Head to head
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Rhino TQ3
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Rhino TQ3 is a 110v infrared site heater.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | Rhino TQ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.60 kg (without accessories) | 19.5kg (110V, net) |
| Power consumption | 420 W | - |
| No-load speed | 25,500 rpm | - |
| Domino cutter diameters | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm | - |
| Max routing depth | 28 mm | - |
| Power | - | 2 x 1.1kW infrared halogen lamps |
| Output | - | 7506 BTU |
| Dimensions | - | 500 x 460 x 1000mm (L,H,D) |
Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Rhino TQ3. 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 TQ3 if...
A site heater used to warm people and dry out enclosed spaces on construction sites, run on a 110V site supply as UK site safety rules require.
Listed by
- RF Plant Hire Ltd - Brentwood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Rhino TQ3?
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Rhino TQ3 is a 110V infrared site heater.
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