DeWalt DWE7480 vs. Ridgid R4520

Let’s take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DWE7480 and the Ridgid R4520. To get more details, read our full review of the DeWalt DWE7480.

NOTE: The DeWalt has been discontinued. You might consider looking at alternatives.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

Both products are corded and run on 120 V. The DWE7480 draws 15 amps. The R4520 draws 13 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support either of the saws.

The DWE7480 motor spins at 4800 rpm and the R4520 motor spins at 3450 rpm. Don’t get too caught up in these numbers, since the manufacturers measure them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a meaningful impact on the saw’s real-world ability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both table saws take 10” diameter blades and have a 5/8” arbor. 10” is a very common diameter for table saw blades, which means you should be able to find a huge variety of blades to suit your needs. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor won’t limit your options.

The Ridgid accepts dado blades up to 13/16” thick and 6” in diameter. The DeWalt can’t handle dado blades. For woodworkers, this might be a significant deficiency. If you’ll want to use dado blades, consider loooking at a different model.

Size & Capacity

The DeWalt has 24 1/2” of rip capacity to the right side of the blade and has 12” of rip capacity to the left. The Ridgid has 30” of rip capacity to the right side of the blade and has 15” of rip capacity to the left. All else being equal, larger rip capacity is better, but it typically also means a larger (and heavier) saw. Think about what types of rip cuts you’ll be making and choose the right size saw for you.

Both products will cut up to 2 1/4” deep at 45°. The DWE7480 can bevel the blade up to 45° and can cut up to 3 1/8” at an angle of 90°. The R4520 can bevel up to 4° and is able to cut up to 3 1/4” deep at a 90° angle.

The table on the DeWalt has a width of 23 1/2” and a depth of 23 3/4”. The table on the Ridgid has a width of 40” and a depth of 27”.

Pros & Cons

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

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For the Ridgid:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. If you want more details, go to our full review of the DeWalt DWE7480. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7480 with other products

	DeWalt DWE7480	Ridgid R4520
Brand	DeWalt	Ridgid
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	13 A
Table Dimensions	23 1/2” W × 23 3/4” D	40” W × 27” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	4800 rpm	3450 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	24 1/2”	30”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	15”
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Maximum Bevel	45°	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”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/4”	4”
Weight	45 lbs (without optional stand)	267 lbs
Warranty		lifetime; if registered within 90 days of purchase
Pros	Compact size and light weight Respectable 24 1/2” rip capacity Precise rack-and-pinion fence	Cast iron table for maximum precision Usually available at a very good price Stable and nearly vibration-free
Cons	Small table Mediocre miter gauge No included stand Can’t accept dado sets	Occasional reports of defective trunnions causing alignment problems
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth blade Site-Pro modular guard system Miter gauge Rip fence
Other Notes	Discontinued
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