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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

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

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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