Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill vs JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill rates 3.3 among mills metal lathes; the JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe rates 2.9 among lathes ones. The Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill costs $2,579.99 less ($970 vs $3,549.99).

Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill vs JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe

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 G8689Z 4x16 Mill/DrillJET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe
Overall rating3.3/52.9/5
Price 25%76 $9700 $3,549.99
Capacity 20%16 3.6 x 15.8 in table (57.1 sq in)50 swing or distance between centers not published (neutral score used)
Motor 15%40 373 W motor57 560 W motor
Features 30%60 R8 spindle, variable speed, tilting head40 cuts threads, power feed
Warranty 10%50 1-year warranty100 2-year warranty

Specifications

Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/DrillJET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe
Capacity
Swing over bed-8.8 in
Spindle bore-0.8 in
Table3.6 x 15.8 in table-
Longitudinal travel9.1 in-
Cross travel4 in-
Spindle and motor
Motor373 W560 W
Spindle speeds0 to 2,500 rpm130 to 2,000 rpm
Variable speedYesNo
Spindle taperR8-
Head tilt45° each way-
Features
Cuts threads-Yes
Power feed-Yes
Weight135 lb250 lb
Warranty1 year2 years

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