A 3 HP cyclone for a ducted shop that puts warranty first. Grizzly and Laguna offer more suction for less money.
Amazon $2,914The JET JCDC-3 is the better dust collector overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The JET JCDC-3 leads on warranty. The Laguna C|Flux 3 wins on value and suction. The JET JCDC-3 costs $85 less ($2,914 vs $2,999).
A big cyclone for a ducted shop running several large machines. Its rated airflow tops the list for the price.
Amazon $2,999Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the JET JCDC-3 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Laguna C|Flux 3 for value ($1.10 per cfm ($2,999, 2,718 cfm) vs $1.48 per cfm ($2,914, 1,963 cfm)) and suction (11.2 in of static pressure vs 9 in of static pressure).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cyclone dust collector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | JET JCDC-3 | Laguna C|Flux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $1.48 per cfm ($2,914, 1,963 cfm) | 62 $1.10 per cfm ($2,999, 2,718 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 100 1,963 cfm maximum | 100 2,718 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 44 9 in of static pressure | 69 11.2 in of static pressure |
| Filtration 25% | 74 1 micron | 74 1 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| JET JCDC-3 | Laguna C|Flux 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 3 HP | 3 HP |
| Airflow | 1,963 cfm | 2,718 cfm |
| Static pressure | 9 in | 11.2 in |
| Filter | canister, 1 micron | canister, 1 micron |
| Inlet | 8 in | 8 in |
| Collection | - | 46 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 240 V | 240 V |
| Noise | 76 dB | 88 dB |
| Remote | - | Yes |
| Weight | 242 lb | 373 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
