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Active ACT300 vs Belle PCX 20/50

The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Belle PCX 20/50 is a heavyweight forward plate compactor, 500 mm baseplate.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Active ACT300
Active ACT300 - image: HSC Group UK
Belle PCX 20/50
Belle PCX 20/50 - image: Altrad Belle

Specifications side by side

Active ACT300Belle PCX 20/50
Weight79kg97 kg
EngineHonda GX200-
Cutting width30cm-
Cutting depth6 positions to a maximum of 35mm-
Engine power-4.9 - 3.6 (Hp) - (kW)
Centrifugal force-20 kN
Travel speed-25 (m/min)

Sources: Active ACT300, Belle PCX 20/50. 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.

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Buy or hire the PCX 20/50 if...

A heavyweight forward plate for soil, asphalt and paving compaction on new developments and repairs. Used by groundworkers and highways contractors.

Full PCX 20/50 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Belle PCX 20/50?

The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Belle PCX 20/50 is a heavyweight forward plate compactor, 500 mm baseplate.

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