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Makita LS1019L vs Pike Signals EVO

The Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser. The Pike Signals EVO is a battery-powered portable traffic light system.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Makita LS1019L
Makita LS1019L - image: Makita UK
Pike Signals EVO
Pike Signals EVO - image: Pike Signals brand image from pikesignals.com

Specifications side by side

Makita LS1019LPike Signals EVO
Weight26,3 kgunder 210kg including batteries (RadioMaster)
Input power1510 W-
Blade diameter260 mm-
Capacity at 90 deg91 x 279 / 68 x 310 mm-
Power-deep-cycle VRLA batteries, 12V 105Ah
Controllers-T2 (2-phase), T5 (5-phase), PT5 (5-phase + 4 pedestrian crossings)
Battery life-up to 14 days (RadioMaster) or 7 days (MicroBox)

Sources: Makita LS1019L, Pike Signals EVO. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LS1019L if...

A slide compound mitre saw for accurate cross-cuts and bevel cuts in timber. Used by carpenters, joiners and shopfitters for first and second fix work, including trim, flooring and stud framing.

Full LS1019L specifications →

Buy or hire the EVO if...

A battery-powered temporary traffic light system for controlling single-lane closures on roadworks and utility jobs. Highways and utility contractors hire it where mains power is not available at the site.

Full EVO specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Makita LS1019L and the Pike Signals EVO?

The Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser; the Pike Signals EVO is a battery-powered portable traffic light system.

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