Bosch PDB 40 vs Jet JDP-15B
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
PDB 40 and JDP-15B sit in the same category (drill press (column drill)). PDB 40 is ahead on: price. JDP-15B is ahead on: work area.
| Parameter |
PDB 40
Bosch
F2 · Intermediate
|
JDP-15B
Jet
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–420 € | ~950–1200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 33 × 35 × 65 cm | 43.18 × 68.58 × 111.44 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.2 kg | 69.86 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 350 mm | 317.5 × 431.8 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 90 mm | 82.55 mm |
| Power (W) | 710 W | 559.27 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 115 V |
| Maximum speed | 2500 rpm | 3100 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 90 mm | 82.55 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 125 mm | 190.5 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 2500 rpm | 3100 rpm |
| Spindle taper | — | JT33 |
| 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 purely electromechanical and contains no programmable electronics, digital control boards, or data connectivity features. Operation relies entirely on physical analog controls, including the main power switch, the mechanical belt-tension adjustment lever, and the integrated laser guide for hole centering. Consequently, it requires no management software, device drivers, firmware updates, or companion applications to operate in the workshop. |
The differences that matter
- Price: PDB 40 360 € vs JDP-15B 1075 €
- Work area: PDB 40 330×350 mm vs JDP-15B 317.5×431.8 mm
Which one to choose
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