Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 250/E and Precision Lathe FD 150/E are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). Precision Lathe FD 150/E costs less (~€310) and is the entry-level choice; Precision Lathe PD 250/E offers more capability at a higher price (~€1210). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 250/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~280–340 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | 36 × 15 × 15 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 40 × 60 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 55 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 150 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+290%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 250 mm vs Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm — Precision Lathe PD 250/E wins (+67%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm — Precision Lathe PD 250/E wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 250/E if…
you value distance between centers and swing over bed.
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