I was looking to get the pOWERMATIC 209 HH 20" planer. Right now its on sale for $3642. My second choice was the Grizzly G1033X planer. They look like twins separated at birth. The Grizzly has no built in casters so I'd have to add a mobile base, never mind put the beat on it. The cost is $3200 +$100 for base. So price is almost the same.
Are PM motors better? Are the castings better? I know I get a genuine Byrd with the PM but the helical head on the grizzly looks great. The number of cutter inserts is the same 96 vs 100. Grizzly has four rows of 24. PM has 5 rows of 20.
Warranty is 5yr vs 1yr.
Any thoughts? I know Im over thinking it