Metabo KGS 254 M vs Metabo KGS 216 M
View the Metabo KGS 254 M and the Metabo KGS 216 M
- With the shadow line, you can make straight cuts.
- You can also saw wide materials, thanks to the maximum cutting width of 305mm.
- With a maximum cutting depth of 92mm, you can also saw through thick beams.
- At 2m, the power cord is quite short.
- With the shadow line, you can make straight cuts.
- You can also saw wide materials, thanks to the maximum cutting width of 305mm.
- You can saw wider beams and sheet material thanks to the pull function.
- At 2m, the power cord is quite short.
Comparison Metabo KGS 254 M and Metabo KGS 216 M
| Metabo KGS 254 M | Metabo KGS 216 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Saw blade diameter | 254mm | 216mm |
| Maximum cutting depth (straight) | 92mm | 70mm |
| Maximum cutting depth (diagonal) | 47mm | 40mm |
| Number of teeth | 48 | 40 |
| Weight | 16.1kg | 13.4kg |
Maximum cutting depth
Metabo KGS 254 M: up to 92mm deep
How deep you can saw, depends on the size of the saw blade. With a saw blade with a large diameter, you can saw deeper than with a saw blade with a small diameter. As the name suggests, the saw blade of the Metabo KGS 254 M has a 254mm diameter. If you saw straight, you can saw up to 92mm deep. This makes the KGS 254 M suitable for sawing thick workpieces, such as beams.
Metabo KGS 216 M: up to 70mm deep
The Metabo KGS 216 M has a smaller saw blade than the KGS 254 M. As the name suggests, the saw blade has a 216mm diameter. If you saw straight, this allows you to saw up to 70mm deep. This means that you can saw into less thick materials than with the KGS 254 M. The cutting depth is enough for most basic jobs.
Saw in miter
Metabo KGS 254 M: up to 47mm deep
We also call a radial arm saw a miter saw. That's because you can also saw in miter. This way, you can join 2 baseboards in the corner, for example. If you tilt the saw head of the Metabo KGS 254 M, you can saw up to 47mm deep. This allows you to saw thick planks in miter as well.
Metabo KGS 216 M: up to 40mm deep
You can also easily saw in miter with the Metabo KGS 216. Just like the KGS 254 M, you can tilt the saw head to 1 side. You do saw less deep with the KGS 216 M, up to 40mm. This means you can saw less thick planks in miter.
Number of teeth
Metabo KGS 254 M: 48 teeth
The amount of teeth your saw blade has, determines how fine the result is. With few teeth, you get a rough cut. You get a finer result with more teeth. The saw blade of the Metabo KGS 254 M has 48 teeth. This is enough for sawing (hard) wood, plastics, and laminate with a fine and splinter-free result.
Metabo KGS 216 M: 40 teeth
The saw blade of the Metabo KGS 216 M has 40 teeth. This allows you to effortlessly saw in (hard) wood, plastics, and laminate with a fine and splinter-free result. The cut is a bit rougher than that of the KGS 254 M with 48 teeth.
Weight
Metabo KGS 254 M: heaver weight
The lighter the radial arm saw, the easier it is to move. It's definitely an advantage if a radial arm saw weighs little. At 16.1kg, the Metabo KGS 254 M weighs almost 3kg more than the Metabo KGS 215 M. That seems heavy, but it's not as heavy compared to other radial arm saws.
Metabo KGS 216 M: lightweight
The Metabo KGS 216 M is lighter than the KGS 254 M and other radial arm saws. The radial arm saw weighs 13.4kg, so it's easy to move around. You can easily lift the saw with 1 hand. This makes the KGS 216 M very suitable for you if you often change working locations.
Conclusion
The Metabo KGS 216 M is a light radial arm saw which you can effortlessly use for most DIY jobs. Want to tackle larger jobs? Go for the Metabo KGS 254 M. You can then also saw through thicker materials.
