John Stan
11-15-2009, 8:59 AM
Oh man,
With the Powermatic sale, I found a place that has a PM 15 HH for $1875 delivered w/liftgate The G0453 Z is $1700 delivered with liftgate. I got to decide between the two by the end of the month. Any thoughts or opinions?
Research on this forum and other sites shows:
- Both planners are well liked and most people feel the Byrd vs Grizzly head differences are minimal to non-existent.
- The Grizzly appears to weigh about 150 LBS more than the PM 502 vs 675 lbs. I wonder why the Griz weighs more?
- Feed rates are 16/30 FPM for the Grizzly and 16/20 FPM for the PM.
- I suspect they are both manufactured by GeeTech - The PM in the Taiwan plant and the Griz in the China plant.
- There is no indication that the PM uses a Baldor motor. My bet is that it is probably the same or similar motor as the griz.
I feel when it is all said and done the main differences are:
- Paint color
- Byrd vs. Grizz head
- Different feed rates
- Warranty 5 years vs 1 year
- Price $1700 vs. $1875
Am I missing something?
Any thoughts if either of the two are better than the other? Also is the difference in feed rates a deciding factor?
Thoughts and guidance appreciated ...
Many Thanks,
-John
With the Powermatic sale, I found a place that has a PM 15 HH for $1875 delivered w/liftgate The G0453 Z is $1700 delivered with liftgate. I got to decide between the two by the end of the month. Any thoughts or opinions?
Research on this forum and other sites shows:
- Both planners are well liked and most people feel the Byrd vs Grizzly head differences are minimal to non-existent.
- The Grizzly appears to weigh about 150 LBS more than the PM 502 vs 675 lbs. I wonder why the Griz weighs more?
- Feed rates are 16/30 FPM for the Grizzly and 16/20 FPM for the PM.
- I suspect they are both manufactured by GeeTech - The PM in the Taiwan plant and the Griz in the China plant.
- There is no indication that the PM uses a Baldor motor. My bet is that it is probably the same or similar motor as the griz.
I feel when it is all said and done the main differences are:
- Paint color
- Byrd vs. Grizz head
- Different feed rates
- Warranty 5 years vs 1 year
- Price $1700 vs. $1875
Am I missing something?
Any thoughts if either of the two are better than the other? Also is the difference in feed rates a deciding factor?
Thoughts and guidance appreciated ...
Many Thanks,
-John