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Best reciprocating saw for Makita batteries

Updated: 21 October 2026

You already own Makita 18 V packs and you want one saw from this amazon.co.uk set, plus a cheaper alternative if £60 feels high for a non-Makita body. The best reciprocating saw for Makita batteries, inside this comparison only, is a third-party body. It is not a factory DJR. UK dealers who answer the same words lead with a DJR186 or DJR187, which is a different shortlist. Scores and prices are from the [Makita reciprocating saw comparison](/hub/power-saws/makita-reciprocating-saw), captured on 20 October 2026. Peter F. did not lab-test these saws. A qualifying amazon.co.uk purchase can earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.

You already own Makita 18 V packs and you want one saw from this amazon.co.uk set, plus a cheaper alternative if £60 feels high for a non-Makita body.

Our top picks

Fledukten Fledukten two-battery kit

Best overall

Fledukten Fledukten two-battery kit
6.2/10about £62.99
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OHAISFELA OHAISFELA body only

Rank 2

OHAISFELA OHAISFELA body only
6.5/10about £59.99
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Builrand Builrand bare tool

Best value

Builrand Builrand bare tool
6.2/10about £48.99
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On this page
  1. 1.What “best” means in this set
  2. 2.Top pick, the OHAISFELA body
  3. 3.Best value, the Builrand bare tool
  4. 4.Who should buy a kit or walk away

What “best” means in this set

“Best” here means the highest score among third-party bodies that name Makita 18 V codes, not the best saw Makita makes. The score uses the star line, the review count, an LXT-style pack fit, and what the price includes. A 4.5 from two reviews cannot win. The JR105DZ and the WORKPRO kit are not competing for this badge. The top pick is the OHAISFELA body on a score of 65. Best value is the Builrand bare tool on 62. Fledukten also reaches 62, and its value part is lower because the packs are a separate family. Platform comes before the award, which the buying guide sets out.

Top pick, the OHAISFELA body

The OHAISFELA YYQH-RS18-MT is listed at £59.99 with no battery. amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 16 reviews. UK texts mention four starter blades, a tool-free clamp, a variable-speed trigger and a rubber grip. The bullets claim a 20 mm stroke and 0–3500 strokes per minute. A UK review says the label reads 3000 SPM. Reviewers also call the 2 kg body noisy. Skip it if you need a battery in the box, only own CXT packs, or need a published vibration figure. The fit it does offer is BL1820 to BL1860, including the B variants. Garden limits are on the pruning page.
Fledukten Fledukten two-battery kit

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Fledukten Fledukten two-battery kit
6.2/10about £62.99
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Best value, the Builrand bare tool

Builrand’s bare tool is listed at £48.99 and 1.8 kg, with four speeds 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 have text. One says it does the job with little effort. The other calls it sturdy. Fourteen ratings have no comment here, and those two lines do not describe a pallet or a branch. There is no battery and no stated stroke, which is why it sits just behind the OHAISFELA. It still takes best value for packs you already own. A kit can suit empty hands. It does not take this badge.

Who should buy a kit or walk away

If you own no Makita packs, neither award is your saw. Fledukten at £62.99 includes two 21 V 4.0 Ah packs that must not go on a Makita tool. WORKPRO at £69.99, 4.2 from 390, is a 20 V kit with a claimed 25 mm stroke. Walk away from ConBlom at £39.99 (3.3 from 75), luolety at £46.59 (2.9 from 12) and the £49.99 JOJOCY (3.4 from 22, smoke and cut-outs). Power Tool Mate listed a DJR186Z at £83.99 and a DJR187Z at £177.99 including VAT. Those shop prices sit on the genuine Makita comparison.

Common questions

Which listing is the top pick, and what is it not?
The top pick is the OHAISFELA body at £59.99, score 65, with 4.4 from 16 reviews. It names Makita 18 V packs and it is not a Makita DJR. There is no battery in the box, and a UK review says the label reads 3000 SPM against a 3500 listing.
Why is Builrand best value when a two-battery kit looks fuller?
Builrand at £48.99 scores 62 and you bring your own Makita pack. Fledukten also scores 62, but its 21 V packs must not go on Makita tools, so its value part is lower. A kit is the better buy only when you have no packs yet.
Who should skip the OHAISFELA?
Skip it if you need a battery in the price, if you only own 12 V CXT packs, or if the job needs a published vibration figure. Also skip it if the 3000-versus-3500 clash is enough reason to want a factory spec sheet. UK reviews mention noise, so a long overhead cut is a weaker match.
Why does Builrand win with only two written reviews?
The score can use 4.0 from 16 and the £48.99 price. The two written UK lines say it does the job with little effort and feels sturdy. Fourteen ratings have no text here. The award falls if you need a stated stroke or a thick stack of cutting stories.
Should I buy Fledukten if I own no Makita packs?
Yes, if you want a saw, two 4.0 Ah packs and a charger for £62.99 and you will keep those packs off every Makita tool. UK reviews mention roots, small branches and a fixed shoe. If you expect to buy LXT tools later, wait. Do not charge those packs on a Makita fast charger.
When do I leave this page for a genuine DJR?
When the cut is regular timber or pipe, when you are paid to do it, or when an employer needs a vibration number. A DJR186Z was about £84 to £115 including VAT in this check, and a DJR187Z commonly around £170 to £195. That spend is outside the award for a £49 copy.

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Sources

Public UK sources first, then the amazon.co.uk listings compared on this page, captured on 20 October 2026. Shop prices for a genuine DJR body are named UK shops, not an amazon.co.uk pound price.

  1. Makita UK DJR187 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  2. Power Tool World JR105DZ (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  3. HSE vibration calculator guide (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  4. HSE L108 noise (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  5. CMT UK reciprocating saw blades (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  6. Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
  7. DVS Power Tools DJR187Z (retrieved 20 October 2026)