Proxxon MICRO TBM 220 vs WEN 4208T
Technical comparison · Drill press (column drill)
4208T leads on the available specs (starting with price); MICRO TBM 220 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
MICRO TBM 220
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4208T
WEN
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~180–240 € | ~80–130 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 12 × 22 × 37 cm | – × – × 58.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 3.3 kg | 14.06 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 120 mm | 165.1 × 165.1 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 30 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Power (W) | 85 W | 276 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 120 V |
| Maximum speed | 8500 rpm | 3140 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Spindle travel (mm) | 30 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Spindle to column (mm) | 140 mm | 101.6 mm |
| RPM (rpm) | 8500 rpm | 3140 rpm |
| Spindle taper | — | JT33 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | As a purely electromechanical manual machine tool, this device operates completely independently of any software platforms, firmware, or digital control interfaces. The operator adjusts the spindle rotational speed manually by repositioning the drive belt across the step pulley grooves. Drilling depth control is executed via a manual lever linked to an adjustable graduated depth stop rod with an integrated locking ring. There are no USB connections, network interfaces, or CAD/CAM integrations included. | As a purely electromechanical and analog machine, the 4208T does not require any control software, computer connection, or cloud dependencies. All speed and depth adjustments are performed manually via belt placement on pulleys and mechanical depth stops. |
MakerSpecs Awards
MICRO TBM 220
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4208T
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: €105. The second cheapest starts at €155. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO TBM 220 210 € vs 4208T 105 €
Which one to choose
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