Grizzly Industrial G7947 vs WEN 4208T
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
G7947 and 4208T are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.1×). 4208T costs less (~€105) and is the entry-level choice; G7947 offers more capability at a higher price (~€850). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
G7947
Grizzly Industrial
F2 · Intermediate
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4208T
WEN
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~750–950 € | ~80–130 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.6 × 71.1 × 163.8 cm | – × – × 58.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 86 kg | 14.06 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 165.1 × 165.1 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 82.5 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Power (W) | 750 W | 276 W |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | 120 V |
| Maximum speed | 3050 rpm | 3140 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 82.5 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 215.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 3050 rpm | 3140 rpm |
| Spindle taper | MT2 | JT33 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Being a manual, entirely electromechanical drill press, the machine requires no control software or network connection to operate. Speed adjustments are made physically by manually moving belts across stepped pulleys inside the head assembly. There are no electronic boards, digital interfaces, or cloud dependencies, ensuring immediate, reliable, and completely offline operation. | 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
G7947
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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.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: G7947 850 € vs 4208T 105 €
- Work area: G7947 350×350 mm vs 4208T 165.1×165.1 mm
Which one to choose
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