Head to head
Compair C105-14 vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Compair C105-14 is a towable diesel air compressor. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Compair C105-14 | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2090kg (braked, adjustable towbar) or 2036kg (braked, straight towbar) | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| Free air delivery | 10.6 m3/min (375cfm) | - |
| Working pressure | 14 bar (204psi) | - |
| Engine | Deutz BF4M1013EC, 111kW | - |
| Fuel tank | 210 litres | - |
| 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: Compair C105-14, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C105-14 if...
A high-pressure, towable diesel compressor built for breaker tools, sandblasting and other high-pressure air work on construction sites, rather than the lower-pressure compressors used for general tool hire.
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- V Plant Sales - Bridgnorth, Acton Round
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 Compair C105-14 and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Compair C105-14 is a towable diesel air compressor; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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