Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in MillsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859$1,859
The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W rates 4.0 among mills metal lathes; the MechMaxx 1030VD 10x30 Lathe with DRO rates 3.7 among lathes ones. The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W costs $1,440 less ($1,859 vs $3,299).
MechMaxx 1030VD 10x30 Lathe with DRO
#5 in LathesFull review
For the hobbyist who wants a near full size lathe on a bench, with a readout already fitted.
Amazon $3,299$3,299
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 (mills and lathes), 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 weight | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | MechMaxx 1030VD 10x30 Lathe with DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Price 25% | 30 $1,859 | 4 $3,299 |
| Capacity 20% | 97 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) | 96 9.9 in swing x 29.5 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 94 1,300 W motor | 87 1,119 W motor |
| Features 30% | 100 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 100 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, 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 AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | MechMaxx 1030VD 10x30 Lathe with DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 9.9 in |
| Between centers | - | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 1.5 in |
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in table | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,300 W | 1,119 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 20 to 2,250 rpm | 0 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | MT5 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Power feed | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 399 lb |