Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Compair C105-14
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Compair C105-14 is a towable diesel air compressor.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Compair C105-14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda GX200 | Deutz BF4M1013EC, 111kW |
| Weight | 79kg | 2090kg (braked, adjustable towbar) or 2036kg (braked, straight towbar) |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Free air delivery | - | 10.6 m3/min (375cfm) |
| Working pressure | - | 14 bar (204psi) |
| Fuel tank | - | 210 litres |
Sources: Active ACT300, Compair C105-14. 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 C105-14 if...
A high-pressure, towable diesel compressor built for breaker tools, sandblasting and other high-pressure air work on construction sites, rather than the lower-pressure compressors used for general tool hire.
Listed by
- V Plant Sales - Bridgnorth, Acton Round
Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Compair C105-14?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Compair C105-14 is a towable diesel air compressor.
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