Bosch PDB 40 vs Jet J-A3816

Price: PDB 40 360 € vs J-A3816 1500 €
Work area: PDB 40 330×350 mm vs J-A3816 387.35×450.85 mm

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

PDB 40 and J-A3816 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.2×). PDB 40 costs less (~€360) and is the entry-level choice; J-A3816 offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Published 15 oct 2026

Parameter	PDB 40 Bosch F2 · Intermediate	J-A3816 Jet F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year	2011	—
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€)	~300–420 €	~1200–1800 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	33 × 35 × 65 cm	– × – × 171.45 cm
Weight (kg)	11.2 kg	178.48 kg
Work area (mm)	330 × 350 mm	387.35 × 450.85 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	90 mm	152.4 mm
Power (W)	710 W	—
Voltage (V)	230 V	115 V
Maximum speed	2500 rpm	5000 rpm
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm)	90 mm	152.4 mm
Spindle to column (mm)	125 mm	190.5 mm
RPM (rpm)	2500 rpm	5000 rpm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency	No	No
Software notes	The equipment does not require or support computer connectivity, external control software, or firmware configurations, operating as a standalone benchtop power tool. Operational feedback is managed through an integrated electronic module featuring a digital display on the front panel of the drilling head. This screen allows the user to monitor real-time rotational speed in revolutions per minute and exact drilling depth during spindle lowering. Zero-point calibration for depth measurement is executed directly via physical push buttons adjacent to the display panel, ensuring rapid, intuitive workflow monitoring without external digital dependencies.	This machine is completely manual and electromechanical. It does not feature numerical controls and does not require the use of any software, computer, or network connection to operate.