Makita XRJ05Z vs. Milwaukee 6538-21

Let’s take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the Makita XRJ05Z and the Milwaukee 6538-21.

Features & Benefits

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Power

The 6538-21 is corded, runs on 120 V, and draws 15 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The XRJ05Z is cordless and runs on 18 V batteries.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Makita:

For the Milwaukee:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Makita XRJ05Z with other products

	Makita XRJ05Z	Milwaukee 6538-21
Brand	Makita	Milwaukee
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	18 V	120 V
Power - Amps		15 A
Dimensions	4.6” W × 19” L × 8.6” H	18 3/4” L × 5.4” H
Weight	7.8 lbs	9.8 lbs
Stroke Length	1 1/4”	1 1/4”
Strokes/Minute	3000	2800
Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty	5 Years
Pros	Low-speed mode makes it easier to control speeds Long battery life	Best-in-class power rating lets you tackle the toughest jobs Much less vibration than lighter reciprocating saws
Cons		Heavier than typical lower-powered saws
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