Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Barreto Manufacturing 30SG
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Barreto Manufacturing 30SG | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda GX200 | 31hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-twin |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | 12" |
| Weight | 79kg | 1,700 lb |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting wheel diameter | - | 19.2" to tooth |
Sources: Active ACT300, Barreto Manufacturing 30SG. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ACT300 if...
A walk-behind turfcutter used by landscapers and groundworkers to lift turf cleanly ahead of relaying or disposal. The Honda engine and 30cm blade are standard across UK tool hire fleets, which is why it turns up under HSS-style "Active" own-brand labelling as well as its own name.
Listed by
- The Hire Supply Co UK Ltd - London
Buy or hire the 30SG if...
A tracked, hydraulically driven stump grinder built for tree surgeons and landscapers clearing stumps on soft or uneven ground. Independent hydrostatic tracks let it work in places a wheeled grinder cannot reach.
Listed by
- The Hire Supply Co UK Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Barreto Manufacturing 30SG?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Barreto Manufacturing 30SG is a hydraulic tracked stump grinder.
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