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18V Twin (36V) · Brushless Festool TSC 55 KSEB-Basic 18V/36V Brushless 160mm Cordless Plunge Saw (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

Plunge Saws · Festool 18V Twin (36V)

Festool TSC 55 KSEB-Basic 18V/36V Brushless 160mm Cordless Plunge Saw (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)

Name: Festool TSC 55 KSEB-Basic 18V/36V Brushless 160mm Cordless Plunge Saw (Body Only, T-LOC Systainer)
Brand: Festool
SKU: 577988
Availability: InStock

3.5kg bare18V (36V)3 years all-inclusive (with registration)

Festool TSC 55. Cordless 36V (2x18V) 160mm plunge saw. 55mm cut depth at 90°, 43mm at 45°. -1° to 47° bevel. KickbackStop electronic blade-stop, 27/36mm dust port. Runs on Festool FS rail (Makita and Milwaukee rails also fit). 3.5kg. Body only.

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160mm

Blade

55mm

Cut depth (90°)

5,200rpm

Max speed

3.5kg

Weight (bare)

Where it sits among plunge saws

Against the 23 plunge saws we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Cut depth at 90°, off the rail55mm

52mm lowestBosch GKT 18V-52 GChighest 75mmFestool TS 75

Cut depth at 45°, off the rail43mm

32mm lowestBosch GKT 18V-52 GChighest 56mmFestool TS 75

Max bevel angle47°

45° lowestEinhell TE-PS 165highest 48°Milwaukee M18 FPS55

Weight (bare)3.5kg

3.5kg lightestThis oneheaviest 6.5kgFestool TS 75

Compare it with: + Einhell TP-PS 18/165 Li BL + Milwaukee M18 FPS55 + Bosch GKT 18V-52 GC + Makita SP001G

Full specs

From Festool's own documentation. Checked 24/06/2026. Report a spec error ›

Cutting

Saw typePlunge

Blade diameter160 mm

Blade bore20 mm

Max depth (90°), off rail55 mm

Max depth on rail50 mm

Max depth (45°), off rail43 mm

Bevel range-1° to 47°

Year released2026

Power & Motor

Voltage18V (36V)

MotorBrushless

No-load speed5,200 rpm

Safety

Electronic kickback stop✓ Yes

Kickback technologyKickbackStop (electronic blade-stop sensor)

Dust & Rail

Dust port size27/36mm

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

Compatible railsFestool FS (FS-profile), Makita guide rail, Milwaukee guide rail

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

Physical & Build

Weight (bare)3.5 kg

Weight (with battery)4.7 kg

Case typeT-LOC Systainer

Case included✓ Yes

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

Vibration< 2.5 m/s²

The verdictOur take

This is the cordless TS 55: the same 55mm depth and 160mm blade, but running on Festool's 18V/36V twin-battery system and adding the electronic KickbackStop blade sensor the corded TS 55 lacks. At 3.5kg bare it is the lightest Festool here, one of the quieter saws at 91 dB(A), and its Bluetooth battery can auto-start a paired CT extractor with no trigger lead. We would point cordless-first installers and kitchen fitters here; if you only work on mains, the corded TS 55 covers the same cuts.

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All 4 batteries that fit this tool, smallest first.

BP18Li4.0HPC 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 4.7kg from £155.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX4 4.0Ah · 72Wh 0.6kg 4.7kg from £119.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18Li5.0 5.0Ah · 90Wh 0.7kg 4.9kg from £172.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

BP18TBX8 8.0Ah · 144Wh 1.0kg 5.5kg from £199.95at Tooled Up + £6.95 delivery View at Tooled Up ›

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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.