Boards, doubled-up materials, thick panels: The K 85 cuts 88 mm freehand and 82 mm on the F guide rail—and tilts up to 60° for miter cuts with full guidance. Guidance is provided at the pivot point on the lower edge of the rail; the 2,300-watt CUprex motor cuts through even tough cross-sections, and the 10-meter cable is included as standard.
As for the generational issue, to be honest: The previous model, the K 85 Ec, is still available in the lineup at the same price. The often-cited claim that the older model only tilts 45° is incorrect—both tilt from 0 to 60° with identical cutting depths. What’s truly new are the 10-meter cable, the base plate for use with crosscut rails, and the combined blade change—so you can make your decision based on facts, not rumors.
Buying the Mafell saw at RUWI isn’t something you should take for granted: We’re manufacturers ourselves—producing tools for woodworking professionals in Fluorn-Winzeln, 4 kilometers from the Mafell factory in Oberndorf am Neckar. We carry products that we can recommend based on our own experience—including those cases where another manufacturer offers a better solution.
Here's how to use it
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Cutting 88 mm solid wood: either freehand along the mark or with an 82 mm guide on the rail.
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Performing bevel cuts up to 60°: full range of motion with guidance at the pivot point.
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Cutting heavy cross-sections: On the guide device L, up to 370 mm cutting length, with high repeatability.
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Working on scaffolding: 10 m of cable included as standard, 6.8 kg.
Does this fit in your workshop?
For cuts over 88 mm, the K 105 takes over; miter cuts are more comfortable on the KSS series. And a candid look at the competition: The Bosch GKS 85 G costs about a third as much—if you’re doing rough cuts and can do without the 60° angle, it’s a reasonable choice. Festool often offers the HK-85 sets with rails at a lower price; if you like the FSK miter rail concept and 86 mm is enough, you’re in good hands there. The K 85 justifies its price with its power, the 88 mm capacity, the pivot-point guide, and its long-lasting value.
You can read about why your vacuum should be Dust Class M in the knowledge article on wood dust extraction —and the Machine Advisor will help you find the right saw by asking you two or three questions.
All the details
Function and Application
Design: 88-mm-class pendulum-hood hand-held circular saw, planks, laminated panels, OSB in bundles, thick insulation boards
Special Feature: Bevel cuts up to 60° with full guidance
Generation: 2025, 10-m cable, new base plate for use with crosscut rails, combined blade change, pivot-point guide
Performance and cutting data
Rated power consumption: 2,300 W, CUprex motor
Speed: 2,250 to 4,400 min⁻¹
Cutting depth at 0°: 88 mm free, 82 mm on the guide rail
Cutting depth at 45° / 60°: 61.5 / 44.5 mm
Tilt range: 0 to 60°
Saw blade: Ø 237 × 30 mm
Dimensions and weight
Weight: 6.8 kg (EPTA)
Guide and System
Guide: Pivot point on the lower edge of the rail; when swiveling, the saw remains guided without moving the base plate
Crosscut system: On the guide mechanism, crosscut lengths up to 370 mm with repeatable accuracy
Blade change: A single control element locks the blade, opens the swing-out cover, and engages the start interlock
Lighting: LED with afterglow function
Cable: 10 m standard
Blade compatibility: Ø 237 × 30 mm, compatible with the KSS 80
Dust extraction
Connection: Ø 35 mm
System partner: S 35 M dust extractor
Safety and quality
Origin: Manufactured in Oberndorf am Neckar
Warranty: MAFELL-Complete, 36 months after registration
Spare parts: 10 years from end of production (Mafell commitment)
