Rikon
RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM)
$279.99Cheaper
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RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) is cheaper at $279.99. 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 RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) or Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) is the cheaper at $279.99.
See RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) on Amazon See Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) | Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $995 |
| Brand | Rikon | Baldor (ABB) |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 7 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 0.5 |
| No load (rpm) | 1750 | 3600 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide | 36-grit aluminum oxide wheel + wire brush wheel, 1 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | 43 |
Sources — RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM): rikontools.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 RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 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): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 8 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 7
- Motor power hp: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 0.5
- No load (rpm): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1750 vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 3600
- Wheel type: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide vs Baldor 762R 7 in. Industrial Duty "Big Red" Grinder/Buffer 36-grit aluminum oxide wheel + wire brush wheel, 1 in. wide