Track Saws
Metabo KT 18 LTX 66 BL vs Mafell MT 55 18 M BL
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
- Voltage
- 18V
- 18V
- Blade Diameter
- 165 mm
- 162 mm
- Cutting Depth (90°)
- 66 mm
- 57 mm
- Cutting Depth (45°)
- 43 mm
- 40.5 mm
- No-Load Speed
- 2,250–5,000 rpm
- 2,660–5,930 rpm
- Bevel Range
- -1° to +46°
- -1° to +48°
- Weight
- 4.3 kg (without battery)
- 4.5 kg (without battery)
- Dust Extraction
- Dust bag + vacuum port
- Closed housing + dust bag
- Guide Rail Incl.
- ✗
- ✗
- Cordless
- ✓
- ✓
- Case Included
- ✓
- ✓
- Price
- $399
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Prices as of 2026-05-04. Check store for current pricing.
Which Should You Buy?
Metabo KT 18 LTX 66 BL
The deepest-cutting cordless plunge saw at 66mm — a full 10mm more than the Festool and Makita. The brushless motor, sight window in the blade guard, and CAS battery compatibility across 200+ tools make it a practical choice. The bare tool price is competitive, though the set with batteries, charger, and guide rail pushes total cost higher. Worth noting: 61mm cutting depth on the guide rail.
Pros
- + 66mm cutting depth at 90° — deepest in this comparison
- + CAS system — compatible with 200+ cordless tools across brands
- + Sight window in blade guard for cut line visibility
- + Competitive bare-tool pricing
Cons
- − 4.3 kg without battery — heavier than Festool
- − 46° maximum bevel — slightly less range than competitors
- − Guide rail reduces cutting depth to 61mm
- − Batteries and guide rail sold separately in bare-tool version
Mafell MT 55 18 M BL
The professional's choice — and priced accordingly. Mafell's MT 55 is built in Germany to tolerances that show in every cut. The 162mm blade delivers 57mm cutting depth, the pre-scoring function eliminates tearout on veneered panels, and the fastest blade-change system on the market saves time on the jobsite. The T-MAX transport box with included batteries and charger makes it a complete system. Exclusively for users who demand the absolute best regardless of cost.
Pros
- + 57mm cutting depth with 162mm blade — deepest among 160mm-class saws
- + Pre-scoring function for chip-free cuts on veneered panels
- + Fastest blade-change system available
- + Complete kit: 2× batteries, charger, T-MAX case included
Cons
- − Extremely high price point — 2–3× the cost of competitors
- − 4.5 kg — heavier than Festool, lighter than Makita with batteries
- − Limited availability outside specialist dealers
- − 162mm blade size — proprietary, fewer blade options than 160/165mm