Head to head
Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus vs Rubi TX-1250 MAX
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts. The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | Rubi TX-1250 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.80 kg | 26kg (57.3lbs) (with case) |
| Power input | 1200 W | - |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | 0-55 mm | - |
| Blade diameter | 160 mm | - |
| No-load speed | 2000-5800 rpm | - |
| Max straight cut | - | 1250mm (49-1/4in) |
| Max diagonal cut | - | 850 x 850mm (33-1/2 x 33-1/2in) |
| Max tile thickness | - | 3-22mm (1/8-7/8in) |
| Guide rails | - | 30mm tubular steel guides with aluminium slides |
Sources: Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus, Rubi TX-1250 MAX. 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 TX-1250 MAX if...
A heavy-duty manual tile cutter used by tilers for cutting large floor and wall tiles on site. Its long tubular steel rails keep the cut straight on big-format tiles that a smaller cutter cannot handle.
Listed by
- North London Plant Hire Ltd - Enfield
- North London Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus and the Rubi TX-1250 MAX?
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts; the Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
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