Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic Cordless Circular Saw
At a Glance: 18 V cordless circular saw with KickbackStop, 160 mm saw blade, 55 mm cutting depth and FSK cross-cutting guide rail compatibility
The Festool HKC 55 KEB-Basic is a powerful cordless circular saw designed for mobile timber cutting, cross cuts, rip cuts and accurate angled cuts on site. Built around an 18 V battery platform and brushless EC-TEC motor, this saw gives professional users the freedom to cut without a mains cable while still delivering strong cutting performance. With KickbackStop safety technology, an integrated guide wedge, pendulum hood remote control and compatibility with Festool FSK cross-cutting guide rails and FS guide rails, the HKC 55 KEB-Basic is a practical cordless cutting solution for carpentry, roofing, timber construction and installation work.
Mobile circular sawing with Festool system accuracy
The HKC 55 KEB-Basic is designed for users who need a cordless saw that can work freehand, on Festool FS guide rails or as part of the FSK mobile cross-cutting system. It is especially useful where timber, sheet material, roof battens, decking, boards or cladding must be cut quickly and accurately on site.
Product highlights
- Cordless cutting power: 18 V battery operation gives freedom of movement for site work, roofing and timber construction.
- Brushless EC-TEC motor: Delivers powerful cutting performance with efficient energy use and low maintenance.
- KickbackStop technology: Helps reduce the risk of injury from kickback when sawing or plunging into the workpiece.
- FSK cross-cutting rail compatibility: Allows fast, accurate and repeatable cross cuts and angled cuts when used with suitable FSK rails.
- FS guide rail compatibility: Supports precise straight cuts with Festool guide rails.
- 1.6 mm thin-cut saw blade: Designed for cordless sawing, lighter cutting pressure and longer battery runtime.
- Central angle adjustment: Mitre angle adjustment from 0° to 50° for accurate bevel and angled cuts.
- Basic version: Supplied without battery pack and charger, ideal for users already using the Festool 18 V platform.