What replaced the Grizzly G0571?
The Grizzly G0571 wide-belt sander has been discontinued. Here is the current replacement and how to buy a used one.
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What the G0571 was
The G0571 was a 37 in, 10 HP wide-belt sander, an industrial finishing machine for cabinet shops. A wide-belt sander feeds boards or panels on a conveyor under a large abrasive belt and calibrates thickness while it sands.
Is it really discontinued?
Yes. Grizzly still has a page for the G0571 on grizzly.com, but the page says the item is discontinued and no longer available for sale. Grizzly lists the G0571 as discontinued, and the 37 in class moved to the Extreme series. The G0408 is the closest current wide-belt sander, with the same 10 HP motor and a narrower 24 in belt.
The current Grizzly model
Grizzly G0408 24 in 10 HP Extreme Series Wide-Belt SanderThe G0408 is a 24 in, 10 HP Extreme Series wide-belt sander with a 24-3/8 in maximum width, a 25 x 60 in belt and a 1533 lb ship weight.
Old vs new at a glance
| Feature | Old G0571 | Current G0408 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 37 in | 24-3/8 in maximum |
| Main motor | 10 HP | 10 HP, 220V, 50A |
| Belt | See the manual | 25 x 60 in at 3500 FPM |
| Conveyor | See the manual | 15 to 49 FPM |
| Thickness | See the manual | 1/8 to 6 in |
| Weight | See the manual | 1533 lb |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Manuals and parts for a discontinued model
Grizzly generally leaves the manual and parts diagrams for discontinued models on the product page, and many common wear parts stay available for years after a model leaves the catalog. That is worth checking before you buy a used G0571: open the G0571 page on grizzly.com, download the manual and the parts list, and compare the parts you are likely to need (belts, brushes, switches, bearings) against what is still listed. For a machine this large, ask the seller for the manual and check the product page for the parts you would need first, such as belts and bearings.
Used-market buying checklist
A wide-belt sander is a major piece of equipment and the used market has real risks. Inspect it with the power available and the motor running.
- Confirm the power. A 10 HP machine needs 220V or three-phase service, and 50A at 220V is a significant circuit.
- Check the conveyor belt for tracking, wear and damage.
- Run the sanding belt and watch it track; check the oscillation.
- Check the platen and the contact drum for scoring or flat spots.
- Test the table elevation motor and the height scale.
- Inspect the air system, since these machines run on compressed air for tracking and tension.
- Check the dust hood and the bearing noise.
- Plan the move: this class weighs over a ton and needs a forklift or machine movers.
If you would rather buy new
The Grizzly button on the card above goes to the current model, and the Amazon button below goes to the closest Amazon-sold machine in the same class. They are different machines, so compare the specification sheets before treating them as equivalents. We did not find a wide-belt sander in this class sold on Amazon, so the closest consumer-level alternative is a drum sander, which is a different machine.
JET 16" Drum Sander w/ Stand, SandSmart Auto Feed Control (JWDS-1632)A JET 16 in drum sander with a stand and SandSmart auto feed control. It is a much smaller machine and a different approach to flattening panels.
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Common questions
Is the G0571 discontinued?
Yes. Grizzly lists it as discontinued.
What replaced the G0571?
The G0408, a 24 in 10 HP Extreme Series wide-belt sander.
Does a wide-belt sander need three-phase?
The G0408 is listed as 220V at 50A on the main motor. Check the electrical needs before you plan an install.
Is a drum sander an alternative?
For a small shop, yes, but it is a different and smaller machine.
This page draws on published manufacturer specifications and design reasoning. We have not tested this machine ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Specifications were copied from grizzly.com and can change, so confirm them on the product page before you order. WorkshopCalc is an Amazon Associate and a Grizzly Industrial affiliate. We earn from qualifying purchases.