MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill
#7 in Bench millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.
Amazon $2,199 eBay$2,199
The MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill is the better milling machine overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill leads on features and price. The Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill wins on table size and motor. The MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill costs $696 less ($2,199 vs $2,895).
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Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill
#11 in Bench millsFull review
For a shop with 220 V that wants a heavy, plain 8x29 mill-drill with a deep quill and does not need variable speed.
Grizzly $2,895 eBay$2,895
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill for features (R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head vs R8 spindle) and price ($2,199 vs $2,895).
- Choose the Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill for table size (8.2 x 28.8 in table (237.2 sq in) vs 7 x 27.5 in table (192.5 sq in)) and motor (1,492 W motor vs 1,119 W motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every bench mills milling machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 61 $2,199 | 38 $2,895 |
| Table size 20% | 55 7 x 27.5 in table (192.5 sq in) | 74 8.2 x 28.8 in table (237.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 80 1,119 W motor | 100 1,492 W motor |
| Features 30% | 65 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 25 R8 spindle |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7 x 27.5 in | 8.2 x 28.8 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 19.5 in | 19.7 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 5.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Quill travel | - | 4.7 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,119 W (1.5 hp) | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | 1.5 hp DC brushless | 2 hp, 110/220 V, single phase |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm | 140 to 2,436 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | - | No |
| Weight | 260 lb | 750 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |