Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 79kg | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| Engine | Honda GX200 | - |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Power consumption | - | 420 W |
| No-load speed | - | 25,500 rpm |
| Domino cutter diameters | - | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Max routing depth | - | 28 mm |
Sources: Active ACT300, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. 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 DF 500 RQ-Set if...
The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.
Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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