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Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
The Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ is a 185mm circular saw compatible with evolution's mini guide track. The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 185 mm | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | 3900 rpm | 2000-5800 rpm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 4.80 kg |
| Motor | 1600 W, 240V | - |
| Max depth of cut at 0 degrees | 64 mm (59mm with track) | - |
| Max mild steel plate | 6 mm | - |
| Power input | - | 1200 W |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | - | 0-55 mm |
Sources: Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+, Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R185CCSX+ if...
The R185CCSX+ gives tradespeople a lighter, more portable multi-material saw than the mitre or table saw models, aimed at first fix carpenters and general builders cutting mixed timber, sheet and light steel stock on site. Its track compatibility offers straight-line cutting without buying a separate plunge saw system.
Full R185CCSX+ specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
The Evolution Power Tools R185CCSX+ is a 185mm circular saw compatible with Evolution's mini guide track; the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
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