The best Makita reciprocating saws, compared.
Top pick: Fledukten two-battery kit Best value: Builrand bare tool – Best value at about £48.99, with named Makita 18 V codes, eight blades and no failure text in the captured reviews. Updated October 2026.
A Makita reciprocating saw search on amazon.co.uk is a mixed shelf, not one factory line. Ten are third-party bodies or kits that name Makita 18 V packs. One is the genuine Makita on 12 V. One is a 20 V kit that does not use Makita batteries at all. You already own blue Makita packs and want a rough sabre saw for pallets, pipe and branches, or you typed the brand and need to see that the cheapest rows are not Makita tools. What to check before you choose a row is in the [Makita reciprocating saw buying guide](/hub/power-saws/makita-reciprocating-saw/sub/makita-reciprocating-saw-buying-guide). A blue housing does not make a saw a Makita, and it does not carry a Makita warranty. A DJR187 on 18 V is still the published-spec choice for stroke, noise and vibration. Makita UK lists a 32 mm stroke for the DJR187, with noise and vibration figures that belong to that part number only. A bare body needs packs you already own, in the range the listing names, typically BL1820 to BL1860 and the B variants. An 18 V slide will not fit it. The kit uses its own 20 V pack and charger, and those packs do not belong on Makita tools.
A Makita reciprocating saw search on amazon.co.uk is a mixed shelf, not one factory line. Ten are third-party bodies or kits that name Makita 18 V packs. One is the genuine Makita on 12 V.
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Which batteries do you already own?
Fledukten's kit is listed at £62.99 with two 21 V 4.0 Ah packs, a 1.2 A charger, a case and eight blades, and the body is also claimed to accept Makita 18 V packs. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 10 reviews. UK texts praise the second battery for roots, small branches and general DIY, plus a variable trigger, a safety lock and a tool-free change. A UK review says the shoe is fixed, so you choose blade length instead of sliding the nose, and that there is no lock-on for long repetitive cuts. The case is called flimsy for a trade van. The listing says the kit's own packs must not go on tools from other brands, and they must not go on a Makita fast charger. Buy it if you have no Makita packs and want a self-contained weekend kit. Do not buy it to share cells with a Makita drill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A weekend kit if you do not already own Makita batteries
Less suitable: Anyone who wants one battery family shared with Makita LXT tools
Specifications
Common questions
Can the Fledukten batteries go on a Makita drill?
No. The listing says the saw can use Makita batteries, but the batteries in this kit cannot be used with tools from other brands.
Is the shoe adjustable?
A UK review says the shoe is fixed, so you choose blade length instead of sliding the nose. The bullets do not describe an adjustable shoe.
What is in the box at £62.99?
The components row lists the saw, two 21 V 4.0 Ah batteries, a 1.2 A charger, a case, a manual, six wood blades and two bi-metal blades.
This second JOJOCY body is listed at £54.99 and 1.8 kg, with a claimed brushless motor, 0–3500 rpm, a safety lock and four blades. The bullets name Makita packs from BL1820 to BL1860 and the B variants, and they say it is not compatible with G-series batteries. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from two reviews. The captured text has one short line from Germany saying it has been fine so far, and no UK cutting report. Stroke length is not stated. A 4.5 from two ratings does not show that it outlasts the other JOJOCY listing at 3.4 from 22, which does have UK texts about smoke and cut-outs. Buy this exact page only if you can return it quickly. Skip it if you want UK comments on wood, pipe or branches before you pay.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if you specifically want this listing and can return it after a first cut
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on UK review evidence, or comparing it with the better-documented JOJOCY at £49.99
Specifications
Common questions
Will this JOJOCY saw take a G-series battery?
The bullets say no. They name BL1820 through BL1860 and the B variants, and they say it is not compatible with G-series batteries.
Is a battery included at £54.99?
No. The bullets say tool only and non-OEM. Four blades are included.
How many people have reviewed it?
