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Makita 18V LXT Brushless Compact Router
Makita · DRT50Z · 2018
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Specifications
- Power
- 18V LXT
- Collet Size
- 6mm + 8mm
- Speed
- 10,000–30,000 RPM
- Variable Speed
- ✓
- Plunge Depth
- 40mm
- Weight
- 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs (bare)
- Cordless
- ✓
- Battery Platform
- Makita 18V LXT
- LED Light
- ✓
- Soft Start
- ✓
Verdict
Makita's cordless answer. Impressively quiet at only 78 dB, with a 40mm plunge depth that beats most competitors. If you're on the Makita 18V platform, this is the obvious choice.
Pros
- + Very quiet — only 78 dB
- + 40mm plunge depth — deepest in class
- + Brushless motor
- + Compatible with plunge and tilt bases
Cons
- − Battery sold separately
- − Heavier than corded Makita RT0702C
- − Premium price for the cordless convenience
Last updated: 2026-05-01