Yokoma Metal Lathes Ranked

Last updated: November 3, 2026

4 Yokoma metal lathes ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its machine type, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size metal lathes here, not third among Yokoma's own.

Yokoma makes 4 current metal lathes: 2 lathes and 2 mills. Prices run from $1,555 for the Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill to $1,859 for the Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W. Its best-rated model in each size: the Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe (#7 of 21 lathes, rated 3.7) and the Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W (#1 of 9 mills, rated 4.0).

Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Yokoma metal lathes 4

  1. Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
    #1 mills4.0Full review

    A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.

    Amazon $1,859
    $1,859
    7.1 x 27.5 in table1,300 W-
  2. Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe
    #7 lathes3.7Full review

    For long work and panel set threading at a price below the MechMaxx readout lathes.

    Amazon $1,715
    $1,715
    8.3 x 31.5 in1,100 W-
  3. Yokoma 8x32 Brushless Metal Lathe
    #12 lathes3.4Full review

    For plain turning of long, thick stock. Pick another model if threading matters.

    Amazon $1,599
    $1,599
    8 x 31.5 in900 W-
  4. Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill
    #7 mills3.2Full review

    A capable mini mill with a depth readout, but R8 rivals give more tooling choice for the money.

    Amazon $1,555
    $1,555
    5.5 x 19.7 in table600 W-

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