Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 250/E and Precision Lathe PD 400 are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 250/E if price matters more; choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if distance between centers and swing over bed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400 scores 57/100 against 30/100 for Precision Lathe PD 250/E.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 250/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~2800–3200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | 40 × 90 × 30 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 45 kg |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 870 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.025 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € — Precision Lathe PD 250/E wins (+148%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 250 mm vs Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+60%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+21%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers and swing over bed.
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