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Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus vs Husqvarna K 970

The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts. The Husqvarna K 970 is a 4.8 kw petrol power cutter.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus - image: Festool logo from festool.co.uk
Husqvarna K 970
Husqvarna K 970 - image: Husqvarna

Specifications side by side

Festool TS 55 FEBQ-PlusHusqvarna K 970
Blade diameter160 mm350 mm (max)
Power input1200 W-
Cutting depth at 90 degrees0-55 mm-
No-load speed2000-5800 rpm-
Weight4.80 kg-
Output power-4.8 kW
Cylinder displacement-93.6 cm3
Cutting depth-125 mm (max)

Sources: Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus, Husqvarna K 970. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire 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 TS 55 FEBQ-Plus specifications →

Buy or hire the K 970 if...

A hand-held petrol power cutter for concrete, asphalt, stone and pipe. Used on road works, groundworks and rescue jobs, and can be fitted to a trolley for long cuts.

Full K 970 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus and the Husqvarna K 970?

The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts; the Husqvarna K 970 is a 4.8 kW petrol power cutter.

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