Bosch 4100XC-10 vs. Ridgid R4520

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the Bosch 4100XC-10 and the Ridgid R4520. To get more details, check out our full review of the Bosch 4100XC-10.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

Both products are corded and require 120 V. The 4100XC-10 draws 15 amps. The R4520 draws 13 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support either of the table saws.

The 4100XC-10 motor produces 3650 rpm and the R4520 motor produces 3450 rpm. Don’t pay too much attention to these numbers, because the manufacturers measure them under no-load conditions, so they don’t have a strong impact on the saw’s real-world capability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both saws accept 10” diameter saw blades and have a 5/8” arbor. 10” is the most common diameter of table saw blade, so it won’t be a problem to find a wide assortment of blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor won’t limit your choices.

Both products take dado blades up to 13/16” thick. The Ridgid accepts dado blades up to 6” in diameter.

Size & Capacity

Both table saws have 30” of rip capacity on the right side of the blade. The Ridgid has 15” of rip capacity on the left. Generally speaking, larger rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger and heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

Both saws are able to cut up to 2 1/4” deep at an angle of 45°. The 4100XC-10 can bevel its blade up to 47° and can cut up to 3 1/8” at 90°. The R4520 can bevel up to 4° and will cut up to 3 1/4” deep at a 90° angle.

The table on the Bosch is 30” wide and 22 1/2” deep. The table on the Ridgid is 40” wide and 27” deep.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the 4100XC-10:

For the Ridgid:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. To get more details, check out our full review of the Bosch 4100XC-10. You can view comparisons of the Bosch 4100XC-10 with other products

	Bosch 4100XC-10	Ridgid R4520
Brand	Bosch	Ridgid
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	13 A
Table Dimensions	30” W × 22 1/2” D	40” W × 27” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	3650 rpm	3450 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	30”	30”
Rip Capacity (Left)		15”
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Maximum Bevel	47°	4°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	3 1/8”	3 1/4”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	2 1/4”	2 1/4”
Maximum Dado Width	13/16” (with optional insert)	13/16”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter		4”
Weight	94 lbs (w/ wheeled stand)	267 lbs
Warranty	1 year	lifetime; if registered within 90 days of purchase
Pros	Smooth, quiet operation Comes with auxiliary fence for making narrow cuts Huge power button is easy to find in an emergency Restart protection in case of power loss	Cast iron table for maximum precision Usually available at a very good price Stable and nearly vibration-free
Cons	Heavier than its competitors Tends to collect dust inside the cabinet	Occasional reports of defective trunnions causing alignment problems
Included Accessories	Wheeled stand Smart Guard system Outfeed support Miter gauge Rip fence Auxiliary fence for narrow workpieces Push stick Adjustment wrenches
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