The MT 55 is a plunge saw for on-site panel cutting: shortening worktops, plunge-cutting sink openings, cutting doors to size, and sizing panels along the guide rail. It offers a cutting depth of 56.5 mm without the guide rail, and 45.1 mm at 45°. The saw has a swivel range of -1° to 48°, a power output of 1400 W, and weighs 4.5 kg. In addition to wood and engineered wood products, it can cut OSB, cement fiberboard, gypsum fiberboard, Trespa, facade panels, and plastics.
The scoring function is why it can be used on coated panels: activated with a single motion, cutting depth limited to 3 mm, and during the cut, the blade is automatically offset by 0.1 mm. The visible edge remains clean, even if the splinter guard on the guide rail is already worn down. The cutting depth indicator can be rotated to “with guide rail” and “without guide rail”; the displayed depth is accurate in both cases. You can set the speed continuously from 3,600 to 6,250 min⁻¹; the markings 1 through 6 on the adjustment wheel help with setting it. The enclosed saw blade housing and the protective slide at the cut keep the dust inside the housing.
What has changed compared to the MT 55 cc
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Edge clearance 8 mm: The flat protective hood allows cuts close to the edge, down to 8 mm from the wall (shadow gap 10 mm). This makes it suitable even for narrow baseboards.
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Cutting depth at 45°: 45.1 mm instead of 40.5 mm, thanks to the new swiveling system.
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The guard now opens wider for blade changes, exposing the blade. The safety lock and blade locking mechanism remain active while the guard is open.
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Shorter deceleration time: The brake brings the blade to a stop in about 3.5 seconds; the previous model took about 5.
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Standard blade: KSB-WF162 GT with grouped teeth instead of Z 48.
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MAX3 case instead of T-MAX. The two stack on each other.
Here's how to use it
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Shortening a worktop: Place the F 160 guide rail , score, and cut. The included KSB-WF162 GT with 49 teeth provides a clean edge that requires no further work.
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Cutting openings: sink, cooktop, access panel. The F-RS kickback stop is located behind the machine in the rail; the MT-PA position indicator shows where the blade exits.
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Along the wall: Position the saw directly against the wall, set the cutting depth, and start sawing. Leave 8 mm between the wall and the cut edge; this makes the shadow gap 10 mm wide.
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Bevel cuts: Secure the angle setting by turning a screw half a turn at two points.
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On third-party rails: The MT 55 also runs on other rail systems.
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Chips: Slide the viewing window down to the material before cutting; this will improve chip removal.
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Dust extraction: 35 mm connection; the S 35 M fits there. The reason why dust class M is recommended for wood dust is explained in the article on wood dust extraction.
Does this fit in your workshop?
The same machine is available in a cordless version: the MT 55-18 PURE, if you’re already using CAS batteries, and the MT 55-18 as a complete set with two batteries and a quick-charge station. For material thicknesses of 56.5 mm and up, the K 65 takes over with a 67 mm capacity—it runs on the same rail but does not plunge. The case includes the KSB-WF162 GT for precision cuts in sheet materials; for solid wood, the KSB-WU160 GT; and for aluminum and laminate, the KSB-AL160 and KSB-L160 (available upon request). The blades can be resharpened from 162 to 149 mm, providing a 13 mm sharpening reserve.
Downloads
MT 55 Operating Instructions (PDF, Mafell)
Safety Instructions for Power Tools (PDF, Mafell)
Brochure: MT 55 and MT 55-18 Plunge Saws (PDF, 14 pages, Mafell)
Product Information for the MT 55 (Mafell)
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Technical Specifications
Cutting depth: 0 to 56.5 mm
Cutting depth at 45°: 0 to 45.1 mm
Swivel range: –1° to +48°
Rated no-load speed: continuously 3,600 to 6,250 min⁻¹
Markings on the control knob: 1 = 3,600, 2 = 4,130, 3 = 4,660, 4 = 5,190, 5 = 5,720, 6 = 6,250 min⁻¹
Rated power consumption: 1,400 W
Rated voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz, universal motor
Protection class: II
Saw blade: Ø 162 x 1.8 x 20 mm
Saw blade max/min: 162 / 149 mm
Tool cutting width: 1.8 to 2.2 mm
Brake: Deceleration time approx. 3.5 s
Dust extraction connection Ø: 35 mm
Dust extraction: minimum air velocity of 20 m/s
Dimensions (L x W x H): 386 x 217 x 221 mm
Weight: 4.5 kg
Sound pressure level: 94 dB(A), K = 3 dB
Sound power level: 102 dB(A), K = 3 dB
Hand-arm vibration: less than 2.5 m/s²
Applications
Cutting types: Cross-cuts and rip cuts, bevel cuts –1 to +48°, plunge cuts
Cuts near edges: from 8 mm wall clearance, 10 mm shadow gap
Scoring: cutting depth limited to 3 mm, cut automatically offset by 0.1 mm
Cutting depth adjustment: accurate to the millimeter, fine scale 0.1 mm, display with or without guide rail
Speed based on material: PVC, Plexiglas, and PA: settings 1 through 6; hard, soft, and laminated wood: 3 through 6; coated panel materials: 4 through 6; fiber-cement panels: 3 through 5; Styrofoam: 1 through 2
Saw blade change: hinged protective cover; start-up lock and saw blade lock remain active during this process
Resharpening: Saw blades can be resharpened from 162 to 149 mm, 13 mm sharpening reserve
Third-party guide rails: Second guide groove in the base plate, adjustable guide jaws
Materials: Solid wood, fiber cement panels, Trespa, OSB, gypsum fiber boards, plastic, facade panels, panel materials
Accessories
Guide rails: F 80 (204380), F 110 (204381), F 160 (204365), F 210 (204382), F 310 (204383)
Track Connectors: F-VS Connector (204363), F-EK End Caps (205400)
Track Accessories: F-HP 6.8M Grip Profile (204376), F-SS 3.4M Splinter Guard (204375), F-SZC 180 Clamp (093868)
Bags and Sets: Guide Rail Bag TZ-FST1600 (095257), Set of 2 x F 160 (209591), Set of F 80 + F 160 (209592)
Stops: Angle Stop F-WA (205357), Rip Fence (203214), Undercut Stop MF-UA (206073), Position Indicator MT-PA (205398), Kickback Stop F-RS (202867)
Dust Extraction: Aerofix F-AF 1 Suction and Clamping System (204770), FXS-L Flexible Hose (205276), Chip Bag (206921)
Saw blades: KSB-WF162 GT fine cut (092604), KSB-WU160 GT universal (092602), KSB-WL160 GT rip cut (092601), KSB-AL160 aluminum and plastic (092605), KSB-L160 for laminate and HPL (092606), KSB-AM160 DT for abrasive materials (092608), diamond (092474)
Storage: MAX3 case, Tool Tray C115-TT insert (095305)
Product data
Origin: Made in Germany
