Router Collet Compatibility by Brand

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Not sure what collet size your router takes? These tables list every popular router model sold in the UK along with the collet sizes it accepts, whether a reducer is included in the box, and what the dust extraction port size is. Find your brand below and look up your model.

Makita Router Collet Sizes

Makita’s router range spans from small cordless trim routers to heavy-duty 2,100W plunge machines. Most of their mid-range and above models come with both 1/4″ and 1/2″ collets. The smaller trim routers are 1/4″ only.

Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Additional Collets Available	Dust Port
RT0702C	Trim router (corded)	710W	1/4″ + 3/8″ + 6mm + 8mm	N/A	Via attachment
DRT50Z	Trim router (18V cordless)	18V LXT	1/4″ + 3/8″ + 6mm + 8mm	N/A	Via attachment
RP0900	Plunge router	900W	1/4″ + 3/8″	N/A — 1/4″ collet only	28mm
RP1801	Plunge router	1,850W	1/2″ + 1/4″	N/A	28mm
RP2301FC	Plunge router	2,100W	1/2″ + 1/4″	N/A	28mm
3612C	Plunge router	1,850W	1/2″	1/4″ reducer available	28mm

DeWalt Router Collet Sizes

DeWalt’s router range includes some of the most popular workshop routers in the UK. Their full-size models consistently include both collet sizes. The cordless compact routers are 1/4″ only but accept 8mm with the right collet.

Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Additional Collets Available	Dust Port
DWE6005	Laminate trimmer	590W	1/4″	N/A	None
DCW604	Compact router (18V)	18V XR	1/4″ + 8mm	N/A	35mm via attachment
D26204K	Plunge/fixed combo	900W	1/4″ + 8mm	N/A — no 1/2″ option	35mm
DW621	Plunge router	1,100W	1/4″ + 1/2″	8mm available	35mm
DW625EK	Plunge router	2,000W	1/2″ + 1/4″	8mm available	35mm

Bosch Router Collet Sizes

Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Additional Collets Available	Dust Port
GKF 12V-8	Cordless trim router	12V	1/4″ + 6mm + 8mm	N/A	None
GKF 550	Palm router	550W	1/4″ + 6mm	8mm available	None
GOF 1250 CE	Plunge router	1,250W	1/4″ + 1/2″ + 8mm	6mm available	35mm
GOF 1600 CE	Plunge router	1,600W	1/4″ + 1/2″ + 8mm	6mm available	35mm
GMF 1600 CE	Multifunction router	1,600W	1/4″ + 1/2″ + 8mm	6mm available	35mm

Bosch are generous with collet options — their professional routers (GOF/GMF range) typically ship with three collets: 1/4″, 1/2″, and 8mm. This makes them an excellent choice if you work with a mix of imperial and metric bits.

Festool Router Collet Sizes

Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Additional Collets Available	Dust Port
OF 1010 EBQ	Light plunge router	1,010W	1/4″ + 8mm	6mm available	27mm
OF 1400 EBQ	Medium plunge router	1,400W	1/4″ + 1/2″ + 8mm	6mm, 12mm available	27mm
OF 2200 EB	Heavy plunge router	2,200W	1/2″ + 8mm + 12mm	1/4″, 6mm available	36mm

Festool uses a proprietary collet system that accepts a wide range of insert sizes. The beauty of this system is that you can buy additional collet inserts to run almost any shank size on any Festool router — from 6mm right up to 12mm. The downside is that these collet inserts aren’t cheap (typically £15-25 each) and aren’t cross-compatible with other brands.

Trend Router Collet Sizes

Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Additional Collets Available	Dust Port
T4EK	Plunge router	850W	1/4″	8mm available	36mm
T5EB	Plunge router	1,000W	1/4″ + 1/2″	8mm available	36mm
T7EK	Plunge router	1,500W	1/4″ + 1/2″	8mm available	36mm
T10EK	Plunge router	2,000W	1/2″ + 1/4″	8mm available	36mm
T12EK	Plunge router	2,300W	1/2″ + 1/4″	8mm available	36mm
T4ELK	Plunge router (long reach)	850W	1/4″	8mm available	36mm

Trend is a UK brand and their routers are widely used by professional joiners and cabinet makers. A big advantage of Trend is that they sell replacement collets and collet nuts for virtually every router brand — not just their own. If your collet is worn or you need a different size, Trend’s aftermarket collets are often better quality than the originals.

Milwaukee, Ryobi & Other Brands

Brand / Model	Type	Power	Collet(s) Included	Dust Port
Milwaukee M18 FTR (2723)	Compact router (18V)	18V FUEL	1/4″ + 8mm	Via attachment
Ryobi RRT1600-K	Plunge router	1,600W	1/4″ + 1/2″	35mm
Ryobi R18TR (ONE+)	Trim router (18V)	18V ONE+	1/4″ + 6mm	None
Katsu 101750	Trim router	710W	1/4″ + 6mm	None
Triton TRA001	Plunge router	2,400W	1/2″ + 1/4″	35mm
Triton MOF001	Plunge router	1,400W	1/2″ + 1/4″	35mm