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DeWalt
DeWalt DW735X
$859
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DeWalt DW735X vs Craftsman CMEW320
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman CMEW320 is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Craftsman
Craftsman CMEW320
$399Cheaper
Which is better: the DeWalt DW735X 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
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| Spec | DeWalt DW735X | Craftsman CMEW320 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $859 | $399 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Max width inches | 13 | 12.5 |
| Max thickness inches | 6 | 6 |
| Max depth of cut inches | — | — |
| Cutterhead type | straight-knife | straight-knife |
| Cutterhead speed (rpm) | 10000 | 8000 |
| Feed rate fpm | — | — |
| Feed speeds | 2 | — |
| Motor amps | 15 | 15 |
| Dust port diameter inches | — | 2.5 |
| Weight pounds | 92 | 64 |
Sources — DeWalt DW735X: dewalt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Craftsman CMEW320: craftsman.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DW735X and Craftsman CMEW320?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max width inches: DeWalt DW735X 13 vs Craftsman CMEW320 12.5
- Cutterhead speed (rpm): DeWalt DW735X 10000 vs Craftsman CMEW320 8000
- Weight pounds: DeWalt DW735X 92 vs Craftsman CMEW320 64