Precision Matthews PM-30MV
For a shop with 220 V that mills long parts and wants a brushless variable-speed bench mill.
Precision Matthews $2,999 eBay$2,999
The Precision Matthews PM-30MV rates 4.4 among large bench mills milling machines; the Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W rates 3.9 among bench mills ones. The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W costs $1,140 less ($1,859 vs $2,999).
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Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in Bench millsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859 eBay$1,859
Scores side by side
These two sit in different table size classes (large bench mills and bench 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 weight | Precision Matthews PM-30MV | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 63 $2,999 | 76 $1,859 |
| Table size 20% | 88 8.2 x 33 in table (272.2 sq in) | 56 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 100 1,492 W motor | 90 1,300 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-30MV | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 8.2 x 33 in | 7.1 x 27.5 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 23 in | - |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8.8 in | - |
| Head (Z) travel | 14 in | - |
| Quill travel | 3 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) | 1,300 W (1.7 hp) |
| Motor type | DC brushless, belt drive | 1300 W brushless |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 3,000 rpm | 20 to 2,250 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | 90° each way |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | - |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 530 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |