I have a CMT 1850 (now uprated as the 2000, but I belive otherwise identical) - which is a clone of the DeWalt model (DW625 I think).
Heavy, solid as rock, easily able to cut with large bits with great smoothness and accuracy, speed control, soft start(ish!). As much power as you would want in a handheld tool.
Things I don't like - fine height adjuster is a cheap nut on a big thread affair, although very solid. (I'm told there's a DeWalt accessory that fixes this - a turret, like the bosch). The fence is very solid, but the fine adjust could be better (slacken clamp screw so it's floppy, adjust fine adjuster thread, retighten clamp - so you can't quickly do multiple passes tweaking off a paper thin layer).
Everything else I do like - particularly the power, the solidness, the smooth plunge - there's just no play or wobble anywhere on the main machine - pity about the fence adjustment. It has a two position power switch, none of this hold down the button rubbish (make sure it's off before plugging in - there's no NVR). Very good quality collets. I believe this is a clone of the old Elu 177E, so if you want a real workhorse this is a good choice.
I'd also have a good look at the bosch blue range, and if you're loaded
- festool.
BTW - I'm now looking for the opposite - a high quality, lightweight detail router. Something to cut hinge recesses etc.