PSBC 500 Jigsaw

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18V · Brushless

PSBC 500 Jigsaw No product photo yet

5 batteries fit

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Runs onFestool 18V5 batteries fit ›

Warranty3 years all-inclusive (with registration)The terms ›

SpecsFrom Festool's own documentationChecked 3 Oct 2026

Jigsaws · Festool 18V

Festool PSBC 500 EB-Basic 18V Brushless Top Handle Jigsaw (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

2.4kg bare18V3 years all-inclusive (with registration)

Festool PSBC 500 EB-Basic 18V brushless bow-handle jigsaw: 120mm in wood, 10mm in steel, 26mm stroke, 4-stage pendulum, Bluetooth extractor control. Body only in Systainer³.

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120mm

Max cut, wood

10mm

Max cut, steel

26mm

Stroke length

3,800spm

Stroke rate

Where it sits among jigsaws

Against the 67 jigsaws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Max cut, wood120mm

40mm lowestFestool PSC-E 18highest 160mmHiKOKI CJ36DA

Max cut, mild steel10mm

2mm lowestMakita JV101Dhighest 12mmEinhell TE-JS 18/100 Li

Max stroke rate3,800spm

2,400spm lowestEinhell TE-JS 18/80 Lihighest 3,800spmThis one

Weight (bare)2.4kg

1.3kg lightestBosch Green EasySaw 18V-70heaviest 2.7kgHiKOKI CJ160V

Compare it with: + DeWalt DCS331 + Milwaukee M18 FBJS + Einhell TC-JS 18/70 Li + Makita DJV186

Full specs

From Festool's own documentation. Checked 03/10/2026. Report a spec error ›

Cutting

Max cut, wood120 mm

Max cut, aluminium20 mm

Max cut, mild steel10 mm

Stroke length26 mm

Max stroke rate3,800 spm

Orbital settings4

Bevel angles0–45° L/R

Grip & Features

HandleTop handle

Dust blower✓ Yes

Power & Motor

Voltage18V

MotorBrushless

Dust & Extraction

Extractor auto-startYes (built into tool)

Auto-start systemFestool Bluetooth extractor control via the Festool app

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)2.4 kg

Weight (with battery)3 kg

LED work light✓ Yes

Case typeT-LOC Systainer

Case modelSystainer³ SYS3 M 187

Case included✓ Yes

Noise level91 dB(A) LpA / 99 dB(A) LwA

Vibration (cutting wood)< 6 m/s²

Vibration (cutting metal)< 6 m/s²

The verdictOur take

The PSBC 500 is Festool's bow-handle cordless jigsaw, rated 120mm in wood and 10mm in steel with a 1,000–3,800 spm range, the fastest top speed in this group. It shares its figures with the knob-handle PSC 500 but weighs 2.4kg against 2.2kg. Bluetooth links it to a Festool extractor, which no other saw here offers.

Powered by Festool 18V · 5

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

BP18Li3.0C 3.0Ah · 54Wh 0.4kg 2.8kg No retailer price yet About this battery ›

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 3.0kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 3.0kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 3.1kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 3.4kg 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.