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Active ACT300 vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 79kg | 4.80 kg |
| Engine | Honda GX200 | - |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Power input | - | 1200 W |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | - | 0-55 mm |
| Blade diameter | - | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | - | 2000-5800 rpm |
Sources: Active ACT300, Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus. 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 TS 55 FEBQ-Plus if...
The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
Full TS 55 FEBQ-Plus specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
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