Grizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe vs MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill rates 3.6 among mills metal lathes; the Grizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe rates 3.1 among lathes ones. The MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill costs $646 less ($1,599 vs $2,245).

Grizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe vs MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill

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.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different machine type classes (mills and lathes), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own machine type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightMechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill DrillGrizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe
Overall rating3.6/53.1/5
Price 25%40 $1,59928 $2,245
Capacity 20%46 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in)62 9.5 in swing x 22 in between centers
Motor 15%70 746 W motor70 746 W motor
Features 30%80 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head40 cuts threads, power feed
Warranty 10%50 1-year warranty50 1-year warranty

Specifications

MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill DrillGrizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe
Capacity
Swing over bed-9.5 in
Between centers-22 in
Spindle bore-1 in
Table5.5 x 19.6 in table-
Longitudinal travel8.6 in-
Cross travel6.3 in-
Spindle and motor
Motor746 W746 W
Brushless motorYes-
Spindle speeds0 to 2,500 rpm150 to 2,400 rpm
Variable speedYesNo
Spindle taperR8MT4
Head tilt60° each way-
Features
Cuts threads-Yes
Power feed-Yes
Weight180 lb432 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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