MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill vs Precision Matthews PM-727M

Last updated: November 4, 2026

The Precision Matthews PM-727M rates 3.3 among bench mills milling machines; the MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill rates 3.2 among mini mills ones. The MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill costs $1,100 less ($1,599 vs $2,699).

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MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill vs Precision Matthews PM-727M

Scores side by side

These two sit in different table size classes (bench mills and mini mills), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own table size peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightPrecision Matthews PM-727MMechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill
Overall rating3.3/53.2/5
Price 25%44 $2,69952 $1,599
Table size 20%57 7.1 x 27.5 in table (196.1 sq in)20 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in)
Motor 15%52 746 W motor52 746 W motor
Features 30%35 R8 spindle, tilting head65 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head
Warranty 10%100 3-year warranty33 1-year warranty

Specifications

Precision Matthews PM-727MMechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill
Capacity
Table7.1 x 27.5 in5.5 x 19.6 in
Longitudinal (X) travel15 in8.6 in
Cross (Y) travel8.5 in6.3 in
Head (Z) travel16 in-
Quill travel3 in-
Spindle and motor
Motor746 W (1 hp)746 W (1 hp)
Motor typeAC, belt drive1 hp DC brushless
Brushless motorNoYes
Spindle speeds115 to 1,700 rpm0 to 2,500 rpm
Variable speedNoYes
Spindle taperR8R8
Head tilt90° each way60° each way
Features
Power feedNo-
Digital readoutNo-
Weight475 lb180 lb
Warranty3 years1 year

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