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What battery, charger and blade does the XRJ06PT kit actually include?
Makita lists two BL1850B 5.0Ah batteries, a DC18RD dual-port charger, a 6 in 18-TPI metal blade and a tool bag (831271-6). The kit builds on the XRJ06Z saw body, but its supplied power equipment is a real package difference from the Z tool-only configuration.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the PT kit's 10.2 lb number prove a 10 lb bare-tool limit?
No. Makita's 10.2 lb figure is for the saw with battery, while the 19.845 lb figure is shipping weight for the complete retail box. Neither is a published bare-tool weight, so the exact tool-only mass remains unknown for strict weight filtering.
Explore this need in the finder →What are the maker-stated stroke and cutting-capacity figures?
Makita lists a 1-1/4 in stroke, 0–2,300 SPM low and 0–3,000 SPM high, a 10 in wood capacity with a 12 in blade, and a 5-1/8 in pipe capacity. They are specified limits, not independently timed cuts; choose an appropriate blade and support the shoe firmly as the manual instructs.
Explore this need in the finder →Research-based assessment: XRJ06PT is the complete 5.0Ah kit built around Makita's XRJ06 brushless reciprocating-saw body. It pairs the saw with two 18V LXT batteries, a dual-port charger, a tool bag and one named blade. The important distinction from XRJ06Z is the supplied package, not a different saw mechanism. This assessment uses Makita's exact U.S. listing, its XRJ06 family manual and the PT flyer; no hands-on testing or independent measurement is claimed.
What is in this exact kit?
Makita's product page enumerates the XRJ06Z saw body, two BL1850B 5.0Ah batteries, one DC18RD dual-port charger, a tool bag (831271-6) and one 6-inch 18-TPI metal-cutting blade (723066-A-1). That is substantially more useful than a title that just says “kit”: a buyer can compare a specific two-pack/charger package with the tool-only XRJ06Z or the discontinued XRJ06M set. Confirm that the seller's package really has the 5.0Ah batteries, charger and bag; a product-family photo or a broad “LXT kit” description is not proof that every current or used box contains them. If you already own two appropriate LXT batteries and charging equipment, the kit duplicates gear you may not need.The saw body behind the package
The two batteries power the 36V (18V X2) brushless saw. Makita lists a 1-1/4-inch stroke and two speed ranges, 0–2,300 and 0–3,000 SPM. A two-finger variable trigger modulates speed within the selected range; the specification says there is no variable-speed dial. The maker's capacity table gives up to 10 inches in wood with a 12-inch blade and 5-1/8 inches in pipe. Treat these as maker-stated capacity limits, not measured throughput or a promise for every workpiece. The long stroke and 36V platform suggest a serious full-size format, but the manual still emphasizes correct blade choice, a pilot groove at lower speed, firm shoe contact and suitable eye protection. Selectable orbital action is explicitly listed as absent.Controls, shoe and weight are easy to misread
The documented features include a brushless motor, light with preglow/afterglow, retractable hook and tool-less blade clamp. The manual says to remove the battery before blade service, insert the blade fully and check retention. Its five-level shoe passage is conditional—“if provided (country specific).” Although that family manual is page-linked, the exact U.S. PT page calls the shoe reinforced and fixed without confirming the optional adjustment. This review therefore leaves adjustable-shoe matching unknown instead of promising that every country version has it. Makita's 10.2-pound number includes battery cartridges; the 19.845-pound figure is shipping weight for the kit. Neither is the bare saw mass, and the latter is not a measured in-use or carrying weight for the assembled saw.PT versus M and Z
The exact PT listing says the saw body is XRJ06Z, meaning the core model family is shared with the tool-only option. XRJ06M was the earlier kit with two 4.0Ah BL1840B batteries, the same DC18RD charger, a blade and a hard plastic case. Makita now marks that M page discontinued and names PT as replacement; PT moves to two 5.0Ah packs and a tool bag. The source records support that package change, but do not establish a new cutting mechanism or a quantified runtime comparison between the configurations. XRJ06Z, by contrast, excludes batteries and charger, so it fits a buyer supplying those items separately. None of these package details proves current availability, a particular seller's condition, price or battery health.XRJ06PT makes the most sense for a buyer who wants this 36V X2 body and needs two matching packs and a charger in the same exact package. It is a poor shortcut for someone who needs a bare-tool weight below a strict limit: the sources do not publish that number. Consult Makita's XRJ06PT product page, PT flyer and family manual to check contents, battery compatibility and safe setup.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Saw format | Full-size, two-handed saw |
|---|---|
| Power source | Cordless battery |
| Battery platform | Makita 18V LXT |
| Motor type | Brushless |
| Stroke length | 1.25 in |
| No-load stroke rate | 3000 SPM |
| Tool-free blade change | Yes |
| Selectable orbital action | No |
| Work light | Yes |
| Hang hook | Yes |
| Weight with battery | 10.2 lb |
| Overall length | 17.75 in |
| Battery in this package | Yes |
| Charger in this package | Yes |
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