MAKITA DCS553ZJ
18v Circ metal cutting saw - 150mm
- Body only - No battery or charger
- No load speed: 3900rpm
- Depth of cut: 57mm
- Brushless motor
- Body only - No battery or charger
- No load speed: 3900rpm
- Depth of cut: 57mm
- Brushless motor
- Body only - No battery or charger
- No load speed: 3900rpm
- Depth of cut: 57mm
- Brushless motor
The Makita DCS553ZJ is an 18V LXT cordless metal cutting saw designed for fast, clean cuts through steel, aluminium, and other metals. It’s ideal for electricians, fabricators, and site-based trades cutting conduit, trunking, and steel plate.
Key Features:
• Compact 150 mm blade with 57.5 mm max cutting depth
• Brushless motor for high power and extended battery life
• Chip collection box for cleaner, spark-free cutting
• Electric brake and soft start for safe, smooth operation
• Transparent window for viewing cutting line
Technical Specifications:
• Voltage: 18V LXT
• Blade Diameter: 150 mm
• Bore Size: 20 mm
• Max Cutting Depth: 57.5 mm
• No-Load Speed: 4,200 rpm
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 267 x 186 x 250 mm
• Weight (with battery): 3.1 – 3.5 kg
• Brake: Yes
• Motor: Brushless
• Dust/Chip Collection: Integrated box

DCS553 is a 150mm (5-7/8") cordless metal cutter powered by 18V Li-ion battery.
- Electric brake
- LED job light
- Brushless motor
- Soft start
- Retractable joist hook
- Automatic Torque Drive Technology: Automatically changes the cutting speed according to load condition for optimum operation
- Built-in dust collection system
- Easy disposal – metal chip / dust can be thrown away by opening the cap of the dust box
- Stainless steel base plate
- Compact and lightweight design
- Flat motor housing end
- On-tool storage for hex wrench.
- Conveniently located shaft and lock for easy blade replacement
- Lock-off lever helps prevent accidental starts
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion
- Blade Diameter: 150 mm
- Net weight: 2.8 - 3.1 kg
- Body only machine: 1
- Vibration: Cutting Metal: 2.5 m/sec²
- Voltage: 18 v
- Joblight: 1
- Noise sound power: 114 dB(A)
- No Load Speed: 4200 rpm
- Max Cut @ 0º: 57.5 mm
- Vibration K factor: 1.5 m/sec²
- Electric Brake: 1
- Bore Diameter: 20 mm
- Noise K factor: 3 dB(A)
- Noise sound pressure: 103 dB(A)

- 1 year warranty can be extended to 3 years by registering the tool online within 30 days of purchase, subject to the following conditions:
- the tool is CE marked and was purchased on or after 1st July 2012
- the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool - To register your tool for extended warranty click here
- Warranty claims: Please request a collection from Makita using their returns form. Alternatively, you can speed the process up by taking the tool to your nearest approved Makita Area Service Agent. You can find your nearest agent here. When searching for your nearest agent on the website you will need to select the 'Service - Electric' tick box for a power tool warranty claim, or the 'Service - Garden Machinery' tick box for a garden tool warranty claim. Please contact Howe Tools should you need any assistance.
- You can order until 8pm for free next working day delivery to nearly all of England and Wales. For locations further from our hub, our cut off is 5pm. Some harder-to-reach locations may take an extra day. More info »
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- If you change your mind within 30 days of buying a tool, not a problem (assuming the tool has not been used and is in its original packaging) - call us on 0333 004 3000 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll contact you to arrange collection. Once the tool is received back, we will refund the cost of the tool less a £6 collection charge.
- If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement.
- If the tool is faulty after 30 days of buying it, and before the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty, we will guide you through the manufacturer’s warranty process.
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