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Lagler Hummel vs Rubi TX-1250 MAX

The Lagler Hummel is a belt sanding machine for wood floors. The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Lagler HummelRubi TX-1250 MAX
Weight79kg26kg (57.3lbs) (with case)
Motor power2.2kW-
Sanding drum width200mm-
Voltage230V / 50Hz-
Belt size200mm x 750mm-
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: Lagler Hummel, Rubi TX-1250 MAX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Hummel if...

The classic belt sander used to strip and refinish wood floors, in production since 1969 and still the reference machine flooring contractors and DIY renovators reach for. UK hire listings sometimes attribute it to Bona, the abrasives and finish brand, rather than its actual maker Lagler.

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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.

Full TX-1250 MAX specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Lagler Hummel and the Rubi TX-1250 MAX?

The Lagler Hummel is a belt sanding machine for wood floors; the Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.

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