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DeWalt DWE7492 vs Evolution Power Tools R255SMS
The DeWalt DWE7492 is a 250 mm site table saw, 240v mains. The Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| DeWalt DWE7492 | Evolution Power Tools R255SMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 2000w | 2000 W, 240V |
| Weight | 26.5 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Rip capacity | 825mm | - |
| Blade size | 250mm | - |
| Blade diameter | - | 255 mm |
| No-load speed | - | 2500 rpm |
| Max wood cut | - | 300 x 80 mm (straight) |
| Max mild steel plate | - | 6 mm |
Sources: DeWalt DWE7492, Evolution Power Tools R255SMS. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DWE7492 if...
A portable 250 mm table saw with a roll cage and rack and pinion fence. Used by carpenters and joiners for ripping and cross-cutting timber and sheet material on site.
Full DWE7492 specifications →Buy or hire the R255SMS if...
The R255SMS is Evolution's flagship mitre saw, bought by fabricators, fencing and multi-trade contractors who need to cut steel box section as well as timber without swapping blades. Its lower price versus premium mitre saws makes it a common choice on tool hire counters serving mixed-material jobs.
Full R255SMS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the DeWalt DWE7492 and the Evolution Power Tools R255SMS?
The DeWalt DWE7492 is a 250 mm site table saw, 240V mains; the Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade.
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