Does the Makita compact recipro saw come with a battery?

No. It is sold as a bare tool, so you need an 18V LXT battery and charger, or a kit you already own.

Wood and metal, including pipe up to 5-1/8 inches. The 7/8 inch stroke suits pipe, conduit, PVC and pruning rather than thick beams.

How is it different from Makita's full-size recipro saw?

It is shorter and lighter for one-handed use, with a shorter stroke and less power. The full-size saw cuts faster in heavy demolition.

Any Makita 18V LXT battery. A compact 3.0Ah or 4.0Ah pack keeps the saw light; larger packs add runtime and weight.

No tool is needed. The spring-assisted keyless system lets you swap blades one-handed.

Yes, with a pruning blade. It is light and quiet enough for yard work, though a larger saw is faster on thick limbs.

At Fasteners Tool Outlet, for $169.00, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

13 stores we checked sell it, including Fasteners Tool Outlet, Massdepot, Acme Tools, Grainger Industrial Supply, Northern Tool.

$169.00at Fasteners Tool OutletChecked 9 h ago

15% under what the other stores charge

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