Powermatic · Updated September 2026
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press: price & specs
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: powermatic.com verified STALE · 2026-06-20 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Price history
$2199Is the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press a good buy?
At $2199, the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press is the most expensive of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6. On the spec sheet, its swing of 18 in is the highest of the 11, its motor hp of 1 is the highest of the 6, and its chuck size of 0.625 in is the highest of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2199 — current on record (was $2449) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Powermatic |
| Released | — |
| Swing (in) | 18 |
| Type | floor |
| Motor hp | 1 |
| Spindle speeds | — |
| Speed range (rpm) | 250–3000 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | Yes |
| Table tilt (°) | 90° left/right |
| Motor amps | — |
Source: powermatic.com (read 2026-06-20) STALE · 2026-06-20 · corroborated by woodcraft.com (read 2026-06-20). Verified directly on Powermatic official page: $2,449 price, 18-inch swing, 1 HP 115/230V single-phase, infinitely variable 250–3000 RPM (no belt changes), 5/8-inch keyed chuck (MT-2/JT-3), high-visibility cross-hair laser, cast-iron table tilts up to 90°, 6-inch quill travel, 20x2.75-inch rapid-adjust fence, digital RPM readout, 5-year warranty. spindle_speeds null (variable). motor_amps not published — null.
Is the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press worth it vs cheaper drill presses?
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press against its closest cheaper and pricier drill presses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Swing (in) | Type | Motor hp | Speed range (rpm) | Chuck size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press this | $2199 | 18 | floor | 1 | 250–3000 | 0.625 |
| JET JDP-15B 15-Inch 16-Speed Benchtop Drill Press | $1214 | 15 | benchtop | 0.75 | 210–3500 | 0.625 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press cost?
The Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press has a US price of $2199, as of 2026-09-02.
How does the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press compare on price?
At $2199, the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press is the most expensive of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6.
Has the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press has fallen 10.2%, from $2449 to $2199.
What is the lowest price the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press is $2199 on 2026-09-02 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press?
At $2199, the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.
What are the Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press's key specs?
Powermatic PM2800B 18-Inch Variable Speed Floor Drill Press (Powermatic): swing in 18, type floor, motor hp 1, speed range rpm 250–3000, chuck size in 0.625. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $2199 at powermatic.com, 2026-09-02. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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