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SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence or Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand is the cheaper at $599.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand
US price $3881 $599
BrandSawStopMetabo HPT
Released20092020
Type cabinet jobsite
Blade size (in) 10 in 10 in
Max rip capacity (in) 36.5 in 35 in
Motor hp or amps 3 HP / 13 A 15 A
Max depth cut 90 (in) 3.125 in 3.125 in
Fence type Professional T-Glide 36 in fence Rack and pinion adjustable fence
Flesh detection Yes No
Dust port (in) 4 in 2.5 in
Release 2009 2020

Sources — SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence: sawstop.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence and Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence cabinet vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand jobsite
  • Max rip capacity (in): SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence 36.5 in vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand 35 in
  • Motor hp or amps: SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence 3 HP / 13 A vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand 15 A
  • Fence type: SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence Professional T-Glide 36 in fence vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand Rack and pinion adjustable fence
  • Flesh detection: SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence true vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand false
  • Dust port (in): SawStop PCS31230-TGP236 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw with 36-in T-Glide Fence 4 in vs Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand 2.5 in

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Metabo HPT C10RJS 10-in Jobsite Table Saw with Fold & Roll Stand

One whitelisted hands-on tester covers this saw: Pro Tool Reviews, reviewing it under its pre-rebrand Hitachi name, the C10RJ. The specs in the review match the Metabo HPT C10RJS (15A / 4,500 RPM motor, 35-inch rip capacity, fold & roll stand, 96 lbs). The reviewer field-tested it on real remodel jobs and scored it 8.9/10, praising the class-leading 35-inch rip capacity, the sturdy fold/roll stand, and the blade brake, while flagging difficult blade heeling, a wobbly miter gauge that fell out in transport, and a flimsy bevel lock lever. No lab-measured benchmark numbers were reported. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Class-leading 35-inch rip capacity, the largest in its class; Sturdy wide-stance fold & roll stand; one person can pack up and roll the 96 lb saw to a truck; Excellent blade brake plus soft-start; initial cuts were straight and accurate.

Flagged: Blade heeling / parallelism adjustment is difficult and not covered in the manual; Miter gauge is wobbly and won't stow securely; it fell out during transport; Flimsy plastic-to-metal bevel lock lever that can slide off and wear down.

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