Head to head
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Hilti TE 2000
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Hilti TE 2000 is a heavy 110v electric demolition breaker.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | Hilti TE 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.60 kg (without accessories) | 14.5 kg (EPTA 01/2003, without battery) |
| Power consumption | 420 W | - |
| No-load speed | 25,500 rpm | - |
| Domino cutter diameters | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm | - |
| Max routing depth | 28 mm | - |
| Single impact energy | - | 35 J |
| Full hammering frequency | - | 1800 impacts/minute |
| Max. chiselling performance | - | 14200 cm3/min |
| Tool chuck type | - | TE-S |
Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Hilti TE 2000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TE 2000 if...
One of Hilti's heaviest electric breakers, used for large-scale concrete demolition rather than light chasing or breaking-out work. Plant hire depots stock it alongside pneumatic breakers for jobs too big for a standard SDS hammer.
Listed by
- RF Plant Hire Ltd - Brentwood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Hilti TE 2000?
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Hilti TE 2000 is a heavy 110V electric demolition breaker.
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