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Craftsman CMEW320 vs Triton TPT125

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman CMEW320 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Craftsman CMEW320 or Triton TPT125?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Craftsman CMEW320 is the cheaper at $399.

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Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Craftsman CMEW320 Triton TPT125
US price $399 $429.99
BrandCraftsmanTriton
Released——
Max width inches 12.5 12.5
Max thickness inches 6 6
Max depth of cut inches — —
Cutterhead type straight-knife straight-knife
Cutterhead speed (rpm) 8000 8750
Feed rate (fpm) — —
Feed speeds — —
Motor amps 15 —
Dust port diameter inches 2.5 —
Weight pounds 64 63.9

Sources — Craftsman CMEW320: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13). Triton TPT125: beavertools.com (verified 2026-10-20).

What's the difference between the Craftsman CMEW320 and Triton TPT125?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cutterhead speed (rpm): Craftsman CMEW320 8000 vs Triton TPT125 8750
  • Weight pounds: Craftsman CMEW320 64 vs Triton TPT125 63.9

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