The listing shows 4.5 from 2 reviews. The captured text has one short line and no UK cutting report.
The OHAISFELA YYQH-RS18-MT is a body-only saw listed at £59.99 and 2 kg, and UK reviewers on amazon.co.uk use it with packs they already own rather than a battery in the box. The page shows 4.4 from 16 reviews, with praise for four starter blades, a tool-free clamp, a variable-speed trigger and a rubber grip. Bullets claim a 20 mm stroke, an adjustable front shoe and 0–3500 strokes per minute, but a UK review says the tool itself is labelled 3000 SPM. Reviewers also call it noisy and on the heavy side, though one found the weight reassuring, and they say you should let the blade work instead of forcing it. It names Makita 18 V codes from BL1820 to BL1860, including the B variants, and it is not a Makita saw. In this comparison it is the top pick on score for occasional DIY, and it is the wrong buy if you need a pack in the price or a published vibration figure for paid work.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional DIY if you already own Makita 18 V packs and can accept a noisy body
Less suitable: Buyers who need a battery in the box, or paid work that needs a published vibration figure
Specifications
Common questions
Does this OHAISFELA saw include a Makita battery?
No. The title and the bullets say the saw is tool only. The listing names Makita packs from BL1820 to BL1860, including the B variants.
What stroke length does the listing state?
The bullets say 20 mm. They also claim an adjustable front shoe and a tool-free clamp.
Why do the speeds not match?
The listing says 0-3500 strokes per minute. A UK review says the tool itself is labelled 3000 SPM.
Gautesy is the cheapest body in this set at £31.90, listed at 1.4 kg with 0–3500 SPM, a safety lock, an LED and four blades, and no battery. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 10 reviews, but only two UK texts are written out here. One says the machine works and is fair value apart from the blades. The other says it is slow, lacks power, does not match the stated speed, and is being returned. The bullets tell you to use a 4.0 Ah pack or larger to avoid an overload shutdown. A weight line also says 3 lb, which does not match the 1.4 kg row, so treat mass as uncertain. It is a low spend if you already own a larger Makita pack and you will fit a better blade. It is a weak choice if the job needs the speed printed on the listing.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cheap trial body if you already own a 4.0 Ah or larger Makita pack and will buy a better blade
Less suitable: Jobs that need the listed 3500 SPM, or buyers who will rely on the blades in the box
Specifications
Common questions
What battery does Gautesy say to use?
None is included. The bullets name BL1820 through BL1860 and the B variants, and they say to choose 4.0 Ah or higher to avoid overload shutdowns.
Does the listing mention a light?
Yes. The bullets name a safety lock and LED lights. Stroke length is not stated.
What do the two UK reviews say?
One says the machine works but not to rely on the included blades. The other says it is slow, lacks power, does not match the stated speed, and is being returned.
The WORKPRO W125057 is a 20 V kit at £69.99 with a 4.0 Ah pack, a fast charger on a UK 3-pin plug, and bullets that claim a 25 mm stroke and up to 2,800 rpm. It does not use Makita batteries. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 390 reviews, the largest sample in this comparison. UK buyers describe a steady cut for shed timber where there is no mains, daily use over about three months, and a 2.4 kg body one person can handle with one hand. The box adds a pruning blade, two wood blades and two pipe blades, and the bullets add a tool-free change, a pivoting shoe and an LED. A repeated complaint is that spare batteries are hard to find, so you stay inside WORKPRO's own system. Choose it if you want a complete kit and you do not already own Makita packs. Leave it if you searched for a body that runs on 18 V LXT.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A self-contained 20 V kit for shed and garden timber if you are not on Makita batteries
Less suitable: Anyone who wants to use existing Makita 18 V or CXT packs
Specifications
Common questions
Is the WORKPRO listing a genuine Makita reciprocating saw?
No. The WORKPRO W125057 is a 20 V kit. It does not use Makita batteries, and the packs do not belong on Makita tools.
