Need Advice What's up with 3hp routers?

[Dizzydizan]

Is it just me or is the state of affairs with bigger table routers a bit tough? My Incra lift is compatible with the below 3+ hp routers, each of which have some kind of issue as far as I can tell.

(Milwaukee 5625-20 not compatible)
(My Bosch 1617 2.25HP is currently in the table but undersized and I want it available for hand work.)
Woodpckers' SpinRite 3.5HP died after a few months, warranty replacement is 6 weeks out, refund has been offered. Reviews suggest the issue I had isn't uncommon
Triton TFBR001 — 3.25HP great reviews, but apparently out of business?
Bora PM-6200 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite, reviews aren't great
JessEm PowRTek SR05300 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite; doesn't appear to be available anyways
Porter Cable 7518 — 3.25HP There's an older model for sale near me $300 - thinking about taking it.
Grizzly T32461 - same OEM as SpinRite, not much for reviews; at least they sell spare parts

As a former owner of the 5625-20, I cannot recommend it enough...for handheld work...can't imagine trying to use it in a table. That being said: the handles, base plate, etc., are all attached with screws. Do with that what you will.

 

[whitecrane8]

Is it just me or is the state of affairs with bigger table routers a bit tough? My Incra lift is compatible with the below 3+ hp routers, each of which have some kind of issue as far as I can tell.

(Milwaukee 5625-20 not compatible)
(My Bosch 1617 2.25HP is currently in the table but undersized and I want it available for hand work.)
Woodpckers' SpinRite 3.5HP died after a few months, warranty replacement is 6 weeks out, refund has been offered. Reviews suggest the issue I had isn't uncommon
Triton TFBR001 — 3.25HP great reviews, but apparently out of business?
Bora PM-6200 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite, reviews aren't great
JessEm PowRTek SR05300 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite; doesn't appear to be available anyways
Porter Cable 7518 — 3.25HP There's an older model for sale near me $300 - thinking about taking it.
Grizzly T32461 - same OEM as SpinRite, not much for reviews; at least they sell spare parts

Reach out to chris_goris here if you are still seeking a 7518. I have a 7518 and can confirm that it is awesome in a table. Gold standard for router tables. Believe that Chris has moved fully into the shaper-verse

 

[petebucy4638]

Is it just me or is the state of affairs with bigger table routers a bit tough? My Incra lift is compatible with the below 3+ hp routers, each of which have some kind of issue as far as I can tell.

(Milwaukee 5625-20 not compatible)
(My Bosch 1617 2.25HP is currently in the table but undersized and I want it available for hand work.)
Woodpckers' SpinRite 3.5HP died after a few months, warranty replacement is 6 weeks out, refund has been offered. Reviews suggest the issue I had isn't uncommon
Triton TFBR001 — 3.25HP great reviews, but apparently out of business?
Bora PM-6200 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite, reviews aren't great
JessEm PowRTek SR05300 — 3.25HP same OEM as SpinRite; doesn't appear to be available anyways
Porter Cable 7518 — 3.25HP There's an older model for sale near me $300 - thinking about taking it.
Grizzly T32461 - same OEM as SpinRite, not much for reviews; at least they sell spare parts

I have a Makita M12V router that must be around 35 years old. I don't think that there is any lift that it would fit. It still runs great, even though the speed control bit the dust years ago.