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Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw
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Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit
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 Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw or DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit?
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 | Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw |  DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $519 | $574.99 |
| Brand | Makita | DeWalt |
| Released | — | — |
| Blade diameter (in) | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Max cut depth 90 (in) | 2.1875 | 2.125 |
| Max cut depth 45 (in) | 1.5625 | 1.625 |
| Motor amps | 12 | 12 |
| Motor watts | 1800 | 1300 |
| Voltage (V) | 120 | 120 |
| No load (rpm) | 2000-5200 | 1400-4000 |
| Bevel range | -1 to 48 deg | — |
| Included rail length (in) | — | — |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Weight (lb) | 9.7 | 11.5 |
Sources — Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-05). DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit: dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw and DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max cut depth 90 (in): Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 2.1875 vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit 2.125
- Max cut depth 45 (in): Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 1.5625 vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit 1.625
- Motor watts: Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 1800 vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit 1300
- No load (rpm): Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 2000-5200 vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit 1400-4000
- Weight (lb): Makita SP6000J 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw 9.7 vs DeWalt DWS520K 6-1/2" (165mm) Heavy-Duty Corded Track Saw Kit 11.5