Grizzly G1028Z2
#10 in Single-stageFull review
A low cost bag collector for a garage shop that mainly needs chips off the floor from a planer or table saw. Add a canister filter if fine dust is the worry.
Grizzly $525$525
The Grizzly G1028Z2 rates 3.3 among single-stage dust collectors; the Grizzly G0861 rates 3.0 among cyclone ones. The Grizzly G1028Z2 costs $1,070 less ($525 vs $1,595).
Grizzly G0861
#8 in CycloneFull review
A 2 HP cyclone for a hobby shop with a 240 V circuit that wants to serve two or three machines. It undercuts most 2 HP cyclones by a wide margin.
Amazon $2,090 Grizzly $1,595$1,595
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 build classes (single-stage and cyclone), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own build peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Grizzly G1028Z2 | Grizzly G0861 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $0.40 per cfm ($525, 1,300 cfm) | 41 $1.56 per cfm ($1,595, 1,023 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 80 1,300 cfm maximum | 38 1,023 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 44 9 in of static pressure | 66 10.9 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 54 2.5 micron | 74 1 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Grizzly G1028Z2 | Grizzly G0861 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 1.5 HP | 2 HP |
| Airflow | 1,300 cfm | 1,023 cfm |
| Static pressure | 9 in | 10.9 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron | canister, 1 micron |
| Inlet | 6 in | 7 in |
| Collection | 42.6 gal | 20 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 120 V | 240 V |
| Noise | - | 78 dB |
| Remote | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |