Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill
#6 in Mini millsFull review
A capable mini mill with a depth readout, but R8 rivals give more tooling choice for the money.
Amazon $1,555 eBay$1,555
The Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill is the better milling machine overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill leads on table size and motor. The Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 costs $106 less ($1,449 vs $1,555).
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Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990
#8 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist machining small parts in aluminum, brass and light steel who wants a quiet, well-supported mini mill.
Little Machine Shop $1,449 eBay$1,449
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill for table size (5.5 x 19.7 in table (108.4 sq in) vs 4.7 x 18.1 in table (85.1 sq in)) and motor (600 W motor vs 500 W motor).
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 | Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 55 $1,555 | 60 $1,449 |
| Table size 20% | 20 5.5 x 19.7 in table (108.4 sq in) | 10 4.7 x 18.1 in table (85.1 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 37 600 W motor | 25 500 W motor |
| Features 30% | 60 digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 55 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 5.5 x 19.7 in | 4.7 x 18.1 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 8.7 in | 11.8 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 6.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Head (Z) travel | - | 10.6 in |
| Quill travel | - | 2.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 600 W (0.8 hp) | 500 W (0.7 hp) |
| Motor type | 600 W brushless | Brushless DC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,250 rpm | 100 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT2 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | None |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 124 lb |