Rikon
RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM)
$279.99
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RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) vs Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is cheaper at $86.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor
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Which is better: the RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) or Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor is the cheaper at $86.95.
See RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) on Amazon Check Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor price
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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) | Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $86.95 |
| Brand | Rikon | Grizzly Industrial |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 6 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 0.33 |
| No load (rpm) | 1750 | 3450 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 0.5 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide | aluminum oxide Type 1, dual grit (36/60 grit), 5/8 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | 19 |
Sources — RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM): rikontools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor: grizzly.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 Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Wheel diameter (in): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 8 vs Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor 6
- Motor power hp: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1 vs Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor 0.33
- No load (rpm): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1750 vs Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor 3450
- Arbor size (in): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 0.625 vs Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor 0.5
- 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 Grizzly G9717 6 in. Bench Grinder w/ 1/2 in. Arbor aluminum oxide Type 1, dual grit (36/60 grit), 5/8 in. wide