Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 250/E and MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) 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
|
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~145–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | – × 40 × 9.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 40 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+601%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm — Precision Lathe PD 250/E wins (+75%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 250/E if…
you value swing over bed.
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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