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DeWalt DW735X 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 DeWalt DW735X 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 DeWalt DW735X Ridgid R4331
US price $859 $399
BrandDeWaltRidgid
Released
Max width inches 13 13
Max thickness inches 6
Max depth of cut inches
Cutterhead type straight-knife straight-knife
Cutterhead speed (rpm) 10000 9000
Feed rate fpm 23.5
Feed speeds 2
Motor amps 15 15
Dust port diameter inches
Weight pounds 92 72.88

Sources — DeWalt DW735X: dewalt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Ridgid R4331: powertools.ridgid.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the DeWalt DW735X and Ridgid R4331?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cutterhead speed (rpm): DeWalt DW735X 10000 vs Ridgid R4331 9000
  • Weight pounds: DeWalt DW735X 92 vs Ridgid R4331 72.88

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