Does the price include a battery?
Yes. The title includes a 4.0 Ah battery and a fast charger, listed at about £69.99.
What stroke does the listing claim?
The bullets claim a 25 mm stroke and up to 2,800 rpm, plus a pivoting shoe and a tool-free blade change.
NANWEI's NW-M20XMDW is the entry body at £32.99, listed at 2.85 kg, with no battery or charger and a variable trigger claimed at 0–3500 rpm. The title names Makita 18 V packs from BL1815N through BL1860B, and the box lists two wood blades and two metal blades. amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 61 reviews. A UK buyer cut metal racking and found it manageable with weak hands. Another says the saw is good for the price but a battery lasts about 20 to 40 minutes, while a separate review calls battery life good, so runtime depends on the pack you fit. Stroke length is not in the captured bullets, and the brushless claims of 80 percent more power and 60 percent less energy are marketing lines, not measurements. It is a cheap body for occasional wood and light metal if you already own a Makita pack. It is not a stand-in for a saw with a stated stroke or a battery in the price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional wood and light metal if you already own a Makita 18 V pack
Less suitable: Buyers who need a stated stroke, a battery in the box, or a lighter saw
Specifications
Common questions
Is the NANWEI listing a genuine Makita reciprocating saw?
No. It is a NANWEI body. The title names Makita 18 V packs from BL1815N through BL1860B. It is not a Makita tool.
Does the price include a battery?
No. The body is listed at about £32.99 with no battery or charger. The box lists two wood blades and two metal blades.
What stroke does the listing claim?
Stroke length is not in the captured bullets. The trigger is claimed at 0–3500 rpm. Treat the brushless power percentages as marketing lines, not measurements.
Builrand's bare tool is listed at £48.99 and 1.8 kg, with four speed settings up to 3500 SPM, a safety lock and eight blades for wood, metal, PVC and pruning. amazon.co.uk averages 4.0 from 16 reviews. Only two UK texts are written out here: one says it does the job with little effort and the buyer would purchase it again, and the other calls it powerful, sturdy and worth the money. The other 14 ratings have no written comment here, so the praise is thin. There is no battery, and the bullets do not state a stroke. The listing names Makita 18 V packs from BL1820 to BL1860, including the B variants. It is the best value body in this set if you already own those packs and you accept that most of the score is stars rather than cutting stories. It is not the pick if you need a battery, a stated stroke, or a large written sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A lower-priced body if you already own Makita 18 V packs and can live with a thin written sample
Less suitable: Buyers who need a battery, a stated stroke, or many written cutting reports
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Builrand saw include a battery?
No. The bullets say no battery, tool only, and they name Makita packs from BL1820 to BL1860, including the B variants.
What did the written reviews say?
Two UK lines are written out here. One says it does the job with little effort. The other calls it powerful and sturdy. The listing average is 4.0 from 16, so most ratings have no text here.
How many blades are listed?
Eight, described as wood, metal, PVC and pruning. The bullets also claim a tool-free change in about five seconds.
The Makita JR105DZ is the only factory Makita reciprocating saw in this set: a 1.3 kg 12 V Max CXT body at £64.99, with the battery and charger left out. amazon.co.uk shows 3.9 from 36 reviews. UK buyers describe it as well made for light to medium jobs, and one says a small pack ran out in about 10 minutes of metal cutting, so a larger CXT battery matters. The hex key is supplied, though reviewers miss it because it sits on the base above the battery slide. Makita UK dealer data lists a 13 mm stroke, 0–3300 strokes per minute and a lock-off; those figures are not in the thin Amazon bullets. An 18 V LXT pack will not fit this saw. It is the compact genuine choice for tight spaces if you already own CXT packs, and the wrong saw if your only batteries are 18 V or you need a 32 mm demolition stroke.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light cuts in a tight space if you already own Makita CXT packs
Less suitable: Owners of only 18 V LXT packs, or demolition that needs a long stroke
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Makita listing a genuine Makita reciprocating saw?
