Bosch PDB 40 vs Jet JDP-17

Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)

In brief

PDB 40 and JDP-17 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). PDB 40 costs less (~€360) and is the entry-level choice; JDP-17 offers more capability at a higher price (~€1350). 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	JDP-17 Jet F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year	2011	2015
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€)	~300–420 €	~1250–1450 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	33 × 35 × 65 cm	50.8 × 72.4 × 167.6 cm
Weight (kg)	11.2 kg	85 kg
Work area (mm)	330 × 350 mm	355.6 × 482.6 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	90 mm	127 mm
Power (W)	710 W	560 W
Voltage (V)	230 V	115 V
Maximum speed	2500 rpm	3500 rpm
Category specs
Spindle travel (mm)	90 mm	127 mm
Spindle to column (mm)	125 mm	215.9 mm
RPM (rpm)	2500 rpm	3500 rpm
Spindle taper	—	MT-2
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.	As an exclusively manual mechanical machine tool, this drill press operates without onboard digital control systems, firmware, or software interfaces. Speed changes are executed manually by repositioning the Poly-V drive belts within the head enclosure. Spindle movement is operated via a traditional side handwheel with a mechanical depth stop and scale. No software connectivity, network access, or digital configuration is required or supported.