Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe
#7 in LathesFull review
For long work and panel set threading at a price below the MechMaxx readout lathes.
Amazon $1,715$1,715
The Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe rates 3.7 among lathes metal lathes; the MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill rates 3.6 among mills ones. The Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe costs $484 less ($1,715 vs $2,199).
MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill
#2 in MillsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
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 weight | Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe | MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 44 $1,715 | 17 $2,199 |
| Capacity 20% | 84 8.3 in swing x 31.5 in between centers | 96 7 x 27.5 in table (192.5 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 87 1,100 W motor | 87 1,119 W motor |
| Features 30% | 70 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, brushless motor | 80 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028401 8x31.5 Metal Lathe | MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | 8.3 in | - |
| Between centers | 31.5 in | - |
| Table | - | 7 x 27.5 in table |
| Longitudinal travel | - | 19.5 in |
| Cross travel | - | 5.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,100 W | 1,119 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,500 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | - | R8 |
| Head tilt | - | 90° each way |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | Yes | - |
| Power feed | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 260 lb |