MAKITA DJN161Z
18v Nibbler
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Single speed
- Max cut - mild steel: 1.6mm
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Single speed
- Max cut - mild steel: 1.6mm
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- Single speed
- Max cut - mild steel: 1.6mm
- Cardboard box
DJN161Z
The Makita DJN161Z is the body‑only version of the 18V LXT brushless nibbler, designed for distortion‑free cutting of sheet metal. It features a 360° adjustable die holder, compact form factor, and high cutting accuracy.
Key Features:
- Battery System: 18V LXT
• Motor: Brushless
• Cutting Capacity: Steel up to 1.6 mm, Stainless up to 1.2 mm, Aluminium up to 2.5 mm
• Die Holder Rotation: 360° (12‑step indexed)
• Cutting Direction: Straight or curved
• Accessories: Body‑only (no battery or charger)
Technical Specifications:
- Nominal Battery Voltage: 18 V
• Strokes per Minute: 1900 min⁻¹
• Min Cutting Radius (Inside): 45 mm
• Min Cutting Radius (Outside): 50 mm
• Sound Pressure: 81 dB(A)
• Noise Uncertainty: 3 dB(A)
• Vibration (Metal Cutting): 9.5 m/s²
• Vibration Uncertainty: 1.5 m/s²
• Product Dimensions: 313 × 78 × 189 mm
• Weight with Battery: 2.1–2.4 kg
Alternative: Makita DJN171Z
A newer 18V LXT brushless nibbler with improved ergonomics and a more compact cutting head for tighter curves and enhanced control.
Nibblers are used by mechanics, sheet metal workers, engineers & fabricators to repeatly punch a series of semi circlular holes in metal. Click here to see all our metalworking tools
- Battery Ah: 0 Ah
- Charging Time: 0 min
- Net weight: 1.9 - 2.3 kg
- Body only machine: 1
- 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 »
- For most orders we use a premium carrier that notifies you of a one hour timed delivery slot and sends text updates.
- If you change your mind within 30 days of buying a tool, no problem. Provided the tool has not been used and is in its original packaging, please email us at [email protected] quoting your order number, and we'll reply with your return options.
- 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.



