tool hire brand
Festool
Festool is bought by joiners, shopfitters and finish carpenters who want a matched system of track saws, extraction and sanders rather than individual tools. Its higher price is generally justified to buyers by dust extraction integration and finish quality rather than raw power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Germany
Manufacturing since
1925
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Sold through specialist woodworking and joinery merchants rather than general trade counters, reflecting its position as a premium system aimed at joiners and shopfitters rather than a general-site brand.
What Festool builds
Festool model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | Plunge-cut track saw, 160mm blade |
| DF 500 RQ-Set | DOMINO jointing machine |
| CTL 26 EI | Mobile dust extractor, 26 litre |
How Festool compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Festool.
Festool vs Makita
One of the two cordless platforms most British trades have already committed to, and battery platform lock-in is the real story in power tools - once a van is full of LXT batteries, the next tool is usually a Makita too.
Festool vs Bosch Professional
Bosch Professional is the trade-blue line aimed at builders and installers who want dependable, widely serviced tools rather than the newest feature set. Its corded SDS-plus hammers remain a site-hire staple alongside its growing 18V Biturbo/ProCORE cordless range.
UK companies hiring and selling Festool
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Festool near you
Places where we list three or more companies carrying Festool, ranked.
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Festool dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Festool. The Festool name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.