Makita · Makita 18V LXT
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Compact Router
- Speed
- 10,000–30,000 RPM
- Collet
- 1/4"
- Weight
- 4.6 lb with battery
Makita 18V owners and anyone who wants a metal-bodied router that can grow into a plunge kit.
Illustration only — dimensions not published · product photo coming soon
Compact router · Ryobi 18V ONE+
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Router
Beginners and crafters on Ryobi batteries: sign edges, box lids, roundovers on shelves.
We don't list prices — they change daily. Tap a retailer to see today's price.
· See it at real size · $ · budget tierWhat we like
- Budget tier with a brushless motor
- Edge guide and dust adaptor in the box
- Micro-adjust dial for precise depth
- Shares batteries with Ryobi's large ONE+ family
Keep in mind
- Fixed base only
- Narrower speed range than Milwaukee or Makita
Specs, with sources
| No-load speed | 15,000–30,000 RPM | source ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Variable dial, 6 speed settings | source ↗ |
| Collet | 1/4" | source ↗ |
| Base | Fixed (die-cast) | source ↗ |
| Max bit diameter | 1-1/2" (with base installed) | source ↗ |
| Electric brake | Unverified | |
| Voltage | 18V | source ↗ |
| Battery family | Ryobi 18V ONE+ | source ↗ |
| Weight (tool only) | 3.04 lb | source ↗ |
| Weight with battery | 4.0 lb | source ↗ |
| Length | Unverified | |
| Height | Unverified | |
| Brushless motor | Yes | source ↗ |
| In the box | Router, edge guide, collet wrench, vacuum dust adaptor (PBLRR01B is tool only) | source ↗ |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | source ↗ |
| Noise (declared) | Unverified | |
| Vibration (declared) | Unverified | |
| Colors | green | source ↗ |
Note: With a 2.0Ah High Performance battery (Pro Tool Reviews)
Specs checked 2026-10-24. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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- Collet
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- Speed
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- Collet
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- Weight
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Picking bits for this router? Every router here takes 1/4" shank bits — see the router bits guide for what each profile does.