Grizzly Industrial G7946 vs WEN 4208T

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

G7946 and 4208T sit in the same category (drill press (column drill)). G7946 is ahead on: work area. 4208T is ahead on: price.

Parameter
Grizzly Industrial G7946 G7946 Grizzly Industrial F2 · Intermediate
WEN 4208T 4208T WEN F2 · Intermediate
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Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~250–350 € ~80–130 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 42 × 88 × 80 cm – × – × 58.7 cm
Weight (kg) 41.7 kg 14.06 kg
Work area (mm) 310 × 310 mm 165.1 × 165.1 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 80 mm 50.8 mm
Power (W) 375 W 276 W
Voltage (V) 110 V 120 V
Maximum speed 3470 rpm 3140 rpm
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm) 82.55 mm 50.8 mm
Spindle to column (mm) 431.8 mm 101.6 mm
RPM (rpm) 3470 rpm 3140 rpm
Spindle taper JT33 JT33
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes As a traditional electromechanical machine, this drill press operates entirely without software or digital controllers. Adjustments are made manually via a stepped pulley system to change speeds, while mechanical levers and cranks manage plunge depth, angle, and radial reach. No cloud connectivity or firmware updates are required or supported. As a purely electromechanical and analog machine, the 4208T does not require any control software, computer connection, or cloud dependencies. All speed and depth adjustments are performed manually via belt placement on pulleys and mechanical depth stops.

MakerSpecs Awards

G7946

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4208T

Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: €105. The second cheapest starts at €155. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: G7946 300 € vs 4208T 105 €
  • Work area: G7946 310×310 mm vs 4208T 165.1×165.1 mm

Which one to choose

Choose G7946 if…

you value work area.

See the G7946 sheet →

Choose 4208T if…

you value price.

See the 4208T sheet →

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