Makita 4100KB Saw
- Saw
- 5 inches
- Corded electric
- High Speed Steel
A corded saw with a 5 inch cutting capacity built for masonry and tile work, with a high 12200 RPM motor suited to hard material rather than wood framing.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.6★ across 373 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
373 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Makita 4100KB is a corded electric saw running on 120V power at 12200 RPM, with a 5 inch cutting capacity. At 6.6 pounds, it is built around cutting masonry, tile and similar hard material rather than wood framing.
The high 12200 RPM speed and 5 inch capacity fit Makita's masonry and tile cutting saw line rather than a standard wood circular saw, and the category listing text agrees this belongs under Saws even without a wood blade capacity given. Corded power keeps the motor running at full speed continuously, which matters when cutting through dense material.
- 120V corded power
- 12200 RPM motor speed
- 5 inch cutting capacity
- 6.6 pound weight
Who it's for
Masonry, tile and concrete contractors who need a corded cutoff saw for hard material work. Not the right choice for framing carpenters cutting dimensional lumber, since this is built around a 5 inch masonry-oriented capacity.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 12200 RPM motor suited to masonry and tile cutting
- Corded power gives sustained runtime on long cuts
- 6.6 pounds keeps it maneuverable
- 5 inch capacity is smaller than standard wood framing saws
- Corded design needs a power outlet on site
Performance notes
A 12200 RPM motor runs considerably faster than a typical wood circular saw, which suits the abrasive or diamond blades used on masonry and tile rather than standard wood blades. Corded power avoids the runtime limits of battery tools on longer cutting jobs, and at 6.6 pounds the saw stays maneuverable for handheld cuts.
Specifications
| Brand | MAKITA |
|---|---|
| Model | 4100KB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 14 × 11 × 8.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 inches |
| Speed | 12200 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makita 4100KB SawThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 373 | 3.8 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS334B SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,477 | 4.7 / 5 |
| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the MAKITA 4100KB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the Makita 4100KB cut?
Its high 12200 RPM speed and 5 inch capacity are built around masonry and tile cutting rather than wood framing.
Is the Makita 4100KB corded or cordless?
It runs on 120V corded electric power.
How much does it weigh?
6.6 pounds according to the listing.