MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DRO vs MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill

Last updated: November 3, 2026

The MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DRO rates 3.7 among lathes metal lathes; the MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill rates 3.6 among mills ones. The MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill costs $400 less ($1,599 vs $1,999).

MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DRO vs MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill

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 (lathes and mills), 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 weightMechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DROMechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill
Overall rating3.7/53.6/5
Price 25%35 $1,99940 $1,599
Capacity 20%29 8.2 in swing x 15.8 in between centers46 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in)
Motor 15%87 1,119 W motor70 746 W motor
Features 30%100 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, brushless motor, spindle bore of 1 in or more80 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head
Warranty 10%50 1-year warranty50 1-year warranty

Specifications

MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DROMechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill
Capacity
Swing over bed8.2 in-
Between centers15.8 in-
Spindle bore1.5 in-
Table-5.5 x 19.6 in table
Longitudinal travel-8.6 in
Cross travel-6.3 in
Spindle and motor
Motor1,119 W746 W
Brushless motorYesYes
Spindle speeds0 to 2,500 rpm0 to 2,500 rpm
Variable speedYesYes
Spindle taperMT5R8
Head tilt-60° each way
Features
Cuts threadsYes-
Power feedYes-
Digital readoutYes-
Weight-180 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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