MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO
For a hobbyist who wants the biggest MechMaxx with the readout fitted and is comfortable buying from a newer brand.
Amazon $3,599 eBay$3,599
The MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO rates 4.0 among large bench mills milling machines; the Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill rates 3.2 among bench mills ones. The Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill costs $704 less ($2,895 vs $3,599).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different table size classes (large bench mills and bench mills), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own table size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 47 $3,599 | 38 $2,895 |
| Table size 20% | 75 7.2 x 33 in table (239.2 sq in) | 74 8.2 x 28.8 in table (237.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 100 1,492 W motor | 100 1,492 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 25 R8 spindle |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.2 x 33 in | 8.2 x 28.8 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | - | 19.7 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | - | 7.5 in |
| Quill travel | - | 4.7 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | 2 hp 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 | 60° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 750 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |