight. The same page itemizes one XGT 2.5Ah battery, one XGT 4.0Ah battery, a charger and tool bag. The listing uses “GRJ01”; Makita's GRJ01 product page and the official XGT catalog identify the reciprocal saw body as GRJ01Z. This cross-reference preserves the exact bundle identity without pretending the combo itself has a GRJ01Z-only package list. Unlike GT500M and GT501M, the four-piece set does not list a circular saw. No total shipping weight is recorded here, and the manual's saw weight is not the weight of the full kit.

The GRJ01 component

The included saw is a full-size, two-hand cordless model for Makita's 40V max XGT batteries. Its manual gives a 1-1/4-inch stroke and two low/high ranges up to 2,300 and 3,000 SPM. Makita documents a tool-less lever blade clamp and six lengthwise shoe positions, but its product specification explicitly says orbital settings: No. These features come from the GRJ01 body and do not change because the kit contains two additional tools or two battery sizes. The shoe description supports longitudinal adjustment; the sources reviewed do not provide a pivot-angle range.

The manual calls for removing the battery before blade changes, securing the workpiece and maintaining contact between the shoe and the material. The blade must be fully seated and retained before cutting; check clearance and hidden wiring or piping. A maker-listed capacity or no-load speed is not a promise of results in a particular material, blade or setup. The combo page does not enumerate an included reciprocating-saw blade, so verify that detail with the seller and plan for the right blade rather than assuming it accompanies the saw.

How its two battery sizes change the package decision

Having both BL4025 and BL4040 gives the owner two documented pack capacities to manage within the XGT system. It does not, by itself, establish runtime or tell us which pack is best for a specific cut; Makita's performance claims are not independent results. A single charger is listed, and the exact bundle page also includes a tool bag. The buyer should confirm both battery model numbers and charger presence, then follow the manual's compatibility and charging instructions. The two battery capacities should not be collapsed into one assumed kit capacity or confused with the two-BL4040 arrangement on GT500M and GT501M.

Who should compare this bundle

GT401M1D1 is a more focused multi-tool package than those five-piece kits because it omits the circular saw but still includes a drill, impact driver and light. It can be sensible when those tools are also needed and the buyer wants both smaller and larger XGT battery packs in one set. If the reciprocating saw is the only missing item, the set may add unnecessary equipment; compare it with exact saw-only and saw-kit models, keeping their contents separate. The finder can represent it as current, full-size, cordless, battery-and-charger included, but the questionnaire does not ask for XGT. That result does not verify compatibility with any battery already owned.

Confirm before ordering

Match the exact GT401M1D1 model text, not a close GT400 or GT500 family number. Ask for the complete item list, including GRJ01 saw, BL4025, BL4040, charger and bag, and verify whether the seller supplies any blade. Check XGT compatibility in the GRJ01 manual; Makita 18V LXT is a separate platform. If a seller's listing shows a different battery mix, a different circular saw, or a saw-only package, treat that as a different offer and resolve it before purchase. The manufacturer page is evidence of the intended package, not evidence that a retailer currently has every component in stock.