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Makita GSH01Z 40V max XGT circular saw, tool only

Checked 2026-10-18 against Makita's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician

The Makita GSH01Z is a 40V max XGT circular saw, sold as a bare tool (tool only). Makita publishes 7-1/4 in blade diameter, 6,000 RPM max speed. No battery or charger is in the box; it runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries. Source: Makita's US product page, checked 2026-10-18.

Key specs

Blade diameter
7-1/4 in
Max speed
6,000 RPMJoint highest of the 12 circular saws we cover
Batteries in box
0from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
Nofrom the box list

Not on Makita's US product page for the GSH01Z: Max bevel; Arbor size; Weight, tool only; Motor. We do not guess.

In the box

  • IncludedTool: circular saw
  • Not includedBattery: needs a Makita 40V max XGT battery (see batteries)
  • Not includedCharger (see chargers)
  • Not includedCase or bag

Also in the box: 7-1/4" 24T C.T. Circular Saw Blade [B-61656]

Runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries.

Model number ending "Z": Tool only: no battery or charger. How Makita model numbers work.

Find GSH01Z prices on Amazon Find GSH01Z prices at Acme Tools Find GSH01Z prices at eBay New tab, US retailers. Search results open where no exact listing is on file. Check the listing says GSH01Z and tool only; marketplace sellers vary. Bare tool: add a Makita 40V max XGT battery and charger if you do not own them. All batteries and chargers.
  • US retailer, ships from the US
  • Free shipping over $199
  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

Same tool, different package

  • GSH01M1 kit: 40V max XGT 4.0Ah Battery [BL4040], 40V max XGT Rapid Optimum Charger [DC40RA], 7-1/4" 24T C.T. Circular Saw Blade [B-61656], Tool Bag

All specs

Blade diameter
What this means

Blade diameter mainly sets how deep the saw can cut. Larger blades cut deeper, which matters for 2x lumber at a bevel and for thicker stock. Check the maker's listed cut depth at 90 and 45 degrees, and buy replacement blades in the stated diameter.

7-1/4 in
Max speed
What this means

Max speed is the top no-load speed, in RPM for rotating tools. No-load means the tool is running free, so speed drops once it is working. On drills, many makers list a figure per gear: high for small bits, low for control with large bits or long screws.

6,000 RPM
Batteries in box
What this means

This lists how many batteries come in the box, if any. Tool-only (bare) listings include no battery or charger, which suits buyers already on that battery platform. Two batteries let you charge one while working with the other.

0from the box list
Battery capacity (each)
What this means

Amp-hours (Ah) is the battery's charge capacity. At the same voltage, a higher Ah pack runs longer between charges but is usually larger and heavier. Smaller packs keep the tool lighter for overhead and light work; larger packs suit saws, grinders and other high-draw tools.

None includedfrom the box list
Charger in box
What this means

This states whether a charger is included and which type. Chargers vary in output, so the same battery can take noticeably different times to charge on different chargers. Tool-only listings usually include no charger.

Nofrom the box list
Weight with battery9.7 lbs
Tool length
What this means

Tool length is the front-to-back measurement published by the maker. A shorter tool fits between studs, joists and inside cabinets more easily; standard US framing is 16 inches on center, leaving about 14-1/2 inches between studs. Check whether the figure includes the chuck or bit holder.

13 in (spec table; the same page's features also say 12-1/2 in long)
UPC barcode088381899932

Ratings are Makita's published figures from its US product page, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.


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Left out on purpose: The maker's spec table and its own feature copy give different figures; both stated, never ranked (Argon fact-check 2026-10-18, confirmed).

Quick answers

Does the GSH01Z come with a battery?

No. The GSH01Z is a bare tool: no battery and no charger in the box. It runs on Makita 40V max XGT batteries.

What batteries does the GSH01Z use?

Makita 40V max XGT batteries. Any battery from that system fits; capacity (Ah) changes run time, not fit.

Is there a kit version of the GSH01Z?

Yes: GSH01M1 (40V max XGT 4.0Ah Battery [BL4040], 40V max XGT Rapid Optimum Charger [DC40RA], 7-1/4" 24T C.T. Circular Saw Blade [B-61656], Tool Bag).

Owner reviews

Read the owner reviews on MakitaTools.com

Sources

  1. Makita US product page GSH01Z (features), retrieved 2026-10-18

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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.

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