Powermatic
Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw
$4179
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Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw is cheaper at $1229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Delta
Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw
$1229.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw or Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw is the cheaper at $1229.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw | Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4179 | $1229.99 |
| Brand | Powermatic | Delta |
| Released | — | — |
| Saw type | floor-standing | floor-standing |
| Throat capacity (in) | — | 14 |
| Resaw capacity (in) | 14 | 6 |
| Motor hp | 3 | 1 |
| Blade length (in) | 153 | 93.5 |
| Blade width range (in) | 1/8-1 | 1/8-3/4 |
| Blade speed fpm | 3100 | 1620/3340 |
| Table size (in) | 21.5x16 | 15.75 x 18.875 |
| Table tilt (°) | 45R/10L | 45R/3L |
| Weight (lb) | — | 164.9 |
Sources — Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw: powermatic.com (verified 2026-07-13). Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw: cpopowertools.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw and Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resaw capacity (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 14 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 6
- Motor hp: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 1
- Blade length (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 153 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 93.5
- Blade width range (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 1/8-1 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 1/8-3/4
- Blade speed fpm: Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 3100 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 1620/3340
- Table size (in): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 21.5x16 vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 15.75 x 18.875
- Table tilt (°): Powermatic PM1500 15-Inch Bandsaw 45R/10L vs Delta 28-400 14-Inch Steel Frame Band Saw 45R/3L