Mafell have upgraded the 162mm Saw Blade for the MT55 Plunge Saws
Mafell has upgraded its 162mm saw blade to suit the Mafell MT55 CC corded and MT55 18M cordless plunge saws. The 092604 is the direct replacement and technical evolution of the older 092584 blade. They look similar on paper, but the tooth design and cutting behaviour are quite different.
Below is a clear, practical breakdown.
Core differences at a glance:
|
Features |
Mafell 092584 (older) |
Mafell 092604 (newer) |
| Tooth count | 48T | 49T |
| Tooth layout | Regular (even spacing) | Group‑toothed (irregular spacing) |
| Tooth grind | ATB (alternate top bevel) | WZ/FZ (alternate + flat) |
| Cutting character | Smooth but higher resistance | Smoother, quieter, lower resistance |
| Power demand | Higher | Reduced (notably on cordless MT55) |
| Vibration/noise | Normal | Reduced vibration & noise |
| Status | Discontinued | Current production |
What changed, and why does it matter?
1. Group‑toothed design – the biggest change
Mafell 092584 (Previous Blade)
Mafell 092604 (Newer Blade)
The 092604 introduces Mafell’s GT - or group‑toothed pitch, where teeth are arranged in repeating groups with slight spacing differences.
This gives:
- Lower cutting forces
- Less motor load
- Smoother feed with less buzz
- Better chip evacuation
- Reduced resonance on track saw rails
This is especially noticeable on the cordless MT55 18M, in sheet materials and on longer rail cuts.
2. One extra tooth - plus revised geometry
While 48T vs 49T sounds trivial, the new WZ/FZ grind is significant:
- Flat teeth help control tear‑out
- Alternates maintain clean shear cuts
- Better cross‑grain edge quality than the original blade
In practice, the new 092604 saw blade leaves a cleaner edge with less effort, not just a finer cut.
3. Better battery life
Mafell explicitly redesigned their 162mm sawblade for:
- Reduced cutting resistance
- Improved energy efficiency
- Longer run‑time on MT55 18M
- Less thermal buildup on long cuts
This is not marketing fluff; it’s a real-world improvement.
What has stayed the same?
Both the original and new saw blades share:
- 162 mm diameter
- 20 mm bore
- 1.2 mm plate / 1.8 mm kerf
- Ability to achieve true 50.8 mm (2") cutting depth on rail
- Compatibility with MT55 CC corded and MT55 18M BL cordless plunge saws
- Intended use: fine cuts in solid wood, veneered panels and sheet materials
There is no scenario where the 092584 outperforms the 092604 - the newer blade is a straight upgrade and compatible with exactly the same Mafell plunge saws.
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