Milwaukee 2729-20
Score: 85/100
Makita XBP03Z
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Milwaukee 2729-20 M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw is a cordless, tool-only bandsaw designed for heavy-duty metal cutting, offering portability that rivals corded models. It features a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and CPT Constant Power Technology to maintain speed under load, with a 5x5 inch cutting capacity. It is ideal for professional metalworkers needing cordless deep cuts on steel or iron pipe.
The Makita XBP03Z is a cordless 18V LXT compact band saw designed for portable metal cutting, featuring a high-torque motor and a fixed blade speed of 630 ft/min. Its main limitation is the fixed speed and small 2-1/2 inch cutting capacity. It is best suited for professional contractors in electrical and HVAC trades needing a lightweight tool for conduit and Unistrut.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 inbest | 2.5 in | |
18 HPbest | — | |
380 RPM | 630 RPMbest | |
18 Vbest | 18 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 lbs | 9 lbsbest |
— | 32.875 inbest | |
6 in | 11 inbest | |
12 in | 19.5 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cutting Capacity(1) | ||
Throat Depth (in) | 5 in | 2.5 in |
Portability & Build(1) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 15.0 lbs | 9.0 lbs |
Power & Performance(4) | ||
Motor Power (HP) | 18 HP | N/A HP |
Blade Speed (RPM) | 380 RPM | 630 RPM |
Motor Type | Brushless | N/A |
Speed Control | true | false |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Overall Height (in) | 6.0 in | 11.0 in |
Overall Width (in) | 12.0 in | 19.5 in |
Overall Length (in) | 24.0 in | 18.75 in |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Milwaukee 2729-20 for its cordless power that rivals corded models, highlighting its 380 SFPM speed for steel and 5x5 inch capacity for tubes and pipe. It is considered ideal for portable deep cuts, though reviewers note its limitations when cutting aluminum due to lower maximum speed.
Everyday users and video commenters express positive sentiment regarding the tool's portability and speed, noting that it matches the performance of corded tools. There are no recurring complaints extracted beyond the general need to purchase batteries separately.
Professional reviewers emphasize the tool's portability and power, describing it as a compact cordless bandsaw essential for professionals in electrical, HVAC, and fabrication trades.
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“Ideal for portable deep cuts but noting aluminum limitations”
