Head to head
Belle PCX 13/40 vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
The Belle PCX 13/40 is a forward plate compactor, 400 mm baseplate. The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Belle PCX 13/40 | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 85.5 kg | 4.80 kg |
| Engine power | 4.9 - 3.6 (Hp) - (kW) | - |
| Centrifugal force | 13 kN | - |
| Max. travel speed | 20 (m/min) | - |
| Power input | - | 1200 W |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | - | 0-55 mm |
| Blade diameter | - | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | - | 2000-5800 rpm |
Sources: Belle PCX 13/40, Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PCX 13/40 if...
A heavyweight forward plate compactor for soil, granular fill and paving sub-base. Used by groundworkers and landscapers on driveways, patios and trench backfill.
Full PCX 13/40 specifications →Buy or hire the TS 55 FEBQ-Plus if...
The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
Full TS 55 FEBQ-Plus specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Belle PCX 13/40 and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
The Belle PCX 13/40 is a forward plate compactor, 400 mm baseplate; the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
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