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Discontinued

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Festool HKC 55 5.0 EBI-Plus 18V 160mm Circular Saw (2x 5.0Ah Kit)

3.4kg bare18V

18V 160mm cordless circular saw, the earlier HKC 55 without KickbackStop. 55mm cut at 90°, 38mm at 50°. 4500rpm. FSK/FS guide rail compatible. Bluetooth dust extractor control. Sold as a set with 2x 5.0Ah batteries, charger and Systainer. Discontinued; replaced by the HKC 55 KEB.

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Price

No longer sold new

160mm

Blade

55mm

Cut depth (90°)

4,500rpm

Max speed

3.4kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among circular saws

Against the 77 circular saws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Cut depth at 90°55mm

25.5mm lowestMakita HS301Dhighest 160mmMakita HS013G

Max bevel angle50°

45° lowestEinhell TC-CS 1410highest 60°Makita HS009G

Weight (bare)3.4kg

1.1kg lightestBosch GKS 12V-26heaviest 10.5kgMakita HS013G

Max speed4,500rpm

1,400rpm lowestBosch GKS 12V-26highest 6,400rpmMakita RS001G

Full specs

Taken from the manufacturer's documentation. Our full check on this tool is still in progress. Report a spec error ›

Cutting

Saw typeWood

Blade diameter160 mm

Blade bore20 mm

Max depth (90°)55 mm

Bevel range0–50°

Riving knife✓ Yes

Power & Battery

Battery capacity5.0Ah

Batteries in kit2 ×

Battery included✓ Yes

Charger included✓ Yes

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.4 kg

Weight (with battery)4 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case included✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

No-load speed4,500 rpm

Dust & Rail

Dust port size27/36mm

Extractor hose✓ Fits Festool D27 and D36 hose ends directly (27 extractors listed)

Compatible railsFestool FS rail (FS 800 to 3000mm, FS-pattern: fits Makita and Milwaukee) + FSK cross-cut rail (250/420/670mm), native

Extractor auto-startYes (via Bluetooth battery)

Auto-start systemFestool Bluetooth battery (the 'I' packs, e.g. BP 18 Li 4,0 HPC-ASI; not in Basic versions) starts a Bluetooth-equipped Festool CT extractor

Connectivity

App / Bluetooth✓ Yes

Connectivity systemFestool Work app (via Bluetooth battery)

The verdictOur take

The earlier version of the cordless HKC 55, sold as a twin 5.0Ah battery set (Festool 577679). Mechanically it is the same saw as the current model; the newer one adds KickbackStop. Festool has discontinued this version, so we keep its page for comparing old against new, and the current HKC 55 is the one to buy today.

Powered by Festool 18V · 5

All 5 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first. Kits and chargers ›

BP18Li3.0C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.4kg 3.8kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 4.0kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 4.0kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 4.1kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 4.4kg from £199.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

Tool weight worked out by adding each pack's weight to the bare tool, using the makers' figures. The maker's own with-battery figure can differ slightly. We may earn a commission on retailer links.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Festool

Register in MyFestool within 100 days of purchase for 3 years of free repair, including wear parts such as carbon brushes, bearings and battery packs. Also covers theft replacement for 3 years (excess applies) and 10-year spare-part availability. Not available to dealers, hire companies or resellers. Consumables and accessories are excluded.

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.