Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1
#4 in Single-stageFull review
A big single stage collector for a shop that needs lots of airflow and wants Powermatic’s five year warranty. A cyclone at the same price handles fine dust better.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
The Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 and the WEN DC1300 are evenly matched, rated 3.6 and 3.6. The Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 leads on warranty, filtration and airflow. The WEN DC1300 wins on value. The WEN DC1300 costs $1,807.20 less ($391.80 vs $2,199).
WEN DC1300
#5 in Single-stageFull review
A low cost full size bag collector for a hobby shop that wants planer and saw chips handled on a 120 V circuit.
Amazon $391.80$391.80
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), filtration (98% at 2 micron vs 5 micron) and airflow (1,891 cfm maximum vs 1,300 cfm maximum).
- Choose the WEN DC1300 for value ($0.30 per cfm ($391.80, 1,300 cfm) vs $1.16 per cfm ($2,199, 1,891 cfm)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single-stage dust collector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 | WEN DC1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 14 $1.16 per cfm ($2,199, 1,891 cfm) | 90 $0.30 per cfm ($391.80, 1,300 cfm) |
| Airflow 15% | 100 1,891 cfm maximum | 80 1,300 cfm maximum |
| Suction 10% | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) | 50 static pressure not published (neutral score used) |
| Filtration 25% | 59 98% at 2 micron | 39 5 micron |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Powermatic PM1900TX-CK1 | WEN DC1300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Motor | 3 HP | - |
| Airflow | 1,891 cfm | 1,300 cfm |
| Filter | canister, 98% at 2 micron | bag, 5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in | 5 in |
| Collection | - | 50 gal |
| Build | ||
| Voltage | 240 V | 120 V |
| Remote | Yes | - |
| Weight | 268 lb | 86 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |