Head to head
Active ACT300 vs Rubi TX-1250 MAX
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf. The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Active ACT300 | Rubi TX-1250 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 79kg | 26kg (57.3lbs) (with case) |
| Engine | Honda GX200 | - |
| Cutting width | 30cm | - |
| Cutting depth | 6 positions to a maximum of 35mm | - |
| Max straight cut | - | 1250mm (49-1/4in) |
| Max diagonal cut | - | 850 x 850mm (33-1/2 x 33-1/2in) |
| Max tile thickness | - | 3-22mm (1/8-7/8in) |
| Guide rails | - | 30mm tubular steel guides with aluminium slides |
Sources: Active ACT300, Rubi TX-1250 MAX. 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 TX-1250 MAX if...
A heavy-duty manual tile cutter used by tilers for cutting large floor and wall tiles on site. Its long tubular steel rails keep the cut straight on big-format tiles that a smaller cutter cannot handle.
Listed by
- North London Plant Hire Ltd - Enfield
- North London Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Active ACT300 and the Rubi TX-1250 MAX?
The Active ACT300 is a petrol turfcutter for lifting strips of lawn turf; the Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
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