What is the difference between Ozito Battery circular saws?

[Dave-1]

Afternoon All

I have been wondering for the last two years about the difference between these two sizes of ozito saws.

184mm blade runs at max spped of 7000rpm $199

165mm blade runs at max spped of 9500rpm $99

As far as I can make out the effective difference is 19mm extra blad cut for an extra $100

The better size at $199

The smaller size at $99

Prices, whoops have the wrong saw name but its the same price for the smaller circular saw.

I wont be using it for fine cuts just for chopping up lengths of timber to fit into the car.  I am trying to decide is it worth the 100 for 19mm.

Dave

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Hi @Dave-1,

That's the Ozito PXC 18V 184mm 7¼" Brushless Circular Saw - Skin Only for $199 and the Ozito PXC 18V 165mm Circular Saw - Skin Only for $99.98. Apart from the 19mm difference in the blade size, the major difference is that the 184mm saw has a brushless motor, hence the price difference. The brushless motor supplies more power and runs for longer. 

Those max speeds are what the blades are capable of running at, not what the machines will achieve under load. The 164mm does run at a higher RPM than the 184mm model under no load. However, under load, the brushless motor, which outputs more power, will keep the blade at a higher RPM when cutting.

I'll add a comparison of their specs below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Dave-1]

Thank you @MitchellMc 

Mmmm and now I also have to add in that it runs longer lol I have "chosen" the cheaper one, then back to the larger blade and then back an fourth a number of times. And Was at the point of $99 one.. now Its back into the ??? range

Thank you for the info.

Dave

[Dave-1]

Morning @MitchellMc 

Thank you for the information I am back on track for the $199 184mm brushless model. Mainly because of the brushless providing the higher rpm while cutting. I dont expect it to be doing fine work as its to use when picking up timber and cutting it to fit in the car from the side of the road so I want something that will do the job

Thanks again.

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @Dave-1 regardless of what the powertool is, a "brushless" electronically controlled motor will always deliver more power, be more reliable and achieve longer runtimes from your batteries. 

But the one very important part of any powertool that is often overlooked is the accessory its powering. In your case a circular saw blade. A good quality sharp blade in basic saw will outperform an expensive saw with a dull blade any day. Less friction = cleaner cuts = more runtime = longer lasting tool.

Cutting timber off the side of the road will have dirt and grit in it and will ruin your blades pretty quick. If have a recip saw, do yourself a favour and grab a pruning blade for it and watch it cut about 3 times faster!

Regards, Nailbag

[Dave-1]

Thank you @Nailbag 

Still havnt bought it but have decided to go for the $200 larger blade one. Mostly want it so I can scavange timber on the side of the road that people are throwing out. 

On a side note I bought myself a Ozito PXC 18V Brushless Pruning Chainsaw 2.5Ah Kit PXBPCK-1825 to lop some liquid ambers and prune my crepe myrtles. Must say its a tool that keeps on going. I could potentialy use this to scavange timber I just use dit to chop up a whole lot of fallen branches at my mums place and it just kept on going...

Dave

[Nailbag]

Nice one @Dave-1 Just one bit of advice when cutting wood off the side of the road, is to have a small tomahawk to clean the bark off. Mud, dirt and grit from fallen wood will blunter the chain within seconds. Use the Tomahawk to scrap/remove the out skin before cutting and never let the chain touch the ground.

Regards, Nailbag

[Dave-1]

 @Nailbag 

hahahah not that type of wood, My thoughts are actually thinking old fences/and demoed houses. Just have to make sure that its not contaminated is all. Ive picked up a bunch of beautiful hardwood before from old houses being torn down and its such a shame it goes to landfill.

Dave

[Noyade]

Just another thought @Dave-1 

Buy a couple of inexpensive handsaws - which won't matter much if damaged.

Get those muscles going! 😁

[Dave-1]

hahahahahah @Noyade 

"Clunk" yeah just fell off my chair! and more hahahahahah's. Well yes I could but generally I feel sus pulling up next to rubbish piles and jumping out with a handsaw... I figure a batter circular saw may be less noticible.... 

Those muscles can wait for me building the next gabion cage

Dave