2831-20 vs DCS520B
The 2831-20 beside the DEWALT DCS520B, row by row. Both are track saws, compared on the 7 figures published for both.
Milwaukee Tool 2831-20
The Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 is Milwaukee Tool's M18 FUEL 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw, listed with a 6-1/2" (165 mm) blade and a depth of cut of 2-1/4" (59 mm). Each figure below comes from Milwaukee Tool's own pages, with a link to where it appears.
See it at Milwaukee ToolWhat a track saw is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "Bosch track and plunge saws are built for precision cutting in wood and sheet goods, delivering smooth, clean edges with minimal setup."
2831-20 specifications published by Milwaukee Tool (8)
- Motor
- POWERSTATE BrushlessM18 FUEL™ 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw | Milwaukee Tool
- Blade diameter
- 6-1/2" (165 mm)2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
- Arbor
- 20 mm2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
- Depth of cut
- 2-1/4" (59 mm)2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
- Bevel capacity
- -1° to 48°2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
- Weight
- 9.13 lbM18 FUEL™ 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw | Milwaukee Tool
- Warranty
- 5 Year Limited WarrantyM18 FUEL™ 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw | Milwaukee Tool
As published by Milwaukee Tool, read on 2026-09-28. Makers revise their tools; check Milwaukee Tool's current specification and manual before you buy.
The 2831-20 manual
Milwaukee Tool publishes Milwaukee Tool's owner's manual for the 2831-20 (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Read it before you buy as well as after: it is where Milwaukee Tool states the 2831-20 requirements in full.
From the 2831-20 manual and Milwaukee Tool's product page (2)
- blade / depth of cut
- Blade Size 6-1/2" (165 mm); Max Depth of Cut at 0° 2-1/4" (59 mm); at 45° 1-5/8" (44 mm)2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
- blade kerf limits
- Blade Kerf ≥0.063" (≥1.6 mm); Blade Body Thickness ≤0.051" (≤1.3 mm); Riving Knife Thickness 0.055" (1.4 mm)2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254)
Milwaukee Tool's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.
Before you buy the 2831-20
- Power supply. Milwaukee Tool lists 18V for the 2831-20. Milwaukee Tool's manual gives the circuit to run it on.
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2831-20: questions answered from Milwaukee Tool's specification
What voltage does the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 run on?
Milwaukee Tool lists the 2831-20 at 18V. The manual states the circuit it needs.
What blade size does the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 take?
The Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 takes a 6-1/2" (165 mm) blade, by Milwaukee Tool's specification.
How deep does the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 cut?
Milwaukee Tool lists the depth of cut of the 2831-20 as 2-1/4" (59 mm).
How much does the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 weigh?
The Milwaukee Tool 2831-20 weighs 9.13 lb, by Milwaukee Tool's figure.
What warranty does Milwaukee Tool give on the 2831-20?
Milwaukee Tool lists the warranty on the 2831-20 as: 5 Year Limited Warranty.
What arbor size is the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20?
Milwaukee Tool lists the arbor of the 2831-20 as 20 mm.
Where is the manual for the Milwaukee Tool 2831-20?
Milwaukee Tool publishes the 2831-20 manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
What does Milwaukee Tool say about blade / depth of cut on the 2831-20?
Per Milwaukee Tool's own pages for the 2831-20: Blade Size 6-1/2" (165 mm); Max Depth of Cut at 0° 2-1/4" (59 mm); at 45° 1-5/8" (44 mm).
What does Milwaukee Tool say about blade kerf limits on the 2831-20?
Per Milwaukee Tool's own pages for the 2831-20: Blade Kerf ≥0.063" (≥1.6 mm); Blade Body Thickness ≤0.051" (≤1.3 mm); Riving Knife Thickness 0.055" (1.4 mm).
Sources
- M18 FUEL™ 6-1/2" Plunge Track Saw | Milwaukee Tool — Milwaukee Tool
- 2831-20 Operator's Manual (58-14-0254) — Milwaukee Tool