Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe
#9 in LathesFull review
For long work and panel set threading at a price below the MechMaxx readout lathes.
Amazon $1,715 eBay$1,715
The Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe and the MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.6. The Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe leads on price. The MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe wins on features and capacity. The Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe costs $1,184 less ($1,715 vs $2,899).
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MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe
#11 in LathesFull review
For the hobbyist who wants a near full size lathe on a bench and will add a readout later, if ever.
Amazon $2,899 eBay$2,899
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe for price ($1,715 vs $2,899).
- Choose the MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe for features (cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, brushless motor, spindle bore of 1 in or more vs cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, brushless motor) and capacity (9.9 in swing x 29.5 in between centers vs 8.3 in swing x 31.5 in between centers).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every lathes metal lathe; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe | MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 44 $1,715 | 12 $2,899 |
| Capacity 20% | 84 8.3 in swing x 31.5 in between centers | 96 9.9 in swing x 29.5 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 87 1,100 W motor | 87 1,119 W motor |
| Features 30% | 70 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, brushless motor | 85 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, brushless motor, spindle bore of 1 in or more |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe | MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | 8.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Between centers | 31.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 1.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,100 W | 1,119 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,500 rpm | 0 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | - | MT5 |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | Yes | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes | Yes |
| Digital readout | - | No |
| Weight | - | 399 lb |