Rikon
RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM)
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RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder
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.
Which is better: the RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) or Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder?
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 Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 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) |  Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $329 |
| Brand | Rikon | Metabo |
| Released | — | — |
| Wheel diameter (in) | 8 | 7.875 |
| Motor power hp | 1 | 0.6 |
| No load (rpm) | 1750 | 3600 |
| Arbor size (in) | 0.625 | 1.25 |
| Variable speed | No | No |
| Wheel type | aluminum oxide, dual grit (60/120 grit), 1 in. wide | aluminum oxide, dual grit (36P/60N grit), 1 in. wide |
| Includes tool rest | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | 38.6 |
Sources — RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM): rikontools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder: metabo.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 Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder?
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 Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 7.875
- Motor power hp: RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 0.6
- No load (rpm): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 1750 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 3600
- Arbor size (in): RIKON 80-808 8 in. Low Speed Bench Grinder (1 HP, 1750 RPM) 0.625 vs Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder 1.25
- 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 Metabo DS 200 Plus 8 in. Heavy Duty Bench Grinder aluminum oxide, dual grit (36P/60N grit), 1 in. wide