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Hitachi M12VC and KM12VC: lifts and plates

Hitachi M12VC and KM12VC in a router table: JessEm's 3.267 in chart value, the 3.5XT's optional collar and Kreg's Pattern 1 plate listing.

Also listed as Hitachi M12VC, Hitachi KM12VC

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Short answer

JessEm's Mast-R-Lift II manual lists the Hitachi M12VC and KM12VC at 3.267 in, clamp setting E2. JessEm's Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT takes them only with an optional collar, and Kreg's Pattern 1 lists the M12VC. Metabo HPT successor models are not confirmed as equivalent.

What fitsAll 3 items that fit

Key facts

Models this page covers
Hitachi M12VC and KM12VC (JessEm); Kreg lists the M12VC only.[1][2]
Motor body diameter (lift maker's chart)
JessEm chart: 3.267 in, setting E2 (Mast-R-Lift II manual).[1]The lift maker's chart value, not a measured tolerance.
Lifts whose maker lists it
JessEm Mast-R-Lift II (M12VC/KM12VC); JessEm Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT (with an optional collar).[3][4]
Clamp setting, collar or pads
JessEm Mast-R-Lift II: setting E2. Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT: needs JessEm's optional 3D-printable collar.[1][4]
Predrilled plates that list it
Kreg PRS4038 Pattern 1 (Hitachi M12VC).[2]
Above-table adjustment access
Not confirmed
Router tables whose maker lists it
Not confirmed
Maker exclusions
Not confirmed
Availability and recalls
Not confirmedCurrent availability was not checked.
Not confirmed
Not confirmedWhether Metabo HPT successor models match these; INCRA and Kreg lift fit; INCRA and Woodpeckers plate fit; the KM12VC on Kreg's list.

Watch out for

  • Metabo HPT successor models are not confirmed as equivalent; check the lift maker's list for the exact model.
  • The Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT needs JessEm's optional collar for these routers.

What fits

Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.

Questions

Does a Metabo HPT router fit where the Hitachi M12VC is listed?

Not confirmed. The lists we read name the Hitachi M12VC and KM12VC only; ask the lift or plate maker about a Metabo HPT model.

What clamp setting does JessEm give for the Hitachi M12VC?

JessEm's Mast-R-Lift II manual lists the M12VC and KM12VC at setting E2, with a 3.267 in diameter.[1]

Does the Hitachi M12VC fit the Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT?

Only with JessEm's optional 3D-printable collar, according to JessEm.[4]

Sources

  1. Mast-R-Lift II User Manual, Model #02120, 02121 · JessEm Tool Company · Imperial Mast-R-Lift II 02120/02121: router clamp chart with motor diameters, leveling set screws, snugger bars, 1/16 in per revolution, Tab-Loc ring · checked 13 Oct 2026
  2. Precision Router-Table Insert Plate Installation Instructions, Item # PRS4034, PRS4036, PRS4038 · Kreg Tool Company · Kreg insert plates PRS4034/4036/4038: fit lists, drilling patterns, mounting methods, rings, leveler screw note (North America) · checked 13 Oct 2026
  3. Mast-R-Lift II – JessEm Tool Company · JessEm Tool Company · Mast-R-Lift II product page: models 02120, 02121, 02123 (metric), plate outlines, motor groups, included rings · checked 13 Oct 2026
  4. JessEm Rout-R-Lift 3.5XT - Precision Router Lift for 3.5" Router Motors · JessEm Tool Company · Plate size/material and motor fit list · checked 13 Oct 2026

Next review due 12 Jan 2027.