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Benchtop drill presses: what reach and travel are available?

WEN’s 4211 has 10 in swing and 2.5 in spindle travel; the 4212T has the same swing with 2 in travel. Reach differs from depth.

Your bit and material determine the appropriate speed.

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With no preferences selected: RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press is one option to compare.

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RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press · first with a product link

  • Swing: 8 in.
  • Spindle travel: 2 in.
What to note:

Lowest speed: 620 rpm.

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If you choose At least 12 in for swing, the first option with a product link becomes RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press.

10 models compared; 10 have a product-page link.

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RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press

Swing: 8 in.

Key details

  • Spindle travel: 2 in.

What to note

Lowest speed: 620 rpm.

Swing: 8 inSpindle travel: 2 inLowest speed: 620 rpm
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Swing8 in
Spindle travel2 in
Lowest speed620 rpm

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
RIKON · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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Swing: At least 12 in

RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press

Swing: 13 in.

Key details

  • Spindle travel: 3 1/8 in.

What to note

Lowest speed: 220 rpm.

Swing: 13 inSpindle travel: 3 1/8 inLowest speed: 220 rpm
See all 3 specs
Swing13 in
Spindle travel3 1/8 in
Lowest speed220 rpm

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
RIKON · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press

Swing: 8 in.

Key details

  • Spindle travel: 2 in.

What to note

Lowest speed: 750 rpm.

Swing: 8 inSpindle travel: 2 inLowest speed: 750 rpm
See all 3 specs
Swing8 in
Spindle travel2 in
Lowest speed750 rpm

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
WEN · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press

Spindle travel: 2 1/2 in.

Key details

  • Lowest speed: 600 rpm.

What to note

Swing: 10 in.

Swing: 10 inSpindle travel: 2 1/2 inLowest speed: 600 rpm
See all 3 specs
Swing10 in
Spindle travel2 1/2 in
Lowest speed600 rpm

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
WEN · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press

Swing: 10 in.

Key details

  • Spindle travel: 2 in.

What to note

Lowest speed: 530 rpm.

Swing: 10 inSpindle travel: 2 inLowest speed: 530 rpm
See all 3 specs
Swing10 in
Spindle travel2 in
Lowest speed530 rpm

3 of 3 specs available · source checked September 28, 2026 · Source ↗
WEN · Product page checked September 28, 2026

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SpecRIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill PressNo preferences selected.RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill PressNo preferences selected.
Swing8 in13 in
Spindle travel2 in3 1/8 in
Lowest speed620 rpm220 rpm

RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press

No preferences selected.

Swing
8 in
Spindle travel
2 in
Lowest speed
620 rpm

RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press

No preferences selected.

Swing
13 in
Spindle travel
3 1/8 in
Lowest speed
220 rpm

RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press

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RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press

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All models and their decision specs
ProductHow it comparesKey specCompareAction
RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 8 in vs 13 in.
Swing: 8 inView at RIKON
RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 13 in vs 8 in.
Swing: 13 inView at RIKON
WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 8 in vs 10 in.
Swing: 8 inView at WEN
WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press: spindle travel, 2 1/2 in vs 2 in.
Swing: 10 inView at WEN
WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4214T Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 10 in vs 12 in.
Swing: 10 inView at WEN
WEN 4214T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4233 Radial Arm Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 12 in vs 33 in.
Swing: 12 inView at WEN
WEN 4233 Radial Arm Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN DP1050 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 33 in vs 10 in.
Swing: 33 inView at WEN
RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 8 in vs 13 in.
Swing: 8 in
View at RIKON
RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 13 in vs 8 in.
Swing: 13 in
View at RIKON
WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 8 in vs 10 in.
Swing: 8 in
View at WEN
WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press: spindle travel, 2 1/2 in vs 2 in.
Swing: 10 in
View at WEN
WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4214T Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 10 in vs 12 in.
Swing: 10 in
View at WEN
WEN 4214T Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN 4233 Radial Arm Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 12 in vs 33 in.
Swing: 12 in
View at WEN
WEN 4233 Radial Arm Benchtop Drill Press
Compared with WEN DP1050 Benchtop Drill Press: swing, 33 in vs 10 in.
Swing: 33 in
View at WEN
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  • RIKON 30-100 Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • RIKON 30-120 Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN 4206T Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN 4211 Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN 4212T Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN 4214T Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN 4233 Radial Arm Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN DP1050 Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN DP1062V Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026
  • WEN DP1263V Benchtop Drill Press: Source 1 ↗ · September 28, 2026

Column reach and downward travel solve different jobs

WEN has presses with the same 10 in swing but different spindle travel: 2 in or 2.5 in. A shared swing does not give them the same downward movement. Swing describes reach around the spindle and column, while travel describes movement along the drilling axis.

Known swing figures range from 8 to 33 in. The WEN radial-arm figure is maximum reach, so consult its setup instructions for the workpiece rather than comparing it as a fixed-column layout. Neither reach nor travel measures motor power.

Look at the slow end of the speed range

RIKON has a press with a 220 rpm minimum, while the WEN minimum-speed figures run from 530 to 750 rpm. Use the maker's bit and material guidance to decide which speed range suits your work; a lower setting alone is not evidence of greater torque.

The comparison comes from press specifications, without measuring spindle runout or drilling accuracy. Check mounting, workholding and the manual's operating precautions before use. A large swing cannot compensate for unsuitable speed settings or insufficient spindle travel.

Before you buy

Does swing tell me how deeply I can drill?

Swing is twice the spindle-center-to-column distance; spindle travel describes movement along the drilling axis. WEN 4233’s radial-arm swing is a maximum reach, so use its setup instructions for your workpiece. Neither number measures torque or runout.

Does more swing mean more power?

Swing measures reach around the column. A larger figure gives no motor-power or torque result, and it is separate from spindle travel. Use the press’s bit and material guidance for the drilling task. For deeper travel, 4211 gives more movement, while 4212T starts at 530 rpm versus 600 rpm.