Yes. The brand field is Makita and the model is JR105DZ. It is the only factory Makita reciprocating saw in this set.
Does the price include a battery?
No. The Makita JR105DZ title says batteries and charger are not included. The box has a hex key and one blade.
What stroke does the listing claim?
The thin Amazon bullets do not state a stroke. Makita UK dealer data lists 13 mm and 0–3,300 strokes per minute, plus a lock-off. An 18 V LXT pack will not fit.
Roadtime's black body is listed at £59.99 with no battery, a claimed brushless motor, 0–3,300 rpm and an 18 mm stroke, and the box is four blades. The bullets name Makita 18 V packs and say G-series batteries are not compatible. amazon.co.uk shows 3.9 from 27 reviews. One UK buyer wanted it for tree pruning and home repairs and says the 2 kg saw cuts branches easily. Other UK texts say it started burning out on a work job, and that the motor smoked on first use and was poor on bulky items. Depth lines of up to 200 mm in wood and 10 mm in metal are listing claims, not a test we ran. It can be a light garden and repair saw if you already own a compatible pack and you stop at the first sign of smoke. It is the wrong tool for bulky demolition.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light branch and home-repair cuts if you already own a Makita 18 V pack and will stop if it smokes
Less suitable: Bulky demolition, or a first work job where a smoked motor is not acceptable
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Roadtime listing a genuine Makita reciprocating saw?
No. It is a Roadtime body. The bullets name Makita 18 V packs and say G-series batteries are not compatible.
Does the price include a battery?
No. The listing is body only at about £59.99. The box is four blades.
What stroke does the listing claim?
The product text states an 18 mm stroke, with 0–3,300 rpm. Depth lines of up to 200 mm in wood and 10 mm in metal are listing claims, not a cut we ran.
This JOJOCY body is listed at £49.99 and 1.8 kg, with 3000 rpm, eight blades and a safety lock, and the bullets say it is not a Makita tool. amazon.co.uk shows 3.4 from 22 reviews. UK texts say it cuts branches, plastic pipe and scrap timber, and that a blade change takes a few seconds. The same sample reports overheating under heavier use, cut-outs while sawing wood, a motor that smoked within an hour, and a saw that was dead after the returns window. Included blades lose their edge faster than better replacements, and vibration shows up on longer cuts. A soft grip helps for the odd household job if you already have a Makita 18 V pack. It is a weak choice when the cut is long enough for the motor to get hot.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A short, occasional cut in branches or plastic pipe if you already own a Makita 18 V pack
Less suitable: Long timber cuts, or anyone who needs a saw that stays cool and keeps working
Specifications
Common questions
Is this JOJOCY saw a Makita tool?
No. The bullets say tool only and not a Makita brand tool. They name BL1820 through BL1860 and the B variants.
What failures do UK reviews mention?
Reviews say it overheats with heavy use, cuts out in wood, smoked within an hour, or was dead after the returns window. Other UK reviews say it cuts branches, pipe and scrap timber.
How many blades are in the listing?
Eight. A UK review says changes take a few seconds and that the included blades dull faster than better replacements.
ConBlom's WK0088 is a 1.94 kg body at £39.99 that names Makita 18 V B-series packs and ships four blades with no battery. The listing claims 3500 rpm and 400 W, and a line about 35 percent more runtime is a bullet, not a measurement. amazon.co.uk averages 3.3 from 75 reviews, the largest failure cluster in this set. UK texts say it broke after about two uses, lasted about four hours, died after one use, or broke on the first cut. One UK review still uses it on steel pipe where a grinder will not reach and says it gets warm quickly. Another comment says the blade clamp is hard to seat. Makita packs fit, and the saw is not a Makita, so treat it as a gamble for one awkward cut you can afford to lose rather than a saw you expect to keep.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A single tight pipe cut you can afford to write off if the saw fails
Less suitable: A saw you expect to keep for repeated DIY or any paid job
Specifications
Common questions
Is the ConBlom saw a Makita?
