Achilli makes three distinct portable saws — the TSA track saw, the ANR portable stone saw, and the AMS bench saw. They look similar on the surface: all three are portable, all three cut wet, all three run on single-phase power. But they're built for different jobs, different materials, and different shop situations.
This guide breaks them down so you can pick the right one — or understand why some shops run more than one.
The Three Machines at a Glance
Achilli TSA Portable Track Saw — a rail-guided portable saw that travels on rails placed directly on the slab. Built for full-length rip cuts on large-format stone, up to 13 ft in a single pass. No fixed table — the saw goes to the stone.
Achilli ANR Portable Stone Saw — a portable bench-style bridge saw with useful cut lengths up to 2000 mm, bridge tilt to 45°, and an optional slot profiling device for edge work. The most versatile of the three.
Achilli AMS Portable Bench Saw — a compact portable bench saw for tile, marble, and stone cutting up to 1300 mm. The most portable and accessible entry point in the Achilli portable range.
TSA: The Rail Saw for Full-Length Slab Cuts
The TSA is a fundamentally different machine from the ANR and AMS. It doesn't have a worktable — the galvanized steel rails sit directly on the slab, and the cutting head travels along them. This means you can make a straight rip cut on a full 13 ft slab without moving the material.
- Motor: 2.2 kW (3 HP), single-phase induction, 230V
- Blade: 300–350 mm (12"–14")
- Max cut length: Up to 13 ft (4000 mm) with single rail
- Bridge tilt: Fixed 90° — straight cuts only
- Profiling: None
- Water: One-hand quick-connect, external supply
- Starting price: $2,429 (saw unit)
The TSA is the right choice when:
- You need to cut full-length slabs on-site without moving material to a shop saw
- Straight rip cuts are the primary need — countertop sizing, slab dimensioning, panel cuts
- You’re working at installation where a bench saw can’t follow you
- You need on-site overflow cutting capacity when the shop bridge saw is the bottleneck
The TSA is not the right choice when:
- You need bevel or miter cuts — it only cuts at 90°
- You need edge profiling capability
- Cut lengths under 4–5 ft make the rail setup impractical vs. a bench saw
ANR: The Versatile Portable Bridge Saw
The ANR is a portable bench-style bridge saw — it has a fixed worktable, a bridge that tilts from 90° to 45°, and cut lengths from 600 mm up to 2000 mm. With the optional slot profiling device, it converts into a profiling machine for edge work and slotting. It’s the most capable of the three portable saws.
- Motor: 2.2 kW (3 HP) single-phase / 3 kW (4 HP) 3-phase (HT: 3.7 kW / 5 HP)
- Blade: 250–350 mm standard (HT: 400–500 mm)
- Max cut length: Up to 2000 mm
- Bridge tilt: 90° to 45°
- Profiling: Yes, with optional slot profiling device
- Water: Integrated tank with recycling pump
- Starting price: $4,593 (ANR 130, single table)
The ANR is the right choice when:
- You need bevel and miter cuts (45° tilt) from a portable machine
- Edge profiling and slotting are part of your workflow
- Cut lengths up to 2000 mm (6.5 ft) cover your material sizes
- You want one portable machine that handles cutting and profiling
- Material is marble, granite, quartzite, or engineered stone
The ANR is not the right choice when:
- You need cuts longer than 2000 mm — the TSA handles full-slab rips
- Budget is the primary constraint and you don’t need profiling or 45° tilt — the AMS covers basic cuts at lower cost
- You need to cut on-site directly on the slab without a table
AMS: The Compact Bench Saw for Tile, Marble & Stone
The AMS is the most compact and accessible machine in the three-way comparison. Useful cut lengths from 600 mm to 1300 mm, bridge tilt to 45°, self-contained water tray, folding legs — it covers tile, marble, and stone cutting for job-site and shop use. The HT version steps up to 400–500 mm blades and higher motor power for heavier work.
- Motor: 2–2.2 kW (2.7–3 HP) standard, 1-phase / HT: 3.6 kW (5 HP) 3-phase
- Blade: 250–350 mm standard (HT: 400–500 mm)
- Max cut length: Up to 1300 mm
- Bridge tilt: 90° to 45°
- Profiling: None
- Water: Self-contained recycling tray
- Starting price: $3,410 (AMS 130)
The AMS is the right choice when:
- You’re cutting tile, marble, and stone up to 1300 mm (4.25 ft)
- Job-site portability and single-phase power matter
- Bevel and miter cuts at 45° are needed from a compact machine
- Budget is a factor — lower cost than the ANR with overlapping capability for shorter cuts
- Tile installation work is a core part of your business alongside stone
The AMS is not the right choice when:
- You need cuts longer than 1300 mm — the ANR goes to 2000 mm, the TSA to 13 ft
- Edge profiling is required — the ANR with the profiling device is the right tool
- Material is exclusively large-format granite or quartzite slabs at production volume
Head-to-Head Comparison
| TSA | ANR | AMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rail/track saw | Portable bridge saw | Portable bench saw |
| Max cut length | 13 ft (4000 mm) | 2000 mm | 1300 mm |
| Bridge tilt | 90° only | 90°–45° | 90°–45° |
| Profiling | No | Yes (optional) | No |
| Motor (standard) | 2.2 kW / 3 HP | 2.2 kW / 3 HP | 2–2.2 kW / 3 HP |
| Blade size | 300–350 mm | 250–350 mm | 250–350 mm |
| Water system | External quick-connect | Integrated tank/pump | Self-contained tray |
| Power | 230V single-phase | 230V / 400V | 230V single-phase |
| Table required | No — rails on slab | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Full-slab rip cuts on-site | Versatile shop/site cutting | Tile, marble, stone up to 1300 mm |
| Starting price | $2,429 | $4,593 | $3,410 |
Which One — or Which Combination?
TSA only: You do primarily on-site work — installation, slab dimensioning at the job site, overflow rip cuts. You don’t need bevel or profiling. Maximum cut length is the priority.
ANR only: You need a single portable machine that handles straight cuts, 45° bevels, and edge profiling across marble, granite, and engineered stone up to 2000 mm. The most versatile single-machine choice.
AMS only: Tile installation and marble cutting up to 1300 mm is your primary work. Budget-conscious, compact, single-phase. Right for tile contractors and small stone shops.
TSA + ANR: The most capable portable combination — TSA for on-site full-slab rips, ANR for shop cutting, bevels, and profiling. No overlap in application.
TSA + AMS: On-site rip cuts (TSA) plus a compact bench saw for smaller cuts and tile work (AMS). Lower investment than TSA + ANR.
ANR + AMS: Shop profiling and longer cuts on the ANR; compact tile and stone work on the AMS. Covers both ends of the portable bench saw range without the TSA’s rail-based setup.
Bottom Line
- Need full-slab rip cuts on-site? → TSA
- Need a versatile portable saw with 45° tilt and profiling? → ANR
- Need a compact portable for tile, marble, and stone up to 1300 mm? → AMS
- Need on-site rips AND shop versatility? → TSA + ANR
Shop Achilli Portable Saws
- Achilli TSA Portable Track Saw — 13 ft rail, 3 HP, 230V. From $2,429.
- Achilli ANR Portable Stone Saw — up to 2000 mm, 45° tilt, profiling capable. From $4,593.
- Achilli AMS Portable Bench Saw — up to 1300 mm, 45° tilt, tile and stone. From $3,410.
- Equipment Financing — $0 down, terms up to 84 months.