What is the difference between Rotex mode and random orbit mode?

Rotex mode adds gear-driven pad rotation for aggressive stock removal. Random orbit mode stops the forced rotation for swirl-free finish sanding and polishing.

Does it come with a dust extractor?

No. The extractor is sold separately. The sander is built to connect to a Festool extractor for near-total capture of sanding dust.

How does the RO 125 compare with the RO 150?

The RO 125 has a 5-inch pad and a 9/64-inch stroke in a lighter, more compact body. The RO 150 is a 6-inch sander that covers more area per pass but is larger and heavier.

What pads can I use on it?

It ships with a hook-and-loop soft pad. Optional hard pads suit coarse sanding and edge work, and super-soft pads suit contoured surfaces. All change without tools.

The RO 125 sander, a hook-and-loop pad, an edge protector and a systainer³ storage case.

Can I use it one-handed?

It has a thumb-ready switch and a rubberized off-hand grip for right- or left-hand use, but at 4.4 lbs most users steady it with both hands, especially in Rotex mode.

Where is the Rotex RO 125 FEQ-Plus Random Orbital Sander cheapest?

At Woodcraft, for $635.00, as of our latest check.

Rotex RO 125 FEQ-Plus Random Orbital Sander

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Rotex line praise the dual-mode power and the clean finishes it leaves, and the RO 125 is valued as a lighter, more maneuverable version of the RO 150. Complaints center on its weight for extended overhead work and on the cost of adding a Festool extractor to get the dust control it is designed around.

What people mention

Dual-mode powerPraisedOwners say Rotex mode strips and levels quickly, then random orbit mode finishes without swirls.
WeightMixedThe 4.4 lb body is stable on flat work but tiring when held overhead or on walls.
Dust collectionPraisedPaired with a Festool extractor, users report very little dust escaping the work area.
Pad changesPraisedSwapping between soft, hard and super-soft pads takes no tools and is quick.
ValueCriticisedBuyers note the sander and a matching extractor together cost far more than budget sanders.

About the Rotex RO 125 FEQ-Plus Random Orbital Sander

The Festool Rotex RO 125 FEQ-Plus is a random orbital sander with a 5" (125 mm) pad. It has a 9/64" sanding stroke for intermediate sanding and fast stock removal. It offers the performance features of the Rotex 6" sander (RO 150) in a slightly smaller, more compact body.

The sander has two orbit modes. One is for rapid stock removal with aggressive abrasives. The other is for swirl-free finish sanding and polishing. The standard soft pad handles coarse or fine sanding on curved or flat surfaces. An optional hard pad is available for coarse sanding and edge work, and an optional super soft pad for contoured surfaces. Pads change without tools.

The handle has a thumb-ready on-off switch and a rubberized off-hand grip. The sander can be used with the right or left hand, which helps in awkward positions. It connects to an optional Festool dust extractor, sold separately, to capture nearly 100% of the particulates the tool generates.

Motor

500 W, 4.3 A

Pad diameter

5" (125 mm)

Eccentric speed

3,000–6,000 opm

Rotary speed

300–600 rpm

Sanding stroke

9/64"

Weight

4.4 lbs.