RP2301FC vs MRC23EVSK
The RP2301FC beside the Bosch MRC23EVSK, row by row. Both are routers, compared on the 8 figures published for both.
A. RP2301FC
The Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC is Makita U.S.A.'s 3-1/4 HP* Plunge Router, with Variable Speed, listed with 3-1/4 HP, 15 amps and a collet of 1/2", 1/4". Makita U.S.A. published every figure here; each one links to its source.
See it at Makita U.S.A.At a glance. Among the 4 routers here that state it, the RP2301FC has the highest horsepower rating: Makita U.S.A.'s figure is 3-1/4 HP.
What a router is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "Fixed-base routers are ideal for edge routing and precise cuts, while plunge routers allow the bit to start above the material and plunge down into the cut, providing more versatility for tasks like mortising or inlay work."
RP2301FC specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (8)
- Horsepower
- 3-1/4 HPMakita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Current (amps)
- 15Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Speed
- 9,000 - 22,000 RPMMakita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Variable speed
- YesMakita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Collet
- 1/2", 1/4"Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Plunge depth
- 2-3/4"Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Included
- (1) 1/2" Collet (763622-4); (1) 1/4" Collet (763803-0); (1) Extended Depth Adjustment Knob (158980-5); (1) Spanner Wrench (781030-7)Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Weight
- 13.4 lbs.Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
Every row is Makita U.S.A.'s own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current RP2301FC specification on Makita U.S.A.'s site before buying; makers revise their tools.
The RP2301FC manual
Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the RP2301FC (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. The RP2301FC manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.
From the RP2301FC manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (6)
- Collet capacity
- 1/2", 1/4"Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- No load speed
- 9,000 - 22,000 RPMMakita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC
- Accessories (manual list)
- Straight & groove forming bits; Edge forming bits; Laminate trimming bits; Straight guide; Trimmer guide; Guide holder; Templet guides; Templet guide adapter; Lock nut; Collet sleeve 3/8", 1/4"; Wrench 24Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC owner's manual
- Constant speed control
- rotating speed is kept constantly even under the loaded conditionMakita U.S.A. RP2301FC owner's manual
- Speed dial
- speed adjusting dial setting from 1 to 6Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC owner's manual
- Electric brake
- This tool is equipped with an electric brake.Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC owner's manual
Read on Makita U.S.A.'s own pages; each row links to where it is written.
Guides that cover routers
Compare the RP2301FC with
You may also consider
Bosch MRC23EVSK
Bosch · router · horsepower 2.3 · current (amps) 15 · collet 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mm
Bosch GKF125CEN
Bosch · router · horsepower 1.25 · current (amps) 7 · collet 1/4"
Makita U.S.A. RT0701C
Makita U.S.A. · router · horsepower 1-1/4 HP · current (amps) AMPS: 6.5 · collet 1/4"
Other routers
Bosch 1617EVSPK
Bosch · router · current (amps) 12 · collet 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8 mm
Bosch GKF12V-25N
Bosch · router · collet 1/4 In.
Bosch GKF18V-25N
Bosch · router · collet 1/4"
Bosch GLF18V-25N
Bosch · router · collet 1/4"
DEWALT DW618PK
DEWALT · router · current (amps) 12
FLEX FX4221-Z
FLEX · router · collet 1/4 in
RP2301FC: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification
How powerful is the Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC?
Makita U.S.A. rates the RP2301FC at 3-1/4 HP.
How many amps does the Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC draw?
The Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC draws 15 amps, by Makita U.S.A.'s figure. Makita U.S.A.'s manual gives the supply the RP2301FC needs.
How much does the Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC weigh?
The Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC weighs 13.4 lbs., by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.
What comes with the Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC?
Makita U.S.A. lists included for the RP2301FC as: (1) 1/2" Collet (763622-4); (1) 1/4" Collet (763803-0); (1) Extended Depth Adjustment Knob (158980-5); (1) Spanner Wrench (781030-7).
Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC?
Makita U.S.A. publishes the RP2301FC manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about collet capacity on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: 1/2", 1/4".
What does Makita U.S.A. say about no load speed on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: 9,000 - 22,000 RPM.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about accessories (manual list) on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: Straight & groove forming bits; Edge forming bits; Laminate trimming bits; Straight guide; Trimmer guide; Guide holder; Templet guides; Templet guide adapter; Lock nut; Collet sleeve 3/8", 1/4"; Wrench 24.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about constant speed control on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: rotating speed is kept constantly even under the loaded condition.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about speed dial on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: speed adjusting dial setting from 1 to 6.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about electric brake on the RP2301FC?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RP2301FC: This tool is equipped with an electric brake.
Sources
- Makita USA - Product Details - RP2301FC — Makita U.S.A.
- Makita U.S.A. RP2301FC owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.