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Contractor Saw Guide: Choosing The Right One

Contractor Saw Guide: Choosing The Right One

Choose the Right Contractor Saw by the Job

Match the saw to the material, cut depth, power source, and blade. That is the fastest way to avoid underpowered equipment, rough cuts, and wasted blade life.

Quick Selector

Slabs Floor saw
Asphalt Floor saw
Brick + block Masonry saw
Stone + tile Bridge saw

Start With the Job Type

The right saw category becomes clear once you know what is being cut and where the cut is happening.

Concrete + Asphalt

Walk-Behind Floor Saw

For slab cuts, expansion joints, trench cuts, roadwork, and asphalt repair.

Shop floor saws
Brick + Block

Masonry Table Saw

For repeat sizing, cleaner edges, and better control over masonry materials.

Shop table saws
Stone + Tile

Bridge Saw

For long, accurate cuts in tile, granite, marble, stone, and slabs.

Shop bridge saws

Featured Saw Examples

Use these examples to compare saw type, blade size, cut depth, and power.

Compact Floor Saw

GOLZ FS125

Compact walk-behind saw for smaller concrete and asphalt cuts.

Blade14"
Depth4.7"
Engine6.5 HP
UseSmall slabs
View FS125
Jobsite Floor Saw

GOLZ FS175

Push saw for service work, roadwork, slab repair, and general cutting.

Blade18"
Depth6.5"
Engine13 HP
Water6.6 gal
View FS175
Heavy Floor Saw

GOLZ FS170

Heavier floor saw option for deeper concrete slab cutting.

Blade20"
Depth7.5"
Engine13 HP
UseDeep slab
View FS170
Masonry Table Saw

GOLZ MS400

Table saw for controlled jobsite masonry cutting.

Blade16"
Depth5.4"
Length27.6"
Power110V, 30A
View MS400
Brick + Block Saw

GOLZ BS400

Masonry saw for concrete, brick, block, and similar materials.

Blade16"
Depth6"
Double Cut11"
PowerGas or electric
View BS400
Bridge Saw

GOLZ GS350

Bridge saw for tile, granite, marble, terrazzo, and natural stone.

Blade14"
Depth4.3"
Length39.4"
Miter45°
View GS350

Fast Comparison

Use this as a quick cut-depth and power reference.

Model Best For Blade Max Depth Power
FS125 Small concrete and asphalt cuts 14" 4.7" 6.5 HP gas
FS175 Roadwork and slab repair 18" 6.5" 13 HP gas
FS170 Heavy-duty slab cutting 20" 7.5" 13 HP gas
MS400 Masonry jobsite cutting 16" 5.4" 110V, 30A
BS400 Concrete, brick, and block 16" 6", or 11" double-sided Gas or electric
GS350 Stone, tile, granite, marble 14" 4.3" 110V, 30A

Which Saw Type Fits Your Job?

Straight Slab Cuts

Use a floor saw for better tracking on concrete and asphalt.

Brick or Block

Use a masonry table saw for repeat sizing and cleaner edges.

Stone or Tile

Use a bridge saw for support, longer cuts, and finish quality.

Deeper Cutting

Check max cut depth before price or blade diameter.

Blade Match Guide

The saw holds the material and controls the cut. The blade does the work.

Concrete Slab Floor saw
Concrete diamond blade
Asphalt Floor saw
Asphalt blade
Brick + Block Masonry saw
Masonry diamond blade
Granite + Marble Bridge saw
Stone blade
Tile Bridge or tile saw
Tile blade

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Before You Buy

Material Concrete, asphalt, block, brick, stone, tile
Cut Depth Check required depth before choosing the saw
Blade Size Match diameter, arbor, and RPM rating
Power Check gas, electric, voltage, and amperage
Water Use for cooling and dust control when needed
Mobility Check weight, wheels, handles, and transport frame

Need Help Matching the Saw and Blade?

Send us the material, required cut depth, power source, and whether the job is indoor or outdoor. We can point you to the right saw and blade combination.

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