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Active ACT300 vs Makita LS1019L

The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Active ACT300
Active ACT300 - image: HSC Group UK
Makita LS1019L
Makita LS1019L - image: Makita UK

Specifications side by side

Active ACT300Makita LS1019L
Weight79kg26,3 kg
EngineHonda GX200-
Cutting width30cm-
Cutting depth6 positions to a maximum of 35mm-
Input power-1510 W
Blade diameter-260 mm
Capacity at 90 deg-91 x 279 / 68 x 310 mm

Sources: Active ACT300, Makita LS1019L. 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 LS1019L if...

A slide compound mitre saw for accurate cross-cuts and bevel cuts in timber. Used by carpenters, joiners and shopfitters for first and second fix work, including trim, flooring and stud framing.

Full LS1019L specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Makita LS1019L?

The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Makita LS1019L is a 260 mm slide compound mitre saw with laser.

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