Genmitsu 4040-PRO MAX vs Proxxon MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready
Technical comparison · CNC milling
4040-PRO MAX leads on the available specs (starting with work area); MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
4040-PRO MAX
Genmitsu
F2 · Intermediate
|
MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–950 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 66 × 66.6 × 39 cm | – × – × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 24.6 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 150 × 70 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 2000 mm/min | 20000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Travel X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 70 mm |
| Z travel (mm) | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Spindle type | Router | — |
| Min spindle RPM (rpm) | 6500 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Max spindle RPM (rpm) | 30000 rpm | 20000 rpm |
| Spindle power (W) | 710 W | 100 W |
| Controller | GRBL | — |
| Linear guide | Linear rail | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Based on 32-bit GRBL firmware, the machine is completely open and compatible with major control software such as Candle for milling, and LaserGRBL or LightBurn if a laser module is added. An optional offline controller is also available to operate without a connected PC. | The machine is sold without a control unit and CNC software, offering maximum architectural freedom. The user must connect the stepper motors (via the three included standard SUB-D 9-pole connectors) to a third-party controller, allowing the use of firmware like GRBL, LinuxCNC, or Mach3 depending on the chosen electronics. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: 4040-PRO MAX 400×400 mm vs MICRO MF 70/CNC-ready 150×70 mm
Which one to choose
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