MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base
For shops that want a base and wheels and are comfortable with a lesser-known brand.
Amazon $359.99$359.99
The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base rates 3.6 among corded portable band saws; the Klutch 4-1/2 x 6 In. Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw rates 2.7 among stationary ones. The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base costs $207.86 less ($359.99 vs $567.85).
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Klutch 4-1/2 x 6 In. Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw
#11 in StationaryFull review
A budget 4-1/2 x 6 saw for light fabrication in a home shop.
Amazon $567.85$567.85
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded portable and stationary), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | Klutch 4-1/2 x 6 In. Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Price 25% | 20 $359.99 | 89 $567.85 |
| Capacity 20% | 70 4.7 in cutting capacity | 12 4.5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 25 0.8 hp motor |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 20 vertical mode |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | Klutch 4-1/2 x 6 In. Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 4.7 in | 4.5 in round, 6 in wide |
| Blade speed | 60 to 420 sfpm | 80 to 200 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Vertical mode | - | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 0.8 hp |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | - |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 14 lb | 151 lb |