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Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus vs Von Arx VA 25 S

The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts. The Von Arx VA 25 S is a electric self-propelled surface scarifier for removing coatings, paint and thin screeds from floors.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Festool TS 55 FEBQ-PlusVon Arx VA 25 S
Weight4.80 kg116kg
Power input1200 W-
Cutting depth at 90 degrees0-55 mm-
Blade diameter160 mm-
No-load speed2000-5800 rpm-
Working width-25cm
Motor power-4kW / 5.3HP (electric)
Power supply-3x230V or 3x400V electric (110V version also available)

Sources: Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus, Von Arx VA 25 S. 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 VA 25 S if...

A walk-behind, self-propelled scarifier used by flooring contractors and plant hire firms to strip old coatings, paint and thin screed off concrete floors. The electric drive suits indoor jobs where a petrol machine's fumes and noise are not wanted.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus and the Von Arx VA 25 S?

The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts; the Von Arx VA 25 S is a electric self-propelled surface scarifier for removing coatings, paint and thin screeds from floors.

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