Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill
#7 in Mini millsFull review
A small, supported R8 mill for the hobbyist with limited bench space.
Grizzly $1,395 eBay$1,395
The Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill is the better milling machine overall, rated 2.9 to 2.6. The Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill leads on price. The Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 wins on features. The Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill costs $1,104 less ($1,395 vs $2,499).
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Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450
#9 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants a mini mill ready to cut to the thousandth, with the readout installed and set up.
Little Machine Shop $2,499 eBay$2,499
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill for price ($1,395 vs $2,499).
- Choose the Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 for features (R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed vs R8 spindle, variable speed, tilting head).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mini mills milling machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 64 $1,395 | 15 $2,499 |
| Table size 20% | 7 4.2 x 18 in table (76.5 sq in) | 10 4.7 x 18.1 in table (85.1 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 32 560 W motor | 25 500 W motor |
| Features 30% | 50 R8 spindle, variable speed, tilting head | 75 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Grizzly G0781 4x18 Mill/Drill | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 4.2 x 18 in | 4.7 x 18.1 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 11.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Head (Z) travel | - | 10.6 in |
| Quill travel | - | 2.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 500 W (0.7 hp) |
| Motor type | - | Brushless DC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,000 rpm | 100 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 45° each way | None |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | - | Yes |
| Weight | 167 lb | 187 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |