For a hobbyist on a tight budget who mostly drills and light-mills and is fine with an MT3 spindle.
Amazon $1,725 eBayThe Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill is the better milling machine overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill leads on price and features. The Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill wins on table size and motor. The Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill costs $1,170 less ($1,725 vs $2,895).
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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 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill for price ($1,725 vs $2,895) and features (brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head vs R8 spindle).
- Choose the Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill for table size (8.2 x 28.8 in table (237.2 sq in) vs 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in)) and motor (1,492 W motor vs 1,100 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 | Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 82 $1,725 | 38 $2,895 |
| Table size 20% | 56 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) | 74 8.2 x 28.8 in table (237.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 79 1,100 W motor | 100 1,492 W motor |
| Features 30% | 40 brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 25 R8 spindle |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill | Grizzly G0705 8x29 Mill/Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in | 8.2 x 28.8 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 18.9 in | 19.7 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 6.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 11 in | - |
| Quill travel | 2 in | 4.7 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,100 W (1.5 hp) | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | Brushless | 2 hp, 110/220 V, single phase |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Spindle speeds | 20 to 2,250 rpm | 140 to 2,436 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Spindle taper | MT3 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | - | No |
| Weight | 296 lb | 750 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
