Metabo STA 18 LTX 140

Name: Metabo STA 18 LTX 140
Brand: Metabo

A broad die-cast aluminium base makes bevel work its strength; comparative testing found strong loaded power and accurate angled cuts, offset by workshop-bound bulk.

$366 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-242 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance9.3/ 10

design7.5/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Die-cast gearbox housing, a broad rigid base, constant-speed electronics and low spring-supported blade guidance are concrete engineering benefits. FAZ found particularly strong cutting power and accurate bevels.

MATERIALS

Gear housingDie-cast aluminium

Robust support for the drive mechanism.

BaseDie-cast aluminium

Broad, rigid support improves bevel stability.

CRITERIA

9/10

Build Quality

Cast aluminium gearbox and stable broad base.

10/10

Performance

FAZ found exceptional power and unusually accurate bevel cuts.

7/10

Value

Expensive and bulky; worthwhile principally for demanding workshop cutting.

IDEAL FOR

·Workshop cutting
·Accurate bevels

NOT FOR

·Prolonged mobile work
·Small hands

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Balanced but large and heavy. Wide table, clear blade line, swivelling extraction port and tool-free bevel adjustment suit workshop use. Medium/large hands are preferable; left-side controls favour right-handers.

LONGEVITY

Robust die-cast gear housing and replaceable battery support continued use. Confirm model-specific spares locally; neither construction nor platform membership establishes a guaranteed lifespan.