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Makita DTM52ZJX2: LXT multi-tool with accessory kit, solo
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The DTM52ZJX2 is a Makita 18 V LXT oscillating multi-tool, sold without a battery but with an accessory kit in a Makpac case. It is aimed at Makita owners who want a multi-tool that can start work as soon as a pack is fitted, without hunting for blades and pads. That bundled accessory set is what separates it from the other bare tools in our guide.
- Power
- 18 V LXT (not included)
- Blade mount
- Not stated
- Speed range
- Not stated
- In the box
- Tool and Makpac accessory kit
In its favour
- Runs on Makita's LXT batteries, shared with hundreds of tools.
- Supplied with a Makpac accessory kit, according to the listing.
- Suited to cutting, sanding and scraping.
Good to know
- The accessory kit contents and blade mount are not listed.
- No battery or charger included, so you need LXT packs.
Our take
A listing with little detail
Amazon gives the model as DTM52ZJX2, an 18 V LXT multi-tool, solo, with a Makpac accessory kit. The bullet point is a string of search keywords, and the included components field is marked incomplete. The spec table lists cutting, sanding and scraping as uses, and a weight of 8 kg, which must be the whole package rather than the tool.
The blade mount, speed range, oscillation angle and accessory contents are all missing. That makes comparison with the Bosch, Fein and Metabo tools hard on paper.
What to check before buying
Ask the seller, or check Makita's site, for three things: which mount the tool uses, since that decides which blades fit; what the accessory kit contains; and whether the tool has variable speed. If you already own blades for a particular mount, compatibility matters.
No battery or charger is included, so the tool suits existing LXT owners.
Why an LXT multi-tool makes sense
Makita's LXT range is large, and many trades already carry several packs. Adding a multi-tool to that platform avoids a second battery system. The Makpac case keeps the tool and its accessories together in the van. That matters more than it sounds with multi-tools, whose small blades and pads are easy to lose in a general toolbag, and a dedicated case also protects blade teeth from damage.
Alternatives with clearer listings
The Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL lists StarlockPlus, a brushless motor and 8,000 to 20,000 oscillations per minute. The Bosch GOP 18V-34 states a 3.4 degree angle. The DeWalt DCS356N bundle adds an impact driver for XR owners. For a full accessory set with known contents, the Fein AMM 500 Plus Top lists over 30 pieces.
Verdict
Pick the DTM52ZJX2 if you run Makita LXT packs and want a multi-tool with accessories in a Makpac case, after confirming the mount and kit contents. If you want published specs, the Metabo MT 18 LTX BL QSL or Bosch GOP 18V-34 are easier to judge, and the Fein AMM 500 Plus Top lists its accessory count.
Compared with alternatives in: Best oscillating multi-tools
Amazon listing title: MAKITA DTM52ZJX2 Multifunction Tool 18V LXT (Solo) with MAKPAC Accessory Kit