Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in Bench millsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859 eBay$1,859
The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W is the better milling machine overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W leads on price, motor and features. The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W costs $1,540 less ($1,859 vs $3,399).
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Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6570
#12 in Bench millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants a compact bench mill with a brushless 1 hp motor and a readout installed.
Little Machine Shop $3,399 eBay$3,399
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W for price ($1,859 vs $3,399), motor (1,300 W motor vs 750 W motor) and features (R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head vs R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every bench mills milling machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6570 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 76 $1,859 | 24 $3,399 |
| Table size 20% | 56 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) | 47 6.3 x 27.6 in table (173.9 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 90 1,300 W motor | 52 750 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 75 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in | 6.3 x 27.6 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | - | 19.7 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | - | 5.5 in |
| Head (Z) travel | - | 11.6 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,300 W (1.7 hp) | 750 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | 1300 W brushless | Brushless DC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 20 to 2,250 rpm | 100 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | None |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | No |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 245 lb |