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Metabo KGS 18 LTX BL 216: kit with 4 Ah pack and charger
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Metabo's KGS 18 LTX BL 216 is a compact cordless mitre saw for skirting, architrave, flooring and trim work away from a socket. Unlike the other cordless mitre saws in our guide, this listing includes a 4.0 Ah battery and an ASC 55 charger, so you can start cutting on the day it arrives. That makes it the most practical entry point in the group for someone with no Metabo packs.
- Blade
- 216 mm
- Battery system
- Metabo 18 V
- Cut capacity at 90 degrees
- Not stated in this listing
- In the box
- Saw, 1 x 4.0 Ah, ASC 55 charger
In its favour
- A 4.0 Ah battery and ASC 55 charger are included, according to the listing.
- Pull function for wider boards and an LED shadow cut line.
- Aluminium housing and dust extraction port are listed.
Good to know
- One battery means a pause while it recharges on long jobs.
- Cut capacity is not stated in this listing; check Metabo's data sheet.
Our take
Listed features
The listing text is very brief, but the highlights mention precision cutting, a pull function for wider boards, an LED shadow line, dust extraction and an aluminium housing. The spec table lists a brushless motor, 5,000 rpm, a 30 tooth blade, a mitre range to 47 degrees and a weight of 12.8 kg.
An LED shadow line casts the blade's shadow onto the workpiece, showing exactly where the cut will fall without calibration. It is easier to trust than a laser, which can drift out of alignment.
Cut capacity and what is missing
Cut capacity at 90 and 45 degrees is not given in this listing, which is a real gap for a mitre saw. A 216 mm blade with a pull function usually handles skirting and decking boards, but confirm the exact width and depth on Metabo's data sheet before relying on it for wider boards.
At 12.8 kg, the saw is light enough to carry from room to room on a flooring job.
One battery, one charger
A single 4.0 Ah pack is enough for a session of trim cuts but will need recharging during a long day. The listing does not give a cuts per charge figure for this model. A second pack would help if you plan to cut flooring for a whole house.
Against the bigger cordless saws
The Metabo KGS 18 LTX BL 305 is the larger 305 mm sibling, sold bare, and suits wide boards and deep sections. The DeWalt DCS782N is another 305 mm cordless slider with a stated 310 x 90 mm capacity but weighs 34 kg. The Evolution R185SMS-Li is the smaller 185 mm alternative, also sold bare.
Verdict
Pick the KGS 18 LTX BL 216 if you want a portable cordless mitre saw that comes with a battery and charger for trim and flooring. If you need to crosscut wide boards, the Metabo KGS 18 LTX BL 305 or DeWalt DCS782N are better suited, provided you have the batteries for them.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless mitre saws
Amazon listing title: Metabo KGS 18 LTX BL 216 * Cordless Chop Saw TV00