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Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus vs Stihl TS 420
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts. The Stihl TS 420 is a petrol cut-off machine for 350 mm cutting wheels.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | Stihl TS 420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.80 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Power input | 1200 W | - |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | 0-55 mm | - |
| Blade diameter | 160 mm | - |
| No-load speed | 2000-5800 rpm | - |
| Displacement | - | 66.7 cm3 |
| Power | - | 3.20 kW |
| Cutting wheel | - | 350 mm |
Sources: Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus, Stihl TS 420. 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 TS 420 if...
A hand-held petrol cut-off saw for cutting concrete, stone, kerbs and pipe. Used by groundworkers, utilities crews and landscapers on road and paving jobs.
Full TS 420 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus and the Stihl TS 420?
The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts; the Stihl TS 420 is a petrol cut-off machine for 350 mm cutting wheels.
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