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Evolution Power Tools R255SMS vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
The Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade. 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 R255SMS | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 255 mm | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | 2500 rpm | 2000-5800 rpm |
| Weight | 15.3 kg | 4.80 kg |
| Motor | 2000 W, 240V | - |
| Max wood cut | 300 x 80 mm (straight) | - |
| Max mild steel plate | 6 mm | - |
| Power input | - | 1200 W |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | - | 0-55 mm |
Sources: Evolution Power Tools R255SMS, Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R255SMS if...
The R255SMS is Evolution's flagship mitre saw, bought by fabricators, fencing and multi-trade contractors who need to cut steel box section as well as timber without swapping blades. Its lower price versus premium mitre saws makes it a common choice on tool hire counters serving mixed-material jobs.
Full R255SMS 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 R255SMS and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
The Evolution Power Tools R255SMS is a 255mm sliding mitre saw that cuts wood, steel and aluminium with one blade; the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
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