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Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS is a ride-on hydraulic tracked trencher. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 678kg | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| Engine | Honda GX630, 688cc, 20hp | - |
| Dig depth | 60cm, 76.5cm or 91.8cm (24", 30", 36") | - |
| Trench width | 6 inch (152mm) chain | - |
| Chain speed | 826.2 metres/min | - |
| Dimensions | 275.4cm long x 90.5cm wide x 143.3cm high | - |
| Power consumption | - | 420 W |
| No-load speed | - | 25,500 rpm |
| Domino cutter diameters | - | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Max routing depth | - | 28 mm |
Sources: Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. 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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- The Hire Supply Co UK Ltd - London
Buy or hire the DF 500 RQ-Set if...
The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.
Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Barreto Manufacturing 2036TKH-4MS is a ride-on hydraulic tracked trencher; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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