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Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press
$829Cheaper
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Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press is cheaper at $829. Every spec and price links to its source.
Powermatic
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press
$2449
Which is better: the Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press or Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press is the cheaper at $829.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press | Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $829 | $2449 |
| Brand | Delta | Powermatic |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 18 | 18 |
| Type | floor | floor |
| Motor hp | 0.75 | 1 |
| Spindle speeds | 16 | — |
| Speed range (rpm) | 170–3000 | 250–3000 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | Yes | Yes |
| Table tilt (°) | 90° left/right, 48° forward | 90° left/right |
| Motor amps | 8 | — |
Sources — Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press: deltamachinery.com (verified 2026-06-20). Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press: powermatic.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press and Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Motor hp: Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 0.75 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 1
- Speed range (rpm): Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 170–3000 vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 250–3000
- Table tilt (°): Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 90° left/right, 48° forward vs Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press 90° left/right