Another which jointer thread

I have been reading and researching jointers and have compiled a list. I am chasing a jointer that will be suitable for aussie hardwoods. I typically using timber up to about 2000mm length but occasionally do something a little longer.



After much reading, most people seem to suggest the spiral head cutters as a better way to go, so I am tending to lean toward them. The laguna machines do look good. Is it worth even considering the parallelogram jointer for the $1000 odd? Looking at some reviews on the US sites seems to suggest these machines become problematic after a while with alignment issues.



Anyway, I welcome any tips or pointers, and maybe suggestions of machines I have over looked. I will take a day next week maybe and go inspect them all in real life. At this stage I am leaning toward either the Carbatec CTJ-350X or the Laguna 8" Wedgeband machine. The Laguna has the edge given the larger motor and cutter head.

Brand	Model	Bed Length	Motor	Cutter	Weight	Price
HAFCO	P-200H	1785	2HP	4 blade	184kg	1089
LEDACRAFT	MB-203	1943	1.5HP	3 blade	???	1276
CARBATEC	CTJ-350	1950	1.5HP	3 blade	230kg	1299
JET	JJ8CS	1690	2HP	not specified	189kg	1599
LEDACRAFT	MB-203S	1943	1.5HP	not specified	???	1694
CARBATEC	CTJ-350X	1950	1.5HP	40 cutter spiral	230kg	1999
LAGUNA	8" Wedgebed	1803	2HP	54 cutter spiral	231kg	2250
LAGUNA	8" Parellelogram	2108	3HP	54 cutter spiral	248kg	3190