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2026 Buyer's Guide

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iQMS362i vs iQ1550 vs traditional wet masonry saw. Full specs, pros and cons, OSHA compliance, and which saw is right for your crew and job type.

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How to Choose the Right Masonry Saw

Choosing a masonry saw comes down to three questions: What materials are you cutting? What's your typical job size? And how serious are you about OSHA silica compliance?

For most residential and mid-size commercial contractors cutting pavers, brick, block, and natural stone, the iQMS362i is the clear answer — 40% faster than a wet saw, fully OSHA compliant, and runs on any 20A outlet. For high-volume commercial jobs cutting CMU block and retaining wall stone, the iQ1550 is in a class of its own with its 8" depth of cut and 75 lb dust capacity.

Traditional wet masonry saws are increasingly difficult to justify — their lower upfront cost is more than offset by cleanup labor, OSHA compliance costs, and restricted jobsite use.

Side-by-Side Comparison

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iQMS362i

Best for most contractors

Blade Size16.5"
Cutting Length24"
Depth of Cut5.5"
Power120V / 20A
Dust Capacity11 lb
FiltrationIntegrated vacuum
OSHA CompliantYes
Financing from$283/mo
Standard 120V — works anywhere
15–30 sec per 12" paver
No water, no slurry, no cleanup
OSHA Table 1 compliant
Best for residential & mid-size commercial
Not designed for CMU block or 8"+ depth
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Commercial Grade

iQ1550

Best for commercial / CMU block

Blade Size21.5"
Cutting Length20"
Depth of Cut8"
Power230V / dual motor
Dust Capacity75 lb
Filtration3-stage HEPA
OSHA CompliantYes (HEPA)
Financing from$1,173/mo
8" depth — cuts full CMU block in one pass
3-stage HEPA filtration
75 lb dust capacity — full shift without emptying
Forklift & crane ready for commercial logistics
Best for block yards & precast facilities
Requires 230V power
Higher investment — commercial-scale tool
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Traditional Wet Masonry Saw

Old standard — increasingly obsolete

Blade Size14"–16" typical
Cutting Length18"–24"
Depth of Cut5"–6"
Power120V or 240V
Dust CapacityN/A (water suppression)
FiltrationNone (water only)
OSHA CompliantRequires extra controls
Financing fromLower upfront cost
Lower initial purchase price
Familiar to experienced crews
30–60 min/day slurry cleanup
Not OSHA Table 1 compliant without extra controls
Cannot be used indoors
Water setup time on every job
Hidden labor and compliance costs
"We replaced two wet saws with the iQMS362i. Cuts are faster, cleanup is zero, and we haven't had an OSHA issue since."

— Masonry Contractor, Arizona

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