Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Bona FlexiSand 1.9
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Bona FlexiSand 1.9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 79kg | 50kg (plus optional 11kg magnetic weight) |
| Engine | Honda GX200 | - |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Power | - | 1.9kW |
| Voltage | - | 230V, 50Hz, 11A |
| Disc diameter | - | 407mm (16in) |
Sources: Active ACT300, Bona FlexiSand 1.9. 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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- The Hire Supply Co UK Ltd - London
Buy or hire the FlexiSand 1.9 if...
A single-disc rotary sander used for buffing, screening and light sanding rather than heavy stock removal, which is why floor contractors keep one alongside a belt or drum sander rather than instead of one. Its 407mm disc and 1.9kW motor put it in the same bracket as other single-phase rotary buffers sold through UK flooring trade counters.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Bona FlexiSand 1.9?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Bona FlexiSand 1.9 is a single-disc rotary floor sanding and buffing machine.
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