The JessEm Mast-R-Lift II is unusually flexible because its carriage can accommodate several router-motor diameters. JessEm publishes a broad list of compatible motors, making this one of the easier lifts to verify before purchase.
JessEm Mast-R-Lift II compatibility summary
| Router / Model | Status | Fit / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Porter-Cable 7518 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed by JessEm; 4.2″ motor group. |
| Porter-Cable 690 / 890 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed; 3.5″ motor group. |
| Bosch 1617 / 1618 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed; 3.5″ motor group. |
| DeWalt 610 / 616 / 618 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed; 3.5″ motor group. |
| Makita 1101 / RF1101 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed by JessEm. |
| Hitachi M12VC / KM12VC | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed by JessEm; Metabo HPT successor models should still be checked by exact model label. |
| Milwaukee 5615 / 5616 / 5619 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Listed by JessEm. |
| Milwaukee 5625 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Explicitly listed by JessEm. |
| RIDGID R29302 | ✓ Manufacturer Verified | Explicitly listed by JessEm. |
| Triton TRA001 | ? Unverified | JessEm’s current page names TFBR001, not TRA001. |
Why exact model numbers still matter
Many popular routers share a nominal motor diameter, but WoodToolGuide does not use diameter alone as proof of compatibility. A manufacturer listing is stronger evidence because switches, housings and removable motor designs can differ even when diameters look similar. For detailed insight on how do we at WoodToolGuide look at compatibility read our Router Lift Compatibility Guide.
Triton caution
JessEm’s current Mast-R-Lift II documentation names the Triton TFBR001. We therefore do not automatically mark the TRA001 as compatible. Verify the exact Triton model before ordering.
Which routers have the clearest evidence?
JessEm explicitly lists the common Porter-Cable 7518 and 690/890 families, Bosch 1617/1618, DeWalt 610/616/618, Makita 1101, Hitachi M12VC/KM12VC, Milwaukee 5625 and 5615/5616/5619, and RIDGID R29302.
Useful next step: use the WoodToolGuide Router Lift Compatibility Finder to compare these routers with Kreg, Rockler and other JessEm lifts.
Source
JessEm Mast-R-Lift II
Source checked: 17 October 2026.