Name: MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO
Brand: MechMaxx
Price: 1999.00 USD

MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO

3.2/5#1 of 9 in mini mills milling machines
3.2

For a hobbyist who wants an R8 mini mill with a readout at the lowest price and can live with short travels.

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

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Pros

Readout, brushless motor and variable speed for under $2,000
Light at 180 lb, easy to get onto a bench

Cons

Only 8-5/8 in of table travel
Not made by a long-established brand; spec detail comes from the Amazon listing

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	5.5 x 19.6 in	3.2/5	$1,599
MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO (this one)	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 $1,99934
Table size 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in)20
Motor 746 W motor52
Features R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head85
Warranty 1-year warranty33

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	VM18LD
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
Digital readout	Yes
Weight	180 lb
Warranty	1 year