Makita XGT VS Milwaukee M18 Track Saws!

Well here it is..... Milwaukee's M18 Track Saw against my Makita XGT Track Saw. I own both of these tools and I wanted to see how they compared to each other. Both saws did NOT disappoint! I will just say that.

[scruples]

That was the most epic speed test ever !

[yacovkashi]

Excellent video . Thanks
Yacov from Israel

[MorningNapalm]

Short of buying a Festool, I think these are the two best track saws out there. I am deep in Makita, so I got the XGT.

[davinhart]

Thanks for the review. I’m 100% on the M18 line (they have the best nailers and drivers), but I’ve never been impressed with their circular saws. I’ve been on the fence between these two saws, so thank you for the comparison. If I go with the XGT my thought was to have my miter saw and track saw on that line, with everything else on m18. After other reviews I thought I was going with the Milwaukee, but after this review I’m back on the fence, so thanks for that 😂

[bdm]

I don't own either of these (yet), but every other professional I heard from favors the power of the Milwaukee over the Makita 40v (even Rob Robillard, , who recently adopted the Makita 40v line for his business). But unlike this test, these professionals tested the saws on hardwood and not just OSB (and particularly hard hardwoods at that). The Makita 40v is rated at 2, 500 - 4, 900 RPMs, while the Milwaukee goes up to 6, 300 RPMs (no load 2, 500-5, 600). Remember, voltage is not necessarily always going to mean more power. Total wattage is equal to volts x current (measured in amps). So higher voltage just means you don't have to draw as much current to get to the same power (measured in watts). It's why a high-current 70w Harman Kardon amplifier is more powerful than a 100w Sony (which is lower current with a higher voltage and thus higher wattage rating). The bottom line is that if you're strictly doing sheet goods, I think the Makita lacking a riving knife is a great tool. However, if you want to saw hardwoods, clearly the Milwaukee has the upper hand.

[libertyvilleguy]

What is the point of that speed test? To see what expensive equipment can be destroyed first?

[frankc]

I’m not sure that doing that sprint with the saws across your guide rail proved anything other than how to quickly destroy a guide rail.

[aproyaloak]

Interesting video! Milwaukee track saw has yet to be released in Australia. If Makita made a mk2 track saw, I would like to see two depth lines like the Festool and Milwaukee track saws. I've used the XGT track saw and found it a joy. Unfortunately, they don't have a riving knife because it automatically cuts out if it has any resistance.

[darrenroche]

Thanks for the review, and you have a great workshop there

[jaival_rhaine]

You should have used the same blade in speed testing because the blade makes a difference. Have you seen the video of Oz-tool-talk that the makita with a makita blade beats the dewalt flex volt with a dewalt blade but using the same diablo blade the dewalt beats the makita xgt noticeably

[ronmartens]

Great video. I recently bought the festool 2 times 18 36 volt. Festool has done away with the riving knife and opted for emergency stop once the spring loaded knife or once the machine is lifted and leaves the track. I was going to purchase the metabo. The metabo has a deeper cut of 66mm compared to 55 mm for the festool. The Milwaukee has about 54mm I think. The Milwaukee has had some good reviews and said to be more powerful then the festool cordless. I bought a 40 volt makita and and inflator so I can move onto the makita platform. First I out a down payment on the 18 volt inflator. When I seen the 40 volt inflator I changed to the 40 volt. I still need to purchase the charger. At least when new tools come in the market I will already have battery and charger. Im thinking of the 185mm plunge saw opposed to the 165 mm blade. Also the 185mm cold cut saw which may also run on a track. Milwaukee make nice blades. Great video. It was helpful and shows the larger volt battery perhaps makes the machine not work as hard compared to the amperage on a lower volt machine. However. I believe the milwaukee is sufficient in most tasks. For me if one is to do a lot of work, having two machines may be a good idea so one can cool down. Not over heat etc. Therefore prolonging longer life on the tools.

[vagrant]

06:44 When they finally figure out hoseless suction we'll probably have toolless construction too :P

[julianweiser]

The power of the 40v makita is unmatched yet.

[jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Makita always have better saws every builder on jobs i do have them for a reason

[richardfischer]

Would be great to see cordless makita 40v xgt Air compressor vs Milwaukee. Great video and comparison!

[dilligaf]

Do you need to cut laminated worktops upside down because of the upward cutting?

[FixthisCD]

not to knock the power of the Makita but it will run longer than the Milwaukee due to battery system of the Makita. You would need Milwaukees 9A/hr battery to be more even on the comparison

[jerrykearns]

Makita 40V XGT: 10 1/4 cordless circular saw
Milwaukee M18: none

[tatapscott]

Who the hell runs while making a cut? What is this supposed to prove?

[martinsimko]

Great video. Thank you for your efforts.
Makita it is ...for me....😊