Baldor 623e or 662?

[LarryFahn]

For Christmas I wanted the Baldor 623e. It's USA made and .33hp w/6" wheels and cast toll rest. Just looking on their site though, I found the 662 and it has the same specs with one exception - the weight. The 623e is 47lbs where the 662 is 29lbs. Is the 623e worth the extra $100+? What am I getting for that much? Is one made in the USA and the 662 from China? Thanks, Fahn


http://www.baldor.com/catalog/662

http://www.baldor.com/catalog/623E

 

[LarryFahn]

On Baldor's website it shows both with the cast tool rest. Using Google it's 50/50 on the 662. Some say stamped, others show cast and don't say in the details.

 

[exmaxima1]

The pictures are misleading. The lighter grinder has simple die-cast aluminum guards. The heavier grinder has cast iron guards with exhaust ducts. I'm not saying it's worth $100 more, but the added weight does help with stability.