Jet JDP-17MF vs Optimum OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V)
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) leads on the available specs (starting with price); JDP-17MF makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
JDP-17MF
Jet
F2 · Intermediate
|
OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V)
Optimum
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–700 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 43.4 × 66.5 × 171.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 85.62 kg | 67.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 290 × 290 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 85 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 550 W |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | 3630 rpm | 2830 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.02 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 209.5 mm | 165 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 3630 rpm | 2830 rpm |
| Spindle taper | MT-2 | MT 2 |
| 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. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: JDP-17MF 600 € vs OPTIdrill DQ 24 (400 V) 549 €
Which one to choose
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