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Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 185 mm | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | 3900 rpm | 2000-5800 rpm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 4.80 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ figures and full Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus figures.
Choose the R185CCSX+ if...
The R185CCSX+ gives tradespeople a lighter, more portable multi-material saw than the mitre or table saw models, aimed at first fix carpenters and general builders cutting mixed timber, sheet and light steel stock on site. Its track compatibility offers straight-line cutting without buying a separate plunge saw system.
Full specifications →Choose 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 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+: The R185CCSX+ gives tradespeople a lighter, more portable multi-material saw than the mitre or table saw models, aimed at first fix carpenters and general builders cutting mixed timber, sheet and light steel stock on site. Its track compatibility offers straight-line cutting without buying a separate plunge saw system. Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus: 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.
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