No. A UK review says it is not Makita and that Makita batteries fit. The bullets name BL1820B, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B and BL1860B, and they say no battery is included.
What is the stroke length?
The captured listing does not state a stroke. A customer question on the page asks for it. The speed row says 3500 rpm and the wattage row says 400 W.
Why is the score low despite 75 reviews?
The average is 3.3. UK reviews say it broke after about two uses, lasted about four hours, died after one use, or broke on the first cut. One UK review uses it on steel pipe and says it gets warm quickly.
The luolety body is listed at £46.59 with a claimed 0–3000 rpm brushless motor, 450 W and eight blades. The title says no battery, a UK review agrees, and the components row says Battery, so the box contents conflict. Bullets state both a 22 mm and a 19 mm stroke, plus claimed depths of 50 mm in wood, 20 mm in metal and 130 mm in PVC. amazon.co.uk shows 2.9 from 12 reviews. One UK review says it broke after two uses, and another says it vibrates too much for branches. A longer UK review still uses it on branches and old planks, and says it whines and does not move the blade if the trigger is pulled too slowly. The size row of 20 × 10 × 30 mm is not a plausible tool size, so this is only a last resort for a short garden cut you can return, not a saw for low vibration or a specification that agrees with itself.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A short, returnable trial on branches or planks if you already own a Makita pack
Less suitable: Repeated branch work, or anyone who needs one consistent stroke figure
Specifications
Common questions
Is a battery in the luolety 8-blade box?
The title says no battery. A UK review says the same. The included-components row says Battery, so the row conflicts with the title.
What do UK reviews say went wrong?
One UK review says it broke after two uses. Another says it vibrates too much for branches. A longer UK review still uses it for branches and planks and says it whines if the trigger is pulled too slowly.
What wood depth does this listing claim?
The bullets say wood 50 mm, metal 20 mm and PVC 130 mm, and they state both a 22 mm and a 19 mm stroke.
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk listings captured for this comparison on 20 October 2026. There is no laboratory cut. Eight listings carry a score split into stars, review sample, platform fit and value. Roadtime, the JR105DZ, WORKPRO and NANWEI are stored at 85 from stars, review count and platform fit, with no part split. The top pick and best value are the two awards on the listings, not a second guess from the 85s. The weights below are the buying order for this page.
Battery platform
30%An LXT body needs your Makita 18 V packs. The JR105DZ needs CXT 10.8/12 V packs, not an 18 V slide. WORKPRO is a closed 20 V system. Fledukten ships 21 V packs that must not go on Makita tools or, on that listing, on a Makita fast charger.
What the price includes
25%Eight listings are bare tools. WORKPRO includes a 4.0 Ah pack and a charger. Fledukten includes two 4.0 Ah packs, a charger and a case. A body near £32 is not the same purchase as a kit near £70.
Evidence it survives
20%A UK review of a real cut counts for more than 4.5 from two ratings. ConBlom is 3.3 from 75. The luolety body is 2.9 from 12. One JOJOCY body is 3.4 from 22, with smoke in the UK texts. WORKPRO is 4.2 from 390 and is not an LXT answer.
Stroke and speed as claims
15%Third-party bullets cite about 19–25 mm and about 3,000–3,500 strokes per minute. A UK review of the OHAISFELA says the label reads 3,000 SPM against a 3,500 listing. Makita UK lists 13 mm and 0–3,300 SPM for the JR105DZ. Do not paste DJR187 figures onto a copy.
Genuine Makita versus a copy
10%Only the JR105DZ is a Makita-branded tool in this set. It is a compact CXT body for light work in a tight space, with a lock-off and an electric brake on dealer specifications. It is not a demolition saw, and an 18 V LXT pack will not fit it.
