I just looked at the Rikon web site., That planer/jointer is the same one I have but under the Schepach name. As I said on the flashchat, I have had that 20 years and it was used then! so this Rikon stuff must be pretty good.
I've been impressed with what I've seen by Rikon. Haven't owned or used any thing yet, but they do pack their equipment very well for shipping, over a hundred pounds of crating on their 18" BS. Dave