Grizzly Industrial G0887 vs Proxxon MICRO TBM 220

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

G0887 and MICRO TBM 220 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). MICRO TBM 220 costs less (~€210) and is the entry-level choice; G0887 offers more capability at a higher price (~€700). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Proxxon MICRO TBM 220 MICRO TBM 220 Proxxon F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~600–800 € ~180–240 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45 × 70 × 105 cm 12 × 22 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 88 kg 3.3 kg
Work area (mm) 314 × 314 mm 220 × 120 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 444 mm 30 mm
Power (W) 750 W 85 W
Voltage (V) 110 V 230 V
Maximum speed 2500 rpm 8500 rpm
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm) 79.4 mm 30 mm
Spindle to column (mm) 190.5 mm 140 mm
RPM (rpm) 2500 rpm 8500 rpm
Spindle taper MT2 —
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes As an electromechanical machine tool, it does not require any cloud connection or external software to operate. All operations, including speed adjustment, are performed manually and directly via the physical controls located on the machine's body. As a purely electromechanical manual machine tool, this device operates completely independently of any software platforms, firmware, or digital control interfaces. The operator adjusts the spindle rotational speed manually by repositioning the drive belt across the step pulley grooves. Drilling depth control is executed via a manual lever linked to an adjustable graduated depth stop rod with an integrated locking ring. There are no USB connections, network interfaces, or CAD/CAM integrations included.

The differences that matter

  • Price: G0887 700 € vs MICRO TBM 220 210 €
  • Work area: G0887 314×314 mm vs MICRO TBM 220 220×120 mm

Which one to choose

Choose G0887 if…

you value work area.

See the G0887 sheet →

Choose MICRO TBM 220 if…

you value price.

See the MICRO TBM 220 sheet →

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