Buy the battery family before the shelf price. These twelve amazon.co.uk listings mix third-party bodies that name Makita 18 V packs, one genuine Makita JR105DZ on 12 V CXT, and a WORKPRO 20 V kit that does not use Makita batteries. The score is not a laboratory cut. A genuine DJR186 or DJR187 is a different spend, with published stroke, noise and vibration, and it is not in this table.
A Makita reciprocating saw, in the twelve amazon.co.uk listings on this page, is not one model. Ten rows are third-party bodies or kits that name Makita 18 V LXT packs such as BL1830, BL1850B and BL1860B. One row is the genuine Makita JR105DZ, a 12 V Max CXT body. One row is the WORKPRO W125057, a closed 20 V kit. A blue housing does not make a saw a Makita, and it does not carry a Makita warranty.
Only the JR105DZ is a Makita tool in this set. The other listings name Makita 18 V pack codes. That is a battery claim, not a Makita warranty and not a DJR187 specification. Do not copy the 32 mm stroke onto these bodies.
Fledukten says its included 21 V packs must not go on tools from other brands, and they must not go on a Makita fast charger. WORKPRO packs are a separate 20 V system. Use the charger in that box.
The JR105DZ is 12 V Max CXT. An 18 V LXT pack will not fit. A UK review also says a small CXT pack ran out in about 10 minutes of metal cutting. If your only batteries are 18 V, this is the wrong row.
Body-only listings name Makita 18 V codes such as BL1830, BL1850B and BL1860B. Eight prices are the saw and the blades, not a pack. The JOJOCY listing at about £54.99 excludes G-series packs. Gautesy says packs under 4.0 Ah may shut the saw down. The JR105DZ at about £64.99 needs CXT 10.8/12 V packs and ships one blade and a hex key, with no battery. WORKPRO at about £69.99 includes a 4.0 Ah pack and a UK 3-pin charger, and those packs do not belong on Makita tools.
Prefer a UK review of a finished job over a 4.5 from two reviews. The OHAISFELA is 4.4 from 16, with light-cut notes and a 20 mm stroke on the bullets, plus a label clash of 3,000 SPM against 3,500. The Builrand is 4.0 from 16, with two short positive lines and no stroke. WORKPRO is 4.2 from 390 and claims 25 mm, and it is not an LXT body. ConBlom is 3.3 from 75, with early failures. The luolety is 2.9 from 12, including a break after two uses, and the bullets state both 22 mm and 19 mm.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You already own Makita 18 V packs and you want an occasional rough cut in pallets, pipe or branches. The OHAISFELA body at about £59.99 is the top pick: named pack codes, a 20 mm stroke on the bullets, and UK notes of light DIY. It ships no battery, and it is not a Makita saw.
You do not own a Makita platform, so a bare LXT body leaves you without a battery. The WORKPRO 20 V kit at about £69.99 includes a 4.0 Ah pack and a charger, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 390 reviews. Those packs do not belong on Makita tools.
You already own Makita 18 V packs and you want the lower body price. The Builrand bare tool at about £48.99 is best value, with eight blades and two short positive UK lines. Most of the 16 ratings have no written comment here, and the stroke is not stated.
The top pick is the OHAISFELA body at about £59.99. It is 4.4 from 16 amazon.co.uk reviews, with named Makita 18 V codes, a 20 mm stroke on the bullets, and UK notes of light DIY. It is body only, and a UK review says the label reads 3,000 SPM against a 3,500 listing. Best value is the Builrand bare tool at about £48.99, at 4.0 from 16 reviews, with eight blades and two short positive UK lines. The stroke is not stated. Roadtime, the JR105DZ, WORKPRO and NANWEI each carry a score of 85 without the star, sample, fit and value split used on the other eight, so those 85s do not replace these two awards.
Builrand bare tool
Best value at about £48.99, with named Makita 18 V codes, eight blades and no failure text in the captured reviews.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
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