tool hire - head to head
Active vs Rubi
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Active | Rubi | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom | Spain (Rubi, Catalonia) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | groundcare and landscaping equipment | tile cutters, tile-laying and maintenance tools |
| Best known for | ACT300 | TX-1250 MAX |
Choose Active if...
A groundcare equipment brand best known in the UK tool hire trade for its turfcutters and similar landscaping machines, commonly badged onto own-brand hire fleets.
Look at: ACT300
Full Active profile →Choose Rubi if...
Rubi is a Spanish maker of tile-cutting and tile-laying tools used by professional tilers worldwide. Its manual rail cutters are a standard sight on UK tiling and flooring jobs.
Look at: TX-1250 MAX
Full Rubi profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK tool hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Active vs Rubi - common questions
Is Active better than Rubi?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A groundcare equipment brand best known in the UK tool hire trade for its turfcutters and similar landscaping machines, commonly badged onto own-brand hire fleets. Rubi is a Spanish maker of tile-cutting and tile-laying tools used by professional tilers worldwide. Its manual rail cutters are a standard sight on UK tiling and flooring jobs.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Active or Rubi?
Active: Sold and hired mainly through UK tool hire chains and their own-brand ranges rather than direct. Rubi: Widely stocked by UK tool hire firms and tiling merchants.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK tool hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.