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Makita LS1019L vs Rubi TX-1250 MAX

The Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser. The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Makita LS1019L
Makita LS1019L - image: Makita UK
Rubi TX-1250 MAX
Rubi TX-1250 MAX - image: Rubi

Specifications side by side

Makita LS1019LRubi TX-1250 MAX
Weight26,3 kg26kg (57.3lbs) (with case)
Input power1510 W-
Blade diameter260 mm-
Capacity at 90 deg91 x 279 / 68 x 310 mm-
Max straight cut-1250mm (49-1/4in)
Max diagonal cut-850 x 850mm (33-1/2 x 33-1/2in)
Max tile thickness-3-22mm (1/8-7/8in)
Guide rails-30mm tubular steel guides with aluminium slides

Sources: Makita LS1019L, Rubi TX-1250 MAX. 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 TX-1250 MAX if...

A heavy-duty manual tile cutter used by tilers for cutting large floor and wall tiles on site. Its long tubular steel rails keep the cut straight on big-format tiles that a smaller cutter cannot handle.

Full TX-1250 MAX specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Makita LS1019L and the Rubi TX-1250 MAX?

The Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser; the Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.

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