2026 Makita XEC01Z

36V (18V X2) LXT Brushless 9 in Power Cutter, with AFT, Electric Brake, Tool Only

POWER: The BL™ Brushless Motor powered by two 18V LXT® batteries eliminate the hassle of engine pull starts
CAPACITY: Makes single pass cuts up to 3-1/2" in various materials
CONTROL: AFT® turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel is suddenly forced to stop
DUST MANAGEMENT: Integrated water delivery continuously feeds water for OSHA Table 1 Compliance
INCLUDES: Diamond blade, cut-off wheel and socket wrench (battery and charger not included)

The 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless 9” Power Cutter, Tool Only (XEC01Z) has the power to cut through various materials with all the benefits and convenience of cordless operation. The XEC01Z has a maximum cutting depth of 3-1/2”, thus can cut through standard residential concrete slab in a single pass. Besides concrete, it has the power to cut through I-beams, steel pipe (3”), rebar (3/4” -#6), metal stud (14” wide) and more.

The benefits of a cordless power cutter over a gas power cutter include no oil/gas mixing, no emissions, no pull starts, no engine maintenance, and lighter weight. This means reduced operator fatigue, instant starts, cost savings, and the ability to use the power cutter indoors, in tight spaces, and high elevations.

An integrated water delivery system continuously feeds water for OSHA Table 1 Compliance in concrete cutting applications. Water flow is controlled with an adjustment knob.

The belt-drive design provides smoother operation with lower vibration. The XEC01Z has a purpose-built BL™ Brushless Motor, which eliminates carbon brushes and enables the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. The brushless motor delivers 6,600 RPM.

Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT®) turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel is suddenly forced to stop. An electric brake stops the wheel in 4 seconds or less allowing for faster re-positioning. And Makita's Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) is designed to improve a tool’s operation in harsh conditions by channeling water and dust from key internal components.

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita® 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita® 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside.

Other features of the cordless power cutter include a built-in L.E.D. light, large spindle lock button for easier wheel changes, rubberized front handle for comfort, a lock-off power switch and soft start, integrated overload indicator, L.E.D. battery charge indicator, and protective battery compartment.

The XEC01Z is a cordless solution for masons, roofers, plumbers, remodelers, construction workers, landscape and hardscape workers, metal fabricators, commercial framers, pipe fitters, vehicle mechanics, firefighters, and more.

TECHNOLOGY

LXT® Lithium-Ion
Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries.

Star Protection Computer Controls™
Makita cordless tools are engineered for industrial applications, and for added protection during the most demanding jobs Makita created STAR Protection Computer Controls™. STAR is communications technology that monitors conditions during use, allowing the tool and battery to exchange data to protect against overloading, overdischarging and overheating. If STAR detects conditions that threaten to overload, overdischarge or overheat the tool or battery, the tool will automatically stop. At that time the user can either restart the tool, change or charge the battery, and put the tool back to work. When you slide a Makita 18V LXT® battery with the STAR symbol onto a Makita tool that has either the STAR symbol or a yellow terminal, you are benefitting from STAR Protection Computer Controls™.

XPT™ Extreme Protection Technology
When the job takes your Makita tool into harsh conditions, Makita Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) provides added protection. XPT™ is a series of integrated seals engineered to channel away dust and water for increased durability. Wherever the job takes you, Makita tools equipped with XPT™ are engineered for increased durability and longer tool life.

Features May Include: 

• Eliminates the hassles of gas with lower weight, reduced maintenance, and zero emissions allowing use in indoor environments
• Brushless motor powered by two 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion batteries eliminate the hassle of engine pull starts allowing immediate starts-up (batteries not included)
• Brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life; delivers 6,600 RPM
• Integrated water delivery system with water flow adjustment knob continuously feeds water for OSHA Table 1 Compliance in concrete cutting applications
• Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT®) turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel is suddenly forced to stop
• Electric brake stops the wheel in 4 seconds or less allowing for faster re-positioning
• Built-in L.E.D. light with an independent on/off switch illuminates the cutting area for increased visibility
• Makes single pass cuts up to a 3-1/2" depth in various masonry and metal materials
• Integrated overload indicator alerts of excessive battery power draw during heavy loads (batteries not included)
• Overload protection is designed to protect the motor from burnout in abnormally high torque situations
• Soft start suppresses start-up reaction for smoother start-ups and longer gear life
• Protective battery compartment helps prevent dust and slurry contamination
• Extreme Protection Technology (XPT™) is engineered for improved dust and water resistance for operation in harsh conditions
• Rubberized front handle can be held in multiple positions for increased comfort at various cutting orientations
• Belt-drive design provides smoother operation with lower vibration
• Lock-off power switch requires two actions to start power
• Large spindle lock button for easier wheel changes while wearing gloves
• Lower noise at 114 dB(A) and smoother operation for continuous use over longer periods
• Weighs only 13.7 lbs. with batteries for reduced operator fatigue (battery not included)
• Integrated battery charge light indicator allows user to monitor battery charge level for each of the two batteries (batteries not included)
• 3-year limited warranty
• Only use genuine Makita batteries and chargers