MAKITA JS1601J sheet metal shears up to 1.6 mm 380W in MAKPAC

Name: MAKITA JS1601J sheet metal shears up to 1.6 mm 380W in MAKPAC
Brand: MAKITA
SKU: 02705722
Price: 328.88 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: MAKITA JS1601J | EAN 0088381670722

Recommended Retail Price €386.44

328.88 tax incl.

€271.80 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 10/10/2026

Delivery by DHL
Up to 5 years warranty on Makita after successful registration!

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Clean sheet metal cutting with Makita

Practical benefits

Distortion free metal cutting: You remove a clean strip from the centre, keeping the adjacent sheet edges perfectly straight and undamaged.
Smooth curved cut control: With a minimum cutting radius of 250 mm, you easily navigate straight paths and sweeping curves with confidence.
Compact and lightweight handling: The slim body design and low weight of 1,4 kg ensure comfortable control during extended cutting sessions.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

Cut thin sheet metal quickly and accurately with the Makita JS1601J straight metal shear without distorting your workpiece. By cutting out a clean strip from the centre, it leaves the adjacent metal edges flat, smooth, and undamaged. Driven by a 380W motor, this shear cuts mild steel up to 1.6 mm, stainless steel up to 1.2 mm, and aluminium up to 2.5 mm. With a minimum cutting radius of 250 mm, you can easily guide both straight passes and broad curves. Weighing just 1.4 kg with a slim body, it provides exceptional comfort and control. It comes complete in a Makpac case with blades, a thickness gauge, and a hex wrench.

Product information FAQ

€328.88

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Power: 380 W
Max. cutting thickness: 1,6 mm

Scope of delivery

1 x 762013-6 Thickness gauge 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 mm
1 x 783201-2 Allen spanner 3 mm
1 x 792533-6 Side blade set 1.6 mm
1 x 792534-4 Center blade 1.6 mm
1 x 821549-5 Makpac case I
1 x 838027-8 MakPac (2) inner tray, type A

Product description

A high-capacity sheet metal shear with a 250 mm radius

A plate shear for straight and curved cuts with a radius of 250 mm that cuts a strip with tight edges from the centre. Cutting capacity of 2.5 mm for aluminium and 1.6 mm for steel. A motor power of 380 W and a stroke frequency of 4500 min¯¹. The tool comes in a MakPac case.

Compact and lightweight design
The material to be cut is removed in the centre as a strip; the material at the edges remains intact.

All Features

Power: 380 W
Max. cutting thickness: 1,6 mm
Min. external cutting radius: 254 mm
Vibration level, cutting metal sheet: 9.5 m/s²
Cutting capacity aluminium (up to 200 n/mm²): 2.5 mm
Min. internal cutting radius: 250 mm
Weight without cable: 1.4 kg
Noise uncertainty (k-factor): 3 dB(A)
Cutting capacity stainless steel (up to 600 n/mm²): 1.2 mm
Cutting capacity mild steel (up to 400 n/mm²): 1.6 mm
Power cable: 2,5 m
Cutting capacity stainless steel (up to 800 n/mm²): 0.8 mm
Dimensions (l x w x h): 320 x 70 x 78 mm
Rated power: 380 W

Brand MAKITA
02705722
EAN 0088381670722
Supplier number MAKITA JS1601J
Warranty Up to 5 years warranty on Makita after successful registration!

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the maximum cutting capacity of this shear?: The JS1601J cuts mild steel up to 1.6 mm (400 N/mm²), stainless steel up to 1.2 mm (600 N/mm²), and aluminium up to 2.5 mm (200 N/mm²).
Does this shear distort the metal sheet while cutting?: No, it cuts out a center curl strip, leaving the surrounding sheet metal smooth, flat, and undistorted.
What is the minimum cutting radius?: The minimum cutting radius is 250 mm, suitable for straight cuts and broad curves.
What is included with the Makita JS1601J?: You receive a Makpac I case with inlay, a thickness gauge, a 3 mm hex wrench, a side blade set, and a center blade.
What are the weight and power ratings of this tool?: This straight metal shear weighs 1.4 kg and has a continuous power input of 380 W.