MAKITA DRS780Z
Twin 18v Circular saw - 185mm blade
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 5100rpm
- Depth of cut: 65mm
- Brushless motor
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 5100rpm
- Depth of cut: 65mm
- Brushless motor
- Cardboard box
- Body only - No battery, charger or case
- No load speed: 5100rpm
- Depth of cut: 65mm
- Brushless motor
- Cardboard box
Makita DRS780Z
The Makita DRS780Z is a 36V (2 x 18V) cordless rear-handle circular saw designed for high-performance cutting in timber and sheet materials. Supplied as a bare unit, it’s ideal for framing, roofing, and structural work.
Key Features:
• Cordless: Powered by two 18V LXT lithium-ion batteries for 36V performance.
• Brushless Motor: Delivers high power, longer runtime, and reduced maintenance.
• Cutting Capacity: Cuts up to 65 mm at 90°, 45 mm at 45°, and 38 mm at 53°.
• Rear-Handle Design: Provides better control and balance for rip cuts and framing.
• Automatic Torque Drive (ADT): Adjusts speed and torque under load for optimal performance.
• Dust Management: Rear dust port with vacuum adapter for cleaner operation.
• Electric Brake & Soft Start: Enhances safety and control.
• Magnesium Base & Guard: Lightweight yet durable for site use.
• Supplied With: 185 mm 20T TCT blade and hex wrench (no batteries or charger).
Technical Specifications:
• Voltage: 2 x 18V (36V)
• No-Load Speed: 5,100 rpm
• Blade Diameter: 185 mm
• Blade Bore: 30 mm
• Cutting Depth at 90°: 65 mm
• Cutting Depth at 45°: 45 mm
• Cutting Depth at 53°: 38 mm
• Weight (with batteries): 5.0–5.6 kg
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 446 x 196 x 270 mm
Alternative: Makita DHS710ZJ
A 190 mm twin 18V circular saw with 68.5 mm cutting depth and a similar rear-handle layout, offering strong performance in a slightly lighter package.
An introduction to circular saws: Circular saws, sometimes known as a rip saw or Skil saw, are used for straight, vertical cuts in wood, wood with nails, corrian (worktops), laminates & aluminium depending on the blade selected. Click here to see all our saws
To choose between circular saws: The subsequent criteria needed for choosing a circular saw is the diameter of the blade to determine the depth of cut. The more popular diameters tend to be 190mm & 235mm. Circular saws with this 185mm diameter blade are broadly in the middle of the diameter blade range. Click here to see all our circular saws
To make sure you've got the right circular saw - 185mm blade: Choosing the right battery: Cordless (or battery powered) tools have various chemical battery types; Li-ion is the latest technology, prior to that it was Ni-MH and Ni-Cad was the original. The higher the Ah (Ampere hours) the longer the interval between charges; the fewer times you recharge a battery the longer it will last. Some cordless tools can also come without batteries - also referred to as naked, bare units or body only. These tools are supplied without a battery or charger and more often than not without any accessoires. As a result they are significantly cheaper in price.
Click here to see all our circular saw - 185mm blade
- 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.
