DeWalt
DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder
$149.92Cheaper
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DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder is cheaper at $149.92. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Baldor (ABB)
Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer
$995
Which is better: the DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder or Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer?
The DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder is the cheaper at $149.92. The DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder | Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.92 | $995 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Baldor (ABB) |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 7 |
| Motor power hp | 0.75 | 0.5 |
| No load (rpm) | 3600 | 3600 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit) | 36-grit aluminum oxide wheel + wire brush wheel, 1 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 39.5 | 43 |
Sources — DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder: dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer: penntoolco.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder and Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Wheel diameter (in): DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder 8 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 7
- Motor power hp: DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder 0.75 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 0.5
- Wheel type: DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder aluminum oxide, dual grit (36/60 grit) vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 36-grit aluminum oxide wheel + wire brush wheel, 1 in. wide
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DW758 8 in. (205mm) Corded Bench Grinder 39.5 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 43