Makita DJR187Z 18V Reciprocating Saw - 255 mm Wood Capacity

Makita DJR187Z 18V Akku-Reciprosäge is a full-size cordless reciprocating saw built around the 18V LXT battery platform. Its long 32 mm stroke and two speed ranges give the tool a clear demolition and construction focus.

Long Stroke Cutting Platform

The DJR187Z uses an 18V LXT battery and reaches 0-2,300 strokes per minute in low range or 0-3,000 strokes per minute in high range, according to the listed model specifications. Its 1-1/4-inch stroke is paired with a brushless motor and a two-speed selector.

Cutting capacity is rated at 10 inches in wood with an 11-3/4-inch blade and 5-1/8 inches for pipe. The same specification listing gives an overall length of 17-1/4 inches, a tool weight of 6.9 pounds, an 84 dB(A) noise level, and 16.5 m/s² vibration.

Battery And Cutting Details

The bare-tool configuration is designed for Makita's 18V LXT slide-style lithium-ion batteries. The DJR187Z listing specifies compatibility with the LXT system and identifies the package as a tool without a battery or charger.

Makita's model information lists a 670 W continuous rating input, a 32 mm stroke, 255 mm wood capacity, and 130 mm pipe capacity. A vertical crank mechanism is also listed for the DJR187Z, while dust- and moisture-resistant XPT construction appears in the model specifications.

DJR187Z Compared With DJR186Z

The DJR187Z keeps the DJR186Z's 32 mm stroke and 255 mm cutting depth in the comparison data, but its maximum stroke rate reaches 3,000 strokes per minute versus 2,800 strokes per minute for the DJR186Z. The comparison also lists the DJR187Z at 3.14 kg and the DJR186Z at 2.87 kg.

That difference places the DJR187Z in the larger full-size cordless reciprocating saw class rather than the compact category. Its 18V LXT compatibility suits users who already own Makita batteries, while the bare-tool format adds the separate cost and weight of the required battery and charger.

Where This Saw Fits

Makita DJR187Z is best matched with framing lumber, demolition work, and pipe cutting where a long stroke and high stroke rate matter. The 10-inch wood capacity and 5-1/8-inch pipe rating define a tool intended for substantial cuts rather than light trim work.

The model's limits are equally concrete: the package does not include a battery or charger, and the listed 6.9-pound tool weight excludes the battery. For an existing LXT user, that format avoids duplicate charging equipment; for a new system buyer, the complete setup requires additional components.