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Makita 2012NB vs Triton TPT125

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Triton TPT125 is cheaper at $429.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Makita 2012NB or Triton TPT125?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Triton TPT125 is the cheaper at $429.99.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Makita 2012NB Triton TPT125
US price $1099 $429.99
BrandMakitaTriton
Released
Max width inches 12 12.5
Max thickness inches 6
Max depth of cut inches
Cutterhead type straight-knife straight-knife
Cutterhead speed (rpm) 8500 8750
Feed rate fpm 28
Feed speeds
Motor amps 15
Dust port diameter inches
Weight pounds 61.9 63.9

Sources — Makita 2012NB: pacificpowertools.com (verified 2026-07-13). Triton TPT125: beavertools.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Makita 2012NB and Triton TPT125?

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

  • Max width inches: Makita 2012NB 12 vs Triton TPT125 12.5
  • Cutterhead speed (rpm): Makita 2012NB 8500 vs Triton TPT125 8750
  • Weight pounds: Makita 2012NB 61.9 vs Triton TPT125 63.9

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