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Cutech 40200H-CT vs Ridgid R4331

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ridgid R4331 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Cutech 40200H-CT or Ridgid R4331?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ridgid R4331 is the cheaper at $399.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Cutech 40200H-CT Ridgid R4331
US price $669.99 $399
BrandCutechRidgid
Released
Max width inches 13 13
Max thickness inches 6
Max depth of cut inches
Cutterhead type spiral straight-knife
Cutterhead speed (rpm) 9000 9000
Feed rate fpm 26 23.5
Feed speeds 1
Motor amps 15 15
Dust port diameter inches 2.5 & 4
Weight pounds 78.3 72.88

Sources — Cutech 40200H-CT: cutechtools.us (verified 2026-07-13). Ridgid R4331: powertools.ridgid.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Cutech 40200H-CT and Ridgid R4331?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cutterhead type: Cutech 40200H-CT spiral vs Ridgid R4331 straight-knife
  • Feed rate fpm: Cutech 40200H-CT 26 vs Ridgid R4331 23.5
  • Weight pounds: Cutech 40200H-CT 78.3 vs Ridgid R4331 72.88

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