DeWalt DWE7491RS vs. Ridgid R4520

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DWE7491RS and the Ridgid R4520. To get more details, check out our full review of the DeWalt DWE7491RS.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

Both products are corded and require 120 V. The DWE7491RS 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 DWE7491RS motor produces 4800 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 shouldn’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 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

The DeWalt has 32 1/2” of rip capacity on the right side of the blade and has 22” of rip capacity on the left. The Ridgid has 30” of rip capacity on the right side of the blade and has 15” of rip capacity on the left. In general, a larger rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger, heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

Both table saws will cut up to 2 1/4” at a 45° angle. The DWE7491RS can bevel its blade up to 45° and is able to cut up to 3 1/8” deep at an angle of 90°. The R4520 can bevel up to 4° and can cut up to 3 1/4” at 90°.

The table on the DeWalt is 26 3/8” wide and 21 7/8” 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 DWE7491RS:

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 DWE7491RS. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7491RS with other products

	DeWalt DWE7491RS	Ridgid R4520
Brand	DeWalt	Ridgid
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	13 A
Table Dimensions	26 3/8” W × 21 7/8” 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)	32 1/2”	30”
Rip Capacity (Left)	22”	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” (requires optional throat plate)	13/16”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”	4”
Weight	90 lbs (including stand)	267 lbs
Warranty	3 years	lifetime; if registered within 90 days of purchase
Pros	32 1/2” rip capacity is very large for the category Stand is stable and easy to operate High-quality rack-and-pinion fence is quite precise Power loss reset prevents turning back on accidentally following power loss	Cast iron table for maximum precision Usually available at a very good price Stable and nearly vibration-free
Cons	Imprecise miter gauge (might be rectified by now) Secondary dust collection port can spew sawdust if not hooked up	Occasional reports of defective trunnions causing alignment problems
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth blade Rolling stand Miter gauge Push stick Adjustment wrenches Blade guard Rip fence
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