Powermatic 201 22-Inch Planer
Are you struggling to maintain consistent thickness and smooth finishes when planing large or multiple boards?
What if your planer delivered stable performance, controlled feeding, and accurate results across every pass?
Meet the Powermatic 201, a 22-inch straight knife planer built for precision surfacing and dependable performance in demanding shop environments.
With the 7.5 HP motor, four-knife cutterhead, and two-speed gearbox, it maintains consistent cutting power and feed control across wide stock.
When your material feeds smoothly and cuts remain consistent, your workflow improves with fewer passes and less rework required.
Powermatic 201 for Heavy-Duty Planing and Consistent Results
22-Inch Capacity for Large Workpieces
The 22-inch planing width allows you to surface wide boards or multiple pieces at once, improving efficiency in production workflows.
Four-Knife Cutterhead for Smooth Cuts
The straight knife cutterhead uses four high-speed steel knives rotating at 4,800 RPM to deliver clean, controlled material removal.
7.5 HP Motor for Continuous Power
The 7.5 HP single-phase motor provides steady cutting performance for dense hardwoods and continuous-duty planing applications.
Two-Speed Gearbox for Feed Control
The gearbox offers feed rates of 20 and 30 FPM, allowing quick adjustment between material removal and finish quality.
Sectional Infeed System for Versatility
The segmented infeed roller and chip breaker allow multiple boards of varying thickness to be processed in a single pass.
What’s Included
What’s Included? Powermatic 201
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Powermatic 201 Planer – 22-inch straight knife planer
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Four-Knife Cutterhead – Pre-installed HSS knife system
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Extension Tables – Cast iron support for infeed and outfeed
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User Manual – Setup and operating instructions
Specs
Powermatic 201 Specifications
Base Machine
- Planing Width Capacity: 22 in.
- Maximum Board Thickness: 9.25 in.
- Maximum Depth of Cut: 3/16 in.
- Cutterhead Type: Straight Knife
- Number of Knives: 4
- Cutterhead Speed: 4800 RPM
- Cutterhead Diameter: 3-1/4 in.
- Feed Speeds: 2 (20 / 30 FPM)
- Motor Power: 7.5 HP
- Input Power: 230V Single Phase
- Prewired Voltage: 230V
- Dust Port Diameter: 5 in.
- Net Weight: 1350 lbs
- Gross Weight: 1430 lbs
- Warranty: 5 Year
- Prop 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
