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Cutech 40200H-CT vs Craftsman CMEW320

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

Which is better: the Cutech 40200H-CT or Craftsman CMEW320?

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 Cutech 40200H-CT Craftsman CMEW320
US price $669.99 $399
BrandCutechCraftsman
Released
Max width inches 13 12.5
Max thickness inches 6 6
Max depth of cut inches
Cutterhead type spiral straight-knife
Cutterhead speed (rpm) 9000 8000
Feed rate fpm 26
Feed speeds 1
Motor amps 15 15
Dust port diameter inches 2.5 & 4 2.5
Weight pounds 78.3 64

Sources — Cutech 40200H-CT: cutechtools.us (verified 2026-07-13). Craftsman CMEW320: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Cutech 40200H-CT and Craftsman CMEW320?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max width inches: Cutech 40200H-CT 13 vs Craftsman CMEW320 12.5
  • Cutterhead type: Cutech 40200H-CT spiral vs Craftsman CMEW320 straight-knife
  • Cutterhead speed (rpm): Cutech 40200H-CT 9000 vs Craftsman CMEW320 8000
  • Dust port diameter inches: Cutech 40200H-CT 2.5 & 4 vs Craftsman CMEW320 2.5
  • Weight pounds: Cutech 40200H-CT 78.3 vs Craftsman CMEW320 64

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