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Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS vs Festool CTL 26 EI

The Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS is a ride-on hydraulic tracked trencher. The Festool CTL 26 EI is a mobile dust extractor for connected power tool extraction.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

2036TKH-4MS
Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS
Festool CTL 26 EI
Festool CTL 26 EI - image: Rockler

Specifications side by side

Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MSFestool CTL 26 EI
Weight678kg13.90 kg
EngineHonda GX630, 688cc, 20hp-
Dig depth60cm, 76.5cm or 91.8cm (24", 30", 36")-
Trench width6 inch (152mm) chain-
Chain speed826.2 metres/min-
Dimensions275.4cm long x 90.5cm wide x 143.3cm high-
Power consumption-350-1200 W
Max airflow-3900 l/min
Max vacuum-24,000 Pa
Container/filter bag capacity-26 / 24 litres

Sources: Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS, Festool CTL 26 EI. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 2036TKH-4MS if...

A ride-on tracked trencher for utility and drainage contractors digging cable or pipe runs across gardens and soft ground. The tracked, hydraulic design keeps ground damage down compared with a wheeled trencher of similar depth.

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Buy or hire the CTL 26 EI if...

The CTL 26 is the workhorse dust extractor that Festool track saw and sander owners buy to complete their system, with Bluetooth auto-start when a connected tool is switched on. It is chosen over generic site vacuums for dust class L filtration and integration with Festool's Systainer storage.

Full CTL 26 EI specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS and the Festool CTL 26 EI?

The Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS is a ride-on hydraulic tracked trencher; the Festool CTL 26 EI is a mobile dust extractor for connected power tool extraction.

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