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Written by Nathalie

Metabo KGS 254 M vs Metabo KGS 216 M

Can't decide between the Metabo KGS 254 M and the Metabo KGS 216 M? The radial arm saws are very similar, but there are differences. With the Metabo KGS 254 M, you can saw thick workpieces. Only perform basic jobs? The Metabo KGS 216 M is more suitable. In this article, we'll explain all differences so you can make the best choice.

View the Metabo KGS 254 M and the Metabo KGS 216 M

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

Sawing through a beam with the Metabo KGS 254 M radial arm saw

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.

Sawing through a beam with the Metabo KGS 216 M radial arm saw

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

Sawing in miter with the Metabo KGS 254 M radial arm saw

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.

Sawing a plank with the Metabo KGS 216 M radial arm saw

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 with 48 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.

Close-up Metabo KGS 216 M radial arm saw

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 on underframe with wheels

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.

Lifting the Metabo KGS 216 M with 1 hand

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.

Nathalie
Article by:
Nathalie Radial Arm Saw Expert.
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