Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 250/E and Micro Lathe II L1017 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Micro Lathe II L1017 costs less (~€370) 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 Lathe II L1017
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~320–420 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27 × 56 × 17 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 3000 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 70 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The lathe is entirely manual and includes no drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017 370 € — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+227%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017 wins (+63%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017 if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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