Grizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe vs Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill rates 3.2 among mills metal lathes; the Grizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe rates 3.1 among lathes ones. The Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill costs $330 less ($1,395 vs $1,725).

Grizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe vs Grizzly G0781 4x18 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 weightGrizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/DrillGrizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe
Overall rating3.2/53.1/5
Price 25%50 $1,39544 $1,725
Capacity 20%27 4.2 x 18 in table (76.5 sq in)29 8.2 in swing x 15.8 in between centers
Motor 15%57 560 W motor57 560 W motor
Features 30%60 R8 spindle, variable speed, tilting head55 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed
Warranty 10%50 1-year warranty50 1-year warranty

Specifications

Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/DrillGrizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe
Capacity
Swing over bed-8.2 in
Between centers-15.8 in
Spindle bore-0.8 in
Table4.2 x 18 in table-
Longitudinal travel11.8 in-
Cross travel5.1 in-
Spindle and motor
Motor560 W560 W
Spindle speeds50 to 2,000 rpm50 to 2,000 rpm
Variable speedYesYes
Spindle taperR8MT3
Head tilt45° each way-
Features
Cuts threads-Yes
Power feed-Yes
Digital readout-No
Weight167 lb190 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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