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Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw is cheaper at $519. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) or Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw?

The Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw is the cheaper at $519. The Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw
US price $669 $519
BrandFestoolMakita
Released——
Blade diameter (in) 6.25 6.5
Max cut depth 90 (in) 2.125 2.1875
Max cut depth 45 (in) — 1.5625
Motor amps — 12
Motor watts 1200 1800
Voltage (V) 120 120
No load (rpm) 2000-5800 2000-5200
Bevel range -1 to 47 deg -1 to 48 deg
Included rail length (in) — —
Cordless No No
Weight (lb) 10.58 9.7

Sources — Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ): festoolusa.com (verified 2026-08-05). Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) and Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Blade diameter (in): Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) 6.25 vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 6.5
  • Max cut depth 90 (in): Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) 2.125 vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 2.1875
  • Motor watts: Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) 1200 vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 1800
  • No load (rpm): Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) 2000-5800 vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 2000-5200
  • Bevel range: Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) -1 to 47 deg vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw -1 to 48 deg
  • Weight (lb): Festool TS 55 FEQ-F-Plus 6-1/4" Plunge-Cut Track Saw (current SKU for TS 55 REQ) 10.58 vs Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 9.7

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