Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Sherline Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 250/E and Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Precision Lathe PD 250/E costs less (~€1210) and is the entry-level choice; Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller offers more capability at a higher price (~€6050). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 250/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~5800–6300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | 28.58 × – × 20.32 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 107.95 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The MASSO G3 Touch is a self-contained CNC controller with a touchscreen display that requires no dedicated PC during machining. G-code programs are authored on any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux) and transferred via USB flash drive. The controller supports G-code spindle speed control, threading, and built-in conversational programming. WiFi is included as standard. No specific software is required on the host computer: the MASSO G3 handles program execution, axis management, and homing sensor control independently. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 6050 € — Precision Lathe PD 250/E wins (+400%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 250 mm vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 430 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+72%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller 88.9 mm — Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose Accu-Pro Turn Ball Screw Lathe with MASSO G3 Touch Controller if…
you value distance between centers and swing over bed.
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