The Makita XCS01T1 bundles the 18V LXT cordless rebar cutter with a 5.0Ah battery, rapid charger, and carrying case. Powered by a brushed motor, it cuts up to #6 (3/4 in.) rebar in approximately 6.5 seconds. The cutting head rotates a full 360 degrees for optimal positioning, and the long-lasting double-sided blade delivers up to 4,000 cuts before requiring replacement.
What size rebar can the XCS01T1 cut?
The XCS01T1 cuts rebar from 1/8 in. up to #6 (3/4 in.) diameter. It handles 60-grade rebar and cuts a #6 bar in approximately 6.5 seconds.
Is the XCS01T1 motor brushless?
No. The XCS01T1 uses a conventional brushed motor. Makita's brushless rebar cutter is the XCS04ZK/XCS04T1, which targets #5 (5/8 in.) rebar.
How many cuts does the blade last?
The factory double-sided cutting blade provides up to 4,000 cuts of #3 (3/8 in.) rebar before needing replacement. Replacement blade sets are available separately.
Can the cutting head be repositioned?
Yes. The cutting head rotates a full 360 degrees, allowing the operator to work in tight spaces and cut at any angle without repositioning the tool body.
What battery and charger are included?
The kit includes one BL1850B 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery with an integrated charge level indicator and the DC18RC Rapid Optimum Charger, which fully charges the 5.0Ah battery in approximately 45 minutes.
Is the XCS01Z tool-only version compatible with existing 18V LXT batteries?
Yes. The XCS01Z accepts any Makita 18V LXT battery, allowing contractors already on the LXT platform to share batteries across their tool fleet.
# Makita 18V LXT Cordless Rebar Cutter Kit (5.0Ah) **Model:** `XCS01T1` **Brand:** Makita **Category:** Flush Cut Saw > The Makita XCS01T1 bundles the 18V LXT cordless rebar cutter with a 5.0Ah battery, rapid charger, and carrying case. Powered by a brushed motor, it cuts up to #6 (3/4 in.) rebar in approximately 6.5 seconds. The cutting head rotates a full 360 degrees for optimal positioning, and the long-lasting double-sided blade delivers up to 4,000 cuts before requiring replacement. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Rebar Cutter | | Voltage | 18 | | Platform | LXT | | Cut Capacity In | 0.75 | | Brushless | No | | Tool Only | No | | Battery Included | Yes | | Battery Ah | 5 | | Charger Included | Yes | | Weight (lbs) | 24.3 | | Warranty | 3-year limited | | Barcode (UPC) | | ## What's Included - 18V LXT cordless rebar cutter (XCS01Z) - 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery (BL1850B) - 18V LXT Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC) - carrying case Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/makita/flush-cut-saw/xcs01t1-makita-18v-lxt-cordless-rebar-cutter-kit/