Buyer's Guide
Construction Machinery Buyer's Guide
From cutting concrete and masonry to drilling post holes, here's how to choose between petrol and cordless power for site and construction work.
Cut-Off Saws: Petrol vs Cordless
Petrol cut-off saws (TS 410-910i) deliver the sustained power needed for continuous concrete or masonry cutting on construction sites. The cordless TSA 230/300 on the AP system suit lighter, occasional cutting where fumes and noise need to stay down.
Earth Augers
The petrol BT 131 and cordless BTA 140 both power earth augers for fence post holes, planting or footings — choose cordless for lighter, more occasional use and petrol for repeated heavy-ground drilling through the day.
Choosing Disc Size for Cut-Off Saws
Cut-off saw disc size (9"-16" across this range) determines maximum cutting depth — match it to the material thickness you're cutting most often rather than buying the largest available, which adds unnecessary weight for smaller jobs.
Professional vs Occasional Use
The i-series petrol cut-off saws (TS 480i/500i/910i) are built for daily professional site use with easier starting and reduced vibration. Standard petrol models and the cordless TSA range suit occasional or lighter-duty cutting work.
