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A. RT0701C

The Makita U.S.A. RT0701C is Makita U.S.A.'s 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router, listed with 1-1/4 HP and a collet of 1/4". Makita U.S.A. published every figure here; each one links to its source.

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RT0701C specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (7)
Horsepower
1-1/4 HPRT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Current (amps)
AMPS: 6.5RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Speed
10,000 - 30,000 RPMRT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Variable speed
YesRT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Collet
1/4"RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Included
(1) Trimmer Base (196613-4); (1) 1/4" Collet (763637-1); (1) Straight Guide (122965-7); (1) Spanner Wrench (781039-9); (1) Spanner Wrench (781011-1)RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router
Weight
3.9 lbs.RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

Every row is Makita U.S.A.'s own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current RT0701C specification on Makita U.S.A.'s site before buying; makers revise their tools.

The RT0701C manual

Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the RT0701C (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. The RT0701C manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.

From the RT0701C manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (3)
Collet chuck capacity (manual)
1/4", 3/8"Makita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual
Optional accessories
Templet guide; Collet cone 1/4"; Collet cone 3/8"; Wrench 13; Wrench 22; Dust nozzle setMakita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual
Optional bases
Trimmer base assembly; Tilt base assembly; Plunge base assembly; Offset base assemblyMakita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual

Read on Makita U.S.A.'s own pages; each row links to where it is written.

What owners report about the RT0701C

A summary of 12 first-person reports from owners of the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C, counted at 2 places: Sawmill Creek (9, 2015–2023); Garage Journal (3, 2018–2024). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 12. Taikra has not tried the RT0701C. What follows is a count of what its owners wrote.

  • Owners like: Pleasant and precise in use (3 of 12 reports)
  • Owners like: Smooth, easy depth setup (3 of 12 reports)

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RT0701C: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification

How powerful is the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C?

Makita U.S.A. rates the RT0701C at 1-1/4 HP.

Source: RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

How many amps does the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C draw?

Makita U.S.A. lists current for the RT0701C as: AMPS: 6.5.

Source: RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

How much does the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C weigh?

The Makita U.S.A. RT0701C weighs 3.9 lbs., by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.

Source: RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

What comes with the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C?

Makita U.S.A. lists included for the RT0701C as: (1) Trimmer Base (196613-4); (1) 1/4" Collet (763637-1); (1) Straight Guide (122965-7); (1) Spanner Wrench (781039-9); (1) Spanner Wrench (781011-1).

Source: RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. RT0701C?

Makita U.S.A. publishes the RT0701C manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router

What does Makita U.S.A. say about collet chuck capacity (manual) on the RT0701C?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RT0701C: 1/4", 3/8".

Source: Makita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual

What does Makita U.S.A. say about optional accessories on the RT0701C?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RT0701C: Templet guide; Collet cone 1/4"; Collet cone 3/8"; Wrench 13; Wrench 22; Dust nozzle set.

Source: Makita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual

What does Makita U.S.A. say about optional bases on the RT0701C?

Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the RT0701C: Trimmer base assembly; Tilt base assembly; Plunge base assembly; Offset base assembly.

Source: Makita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual

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Sources

  1. RT0701C - 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router — Makita U.S.A.
  2. Makita U.S.A. RT0701C owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.
  3. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  4. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  5. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  6. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  7. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 5 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  8. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 6 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  9. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 7 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  10. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 8 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  11. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 9 of 9) — Sawmill Creek
  12. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 7) — Garage Journal
  13. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 7) — Garage Journal
  14. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 3 of 7) — Garage Journal
  15. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 4 of 7) — Garage Journal
  16. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 5 of 7) — Garage Journal
  17. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 6 of 7) — Garage Journal
  18. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 7 of 7) — Garage Journal