Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Pike Signals EVO
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Pike Signals EVO is a battery-powered portable traffic light system.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Pike Signals EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 79kg | under 210kg including batteries (RadioMaster) |
| Engine | Honda GX200 | - |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Power | - | deep-cycle VRLA batteries, 12V 105Ah |
| Controllers | - | T2 (2-phase), T5 (5-phase), PT5 (5-phase + 4 pedestrian crossings) |
| Battery life | - | up to 14 days (RadioMaster) or 7 days (MicroBox) |
Sources: Active ACT300, Pike Signals EVO. 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 EVO if...
A battery-powered temporary traffic light system for controlling single-lane closures on roadworks and utility jobs. Highways and utility contractors hire it where mains power is not available at the site.
Full EVO specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Pike Signals EVO?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Pike Signals EVO is a battery-powered portable traffic light system.
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