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Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break

The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break is a 3.7 kw petrol cut-n-break power cutter.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set - image: Woodcraft
Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break
Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break - image: Husqvarna

Specifications side by side

Festool DF 500 RQ-SetHusqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break
Weight3.60 kg (without accessories)9.6 kg
Power consumption420 W-
No-load speed25,500 rpm-
Domino cutter diameters4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm-
Max routing depth28 mm-
Output power-3.7 kW
Cylinder displacement-73.5 cm3
Cutting depth-400 mm (max)

Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break. 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 K 760 Cut-n-Break if...

A petrol power cutter built for the Cut-n-Break method, which cuts a groove and then breaks concrete and masonry. Used for deep cuts in pipes, kerbs and slabs.

Full K 760 Cut-n-Break specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break?

The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Husqvarna K 760 Cut-n-Break is a 3.7 kW petrol Cut-n-Break power cutter.

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