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Rubi TX-1250 MAX vs Stihl TS 420

The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles. The Stihl TS 420 is a petrol cut-off machine for 350 mm cutting wheels.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Rubi TX-1250 MAX
Rubi TX-1250 MAX - image: Rubi
Stihl TS 420
Stihl TS 420 - image: STIHL

Specifications side by side

Rubi TX-1250 MAXStihl TS 420
Weight26kg (57.3lbs) (with case)9.8 kg
Max straight cut1250mm (49-1/4in)-
Max diagonal cut850 x 850mm (33-1/2 x 33-1/2in)-
Max tile thickness3-22mm (1/8-7/8in)-
Guide rails30mm tubular steel guides with aluminium slides-
Displacement-66.7 cm3
Power-3.20 kW
Cutting wheel-350 mm

Sources: Rubi TX-1250 MAX, Stihl TS 420. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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 →

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 Rubi TX-1250 MAX and the Stihl TS 420?

The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles; the Stihl TS 420 is a petrol cut-off machine for 350 mm cutting wheels.

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