Name: MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill
Brand: MechMaxx
Price: 1599.00 USD

3.2/5#2 of 9 in mini mills milling machines
3.2

A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.

5.5 x 19.6 inTable
746 W (1 hp)Motor
0 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
180 lbWeight

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Pros

1 hp brushless motor and R8 spindle for about $1,600
Square column and dovetail ways for a small mill

Cons

Head tilt is 60 degrees on Amazon and 90 on the maker page, so the spec is unclear
No readout on this version

The MechMaxx VM18 family

Every MechMaxx VM18 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own table size.

Model	Table	Rating	Price
MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill (this one)	5.5 x 19.6 in	3.2/5	$1,599
MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO	5.5 x 19.6 in	3.2/5	$1,999

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its table size. How we rank explains each one.

Price $1,59952
Table size 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in)20
Motor 746 W motor52
Features R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head65
Warranty 1-year warranty33

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	VM18L
Table	5.5 x 19.6 in
Longitudinal (X) travel	8.6 in
Cross (Y) travel	6.3 in
Spindle and motor
Motor	746 W (1 hp)
Motor type	1 hp DC brushless
Brushless motor	Yes
Spindle speeds	0 to 2,500 rpm
Variable speed	Yes
Spindle taper	R8
Head tilt	60° each way
Features
Weight	180 lb
Warranty	1 year