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Makita DHS660RTJ: brushless saw kit, 2 x 5 Ah
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The DHS660RTJ is a ready to use cordless circular saw kit for carpenters, decking fitters and serious DIYers who want to cut timber away from a power socket. It arrives with two 5.0 Ah LXT packs and a fast charger, which few saws in our circular saw guide include. The feature that sets it apart is Automatic Torque Drive, which changes cutting speed to suit the load.
- Blade
- Not stated (165 mm class)
- Depth at 90 degrees
- Not stated
- Guide rail
- Not stated
- In the box
- Saw, 2 x 5.0 Ah, fast charger, rip fence, case
In its favour
- Two 5.0 Ah batteries, a fast charger, rip fence and case are all included.
- Electric brake, LED job light and Automatic Torque Drive that adjusts speed to the load.
- Aluminium base with 45 and 50 degree bevel stops.
Good to know
- Blade size and cut depth are not stated in this listing; check Makita's data.
- Guide rail compatibility is not mentioned.
Our take
Features named in the listing
Makita lists a brushless motor, an electric brake, an LED job light, an aluminium base with bevel stops at 45 and 50 degrees, and a rear facing exhaust that keeps dust away from your face. There is a lock off button and a blower that clears sawdust from the cutting line, so you can see your pencil mark.
Automatic Torque Drive switches between high speed and high torque as the load changes. An indicator lamp shows the mode: green for high torque, off for high speed, flashing for overload. The spec table quotes 5,000 rpm and a weight of 3.2 kg.
What is missing from the listing
The blade size and depth of cut are not stated. That is a significant gap for a circular saw, since cut depth decides whether you can rip through 47 mm joists or only thinner boards. Check Makita's data before buying if you regularly cut thick stock. Guide rail compatibility is not mentioned either.
Kit contents and warranty
Amazon lists a dust nozzle, fast charger, hex wrench, rip fence, two 5.0 Ah batteries and a case alongside the saw. Makita offers one year of warranty plus two more years if you register within 30 days, but warns that non genuine batteries or chargers void that cover.
Against other cordless saws
The Ryobi RCS18BL is the other kit in this guide, a 184 mm brushless saw with a 5 Ah pack and charger, and its listing gives the blade size. The Milwaukee M18 CCS55 gives a clear 66 mm cut depth at 90 degrees but comes bare. The DeWalt DCS572N, also bare, adds a 184 mm blade and a brake.
Verdict
Pick the DHS660RTJ if you want a complete brushless saw kit with two big LXT packs and smart load control, and you have checked the cut depth suits your timber. If you need a stated deep cut, the Milwaukee M18 CCS55 is clearer, and the Ryobi RCS18BL is the other complete kit to consider.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless circular saws
Amazon listing title: Makita DHS660RTJ Circular Saw, 18 V