Difference between 125 EQ Plus and their other RO 125 sanders?

[rjwz28]

I am thinking of buying an ETS 125 because I am having a hard time getting used to my RO 125. Can someone tell me the difference between the different models? I know someone who has a 125 EQ Plus. How is this model compared to the other ones?

thanks,
Rob

 

[TOOLTOWN]

The ETS 125 is a dedicated random orbit sander.  It is best used for more detailed finish work.  It is not nearly as aggressive as the RO.

The RO 125 is a dual mode sander that handles Rotex (rotary motion) and random orbit motions.  

A little more detail on the types of motions.  A rotex or rotary motion maintains the entire pad spinning even under load, creating a very aggressive action. A random orbit motion is similar, but not quite the same.  The pad is free to spin in a rotational motion, but when put under load it will usually stop rotating and only continue orbiting.  This results in a less aggressive action

Some over simplified images to help you visualize:

Rotation

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Random Orbit

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The ETS being less aggressive should be easier for you to control, and get used to.  But be sure to note it is less aggressive and will not be as effective for rapid material removal.

Ken

 

[GregBradley]

The ES 125 EQ Plus was a predecessor to the ETS125 from around 5 years ago.

 

[tbellemare]

'Just to clarify, the Rotex sanders have Random Orbital and gear-driven Orbital modes.

The gear-driven mode is more than a rotary motion. It includes eccentricity.

The RAS is a purely rotary motion, a lot like an angle grinder.

Tom

 

[rjwz28]

Sorry, I may have worded my question wrong. I know what the RO sander does. I want to know the difeerence between the 125 EQ Plus and the ETS 125? I take it just that the 125 EQ Plus is older like Greg stated. So would buying this model be any different than the newer ETS 125?

Thanks

 

[skids]

You would also want to pay attention to the stroke of the two sanders.

I know you are at odds with your RO125 based on other posts, the ETS should solve your issue and compliment that RO VERY well. While the Rotexes may have a RO motion, it's sloppy compared to the ETS. Other point to note is the OPMs on the two. the Rotex is half that of the ETS, which explains alot.

 

[skids]

Sorry, I may have worded my question wrong. I know what the RO sander does. I want to know the difeerence between the 125 EQ Plus and the ETS 125? I take it just that the 125 EQ Plus is older like Greg stated. So would buying this model be any different than the newer ETS 125?

Thanks

All these details are on the Festool website. Open two browsers, one for each sander, scroll down to Specificiations and you can see the differences. Two major differences I see are stroke and OPM on the Rotex are literally half that of the ETS.

Here are the links which draw out the differences between the RO and ETS anyway:

ETS:

http://festoolusa.com/power-tools/sanders/ets-125-eq-random-orbital-finish-sander-571817

RO125:

http://festoolusa.com/power-tools/sanders/ROTEX-ro-125-feq-multi-mode-sander-571782

 

[festoolviking]

Hi

To put it simple:

ETS125Q                No speedcontrol, comes in a box
ETS125EQ              Speedcontrol, comes in a box
ETS125EQ-plus.      Speedcontrol, comes in a systainer

Festoolviking

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[rjwz28]

The ETS 125 is a dedicated random orbit sander.  It is best used for more detailed finish work.  It is not nearly as aggressive as the RO.

The RO 125 is a dual mode sander that handles Rotex (rotary motion) and random orbit motions.  

A little more detail on the types of motions.  A rotex or rotary motion maintains the entire pad spinning even under load, creating a very aggressive action. A random orbit motion is similar, but not quite the same.  The pad is free to spin in a rotational motion, but when put under load it will usually stop rotating and only continue orbiting.  This results in a less aggressive action

Some over simplified images to help you visualize:

Rotation

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Random Orbit

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The ETS being less aggressive should be easier for you to control, and get used to.  But be sure to note it is less aggressive and will not be as effective for rapid material removal.

Ken

Thanks for taking the time to post those diagrams.

Rob