Jet JDP-17MF vs Optimum OPTIdrill B 34H
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
JDP-17MF and OPTIdrill B 34H are not direct competitors: different use classes, very different prices (~5.3×). JDP-17MF costs less (~€600) and is the entry-level choice; OPTIdrill B 34H offers more capability at a higher price (~€3169). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
JDP-17MF
Jet
F2 · Intermediate
|
OPTIdrill B 34H
Optimum
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–700 € | 3169 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 58.5 × 91.8 × 189.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 85.62 kg | 260 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 420 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 160 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | 3630 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.015 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 111.1 mm | 160 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 209.5 mm | 285 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 3630 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Spindle taper | MT-2 | MT4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is fully analog and mechanical, with no digital components or control interfaces requiring the use of external software. Speed and positioning control is done manually using levers, cranks, and by repositioning the transmission belts. | This machine is purely electromechanical and manual in nature, therefore it does not require any control software, drivers, or applications for its operation. The workflow is managed entirely through the physical controls located on the machine, such as the front panel for activation, speed adjustment, and the levers for spindle advancement. There is no type of network connectivity or dependence on cloud services, ensuring completely autonomous use without the need for any necessary digital updates. |
The differences that matter
- Price: JDP-17MF 600 € vs OPTIdrill B 34H 3169 €
Which one to choose
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