Powermatic
Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe
$5999
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Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe is cheaper at $2895. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe
$2895Cheaper
Which is better: the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe or Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe?
The Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe is the cheaper at $2895. The Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe | Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $5999 | $2895 |
| Brand | Powermatic | Grizzly |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 20 | 22 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 36 | 42 |
| Motor power hp | 2 | 3 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 15-3200 | 100-3200 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 726 | 524 |
Sources — Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe: powermatic.com (verified 2026-08-01). Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe: grizzly.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe and Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 20 vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 22
- Distance between centers (in): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 36 vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 42
- Motor power hp: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 2 vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 3
- Speed range (rpm): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 15-3200 vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 100-3200
- Spindle thread: Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 1-1/4 x 8 TPI vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH
- Weight (lb): Powermatic 3520C 20" x 35" Wood Lathe 726 vs Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 524