A guy I know has a almost brand new PM1000 that be bought and used for one project. Virtually new. He is asking $1400. I can get a new Grizzly 1023RL for basically the same money. The fit and finish on the PM1000 is excellent - however it is only 1.75 hp vs 3 hp for the Grizzly. The PM1000 does not weigh near as much as the 1023RL. Both are flat belt drive and have a dust shroud around the blade.

I suspect that the PM is the higher quality saw but is not as heavy duty as the Grizzly. Any thoughts?