Metalworking and machine shops that want maximum mass and stability on a permanently mounted bench.
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Weight 80 Pounds
Dimensions 11 x 11 inches
Priced 379% above the category median ($46.98 across 46 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,500 owner ratings
Popularity4.1/5
1,500 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Yost 480 is an 80-pound bench vise with an 11 x 11 inch footprint, the heaviest unit covered in this batch. At $224.99, it's priced below the Yost 910-AS despite carrying more mass, making it the value pick among the heavy-class vises here.
It holds a 4.7-star rating across 1,500 reviews, one of the strongest combinations of score and review volume in this group. The listing does not publish a jaw width or throat depth spec, so confirm capacity directly if your stock size is a concern.
bought_last_month shows 0 for this listing, so there's no recent purchase-volume figure to point to, but the 1,500-review base suggests a long track record of use. For shops that need the most mass available and a proven rating, the Yost 480 is built for permanent, heavy-duty installation.
bought_last_month shows 0, no current purchase-volume signal
Specifications
Weight
80 Pounds
Dimensions
11 x 11 inches
Performance notes
At 80 pounds in an 11 x 11 inch footprint, expect maximum rigidity and minimal bench movement under heavy clamping loads. No jaw width or throat depth is published, so exact stock capacity isn't confirmed from the listing.
What buyers say
1,500 reviews averaging 4.7 stars is one of the strongest review bases and ratings in this lineup, pointing to widespread long-term satisfaction.
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