g0555 permutations - p vs lx

[maxwell_smart007]

Deciding on a bandsaw - cannot see much difference between the two.

Is the G0555P or the G0555lx the better saw?

 

[Janster]

...not really sure but I bought the lx w,riser and am very pleased w/it! The lx has 10º left tilt and a 45º tilt right and has 1800 and 3100 FPM compared to the 0555 that has 15º left tilt and 45º tilt right with 1500 and 3200 FPM.

 

[Katsin]

The G0555LX is quoted as having cast iron wheels while the G0555P is quoted as having cast aluminum wheels.

The LANV anniversary model seems to match the LX and is currently a bit cheaper than the others. Sometime the price differences at Grizzly are hard to figure out just what is yielding the lower price for one particular model.

 

[Janster]

..........?????? The lx has cast wheels for sure!

 

[Katsin]

Janster... the key difference I am citing is that one has aluminum wheels and one has iron wheels.

 

[Janster]

....if that is the case, the G055must be Aluminum.
From the Grizzly site...0555:Features:

Deluxe heavy-duty stand
Upper & lower ball bearing blade guides
All ball bearing construction
Includes 3/8" blade
Includes fence and miter gauge
Quick-release blade tension lever
Fence scale with magnifying window
Specifications:

Motor: 1 HP, 110V/220V, single-phase
Amps: 11A at 110V, 5.5A at 220V
Precision-ground cast iron table
Table size: 14" x 14"
Table tilt: 45° right, 15° left
Floor to table height: 43-5/16"
Deluxe extruded aluminum fence
Cutting capacity/throat: 13-1/2"
Maximum cutting height: 6"
Blade size: 92-1/2" to 93-1/2" (1/8" to 3/4" wide)
Blade speeds: 1500 & 3200 FPM
4" dust port
Cast iron frame
Computer balanced cast aluminum wheels with rubber tires*************************************
Overall size: 26-3/8" W x 66-1/2" H x 30-1/4" D
Approximate shipping weight: 199 lbs.