DeWalt DCS7485 vs. Ridgid R4520

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DCS7485 and the Ridgid R4520. To get more details, check out our full review of the DeWalt DCS7485.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

The R4520 is corded, requires 120 V, and draws 13 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The DCS7485 is cordless and runs on 60 V batteries.

The DCS7485 has a motor that spins at 5800 rpm and the R4520 has a motor that spins at 3450 rpm. But you shouldn’t get too caught up in the RPM numbers, since the manufacturers test them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a direct correlation with the saw’s real-world ability to handle various types of material.

Blade Compatibility

Both saws have a 5/8” arbor. The DCS7485 accepts 8 1/4” diameter blades. The R4520 takes 10” diameter saw blades. 10” is a very common diameter of table saw blade, which means it shouldn’t be a problem to find a large assortment of blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor maximizes blade compatibility.

The Ridgid accepts dado blades up to 13/16” thick and 6” in diameter. The DCS7485 can’t accept dado blades. For woodworkers, this might be a major deficiency. If you might want to use dado blades, you may want to look at a different model.

Size & Capacity

The DeWalt can rip up to 24” of wood on the right of the blade and has 12” of rip capacity on the left side. The Ridgid has 30” of rip capacity on the right and has 15” of rip capacity on the left side of the blade. As a rule, more 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.

The DCS7485 can cut up to 2 1/2” deep at 90° and will cut up to 1 3/4” at a 45° angle. The R4520 can bevel up to 4°, is able to cut up to 3 1/4” deep at an angle of 90°, and can cut up to 2 1/4” at 45°.

The table on the DeWalt is 22 3/4” wide and 22 3/4” 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 DCS7485:

For the Ridgid:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. For more details, go to our full review of the DeWalt DCS7485. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DCS7485 with other products

	DeWalt DCS7485	Ridgid R4520
Brand	DeWalt	Ridgid
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	60 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	13 A
Table Dimensions	22 3/4” W × 22 3/4” D	40” W × 27” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
Miter Slot Shape	T-slot
No-load RPM	5800 rpm	3450 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	24”	30”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	15”
Blade Diameter	8 1/4”	10”
Maximum Bevel		4°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	2 1/2”	3 1/4”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	1 3/4”	2 1/4”
Maximum Dado Width		13/16”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter		4”
Weight	48 lbs	267 lbs
Warranty	3 years	lifetime; if registered within 90 days of purchase
Pros	Long battery life for most common jobs Compact and portable	Cast iron table for maximum precision Usually available at a very good price Stable and nearly vibration-free
Cons	No option to attach AC adapter instead of battery	Occasional reports of defective trunnions causing alignment problems
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