Jet GHD-20 vs Jet JDP-17MF
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
GHD-20 and JDP-17MF are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~6.7×). JDP-17MF costs less (~€600) and is the entry-level choice; GHD-20 offers more capability at a higher price (~€4000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
GHD-20
Jet
F4 · Semi-professional
|
JDP-17MF
Jet
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3500–4500 € | ~500–700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Weight (kg) | — | 85.62 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 115 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 3630 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | — | 111.1 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 254 mm | 209.5 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | — | 3630 rpm |
| Spindle taper | — | MT-2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The machine is fully analog and mechanical, with no digital components or control interfaces requiring the use of external software. Speed and positioning control is done manually using levers, cranks, and by repositioning the transmission belts. |
The differences that matter
- Price: GHD-20 4000 € vs JDP-17MF 600 €
Which one to choose
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