Makita LS1040 vs Ryobi P551

Model Makita
LS1040
Ryobi
P551

Basic Info

Suggested Price $329.80 $139.99
Release Sep 2012 Aug 2015

Overview

Top Features
  • Powerful 15.0 AMP motor for improved performance; 4,600 RPM
  • Dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Bevel cuts up to 45° to the left
  • Miter cuts 0°-45° left and 0°-52° right
  • Positive miter stops at 9 settings: 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, right or left and 0° (90° cuts)
  • Weighs only 27.3 lbs. for easy portability
  • Precision machined aluminum base ensures accurate cuts
  • Performs compound cutting operations
  • Shaft lock for easy blade changes
  • Socket Wrench (782212-4)
  • 40T Carbide Tipped Blade (A-93669)
  • Dust Bag (122852-0)
  • Triangular Rule (762001-3)
  • Vertical Vise (122536-0)
  • LS1016LX5
  • LS1216LX4
  • LS1216L
  • LS1016L
  • LS1016
  • LS0714
  • LS1040F
  • LS1221
  • Features powerful 15 amp motor and dual post compound pivoting arm
  • Provides a large capability with cuts 52 degrees right and 47 degrees left with 9 positive stops at 15, 22-1/2, 30, 45 degrees left or right and 0 degrees
  • Durably designed with a machined aluminum base, dual aluminum base, dual slide rails and a carbide tip blade
  • Saw includes vertical vise, blade, wrench and triangular rule
  • Covered by 1-Year warranty
  • Extremely compact and lightweight
  • Up to 2 in. x 4 in. cutting capacities and 4-1/4 in. cross cut capacity
  • 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade for improved performance for fast, clean cuts
  • Adjustable from 0 degrees to 45 degrees with adjustable positive stops at 0 degrees, and 45 degrees
  • Exact line adjustable laser alignment system accurately aligns cut line with blade

All Features

Includes Carbide Blade, Vertical Vise, Dust Bag, Triangular Rule, Socket Wrench
Blade Type 40T Carbide Tipped
Slide No
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Stops 0 Degrees , 15 Degrees , 22.5 Degrees , 30 Degrees , 45 Degrees
Item Compound Miter Saw
Arbor Size 5/8″ 5/8
Blade Dia. 10″
Amps @ 120V 15.0
No Load RPM 4600
UNSPSC 27112709
Voltage 120 18
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 2-3/4″
Bevel Capacity 0 to 45 Degrees
Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 5-1/8″
Miter Capacity 0 Degrees to 45 Degrees Left and 0 Degrees to 52 Degrees Right
Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 3-5/8″
Tool Weight 24.2 lb.
Features Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm, Machined Aluminum Base, Shaft Lock
1
1.5
Compound
7.25
13.4
2.6
1-UL Listed
45
Miter Saw
1-1/4
No
Laser Guide
3 years
Yes
No
Lithium Ion
Keyless
Power Tool
90-Day
Single
Yes
12.6
20.5
Lithium Ion
Cordless

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