Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 250/E vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II M1015ER leads on the available specs (starting with price); Precision Lathe PD 250/E makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II M1015ER scores 56/100 against 30/100 for Precision Lathe PD 250/E.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 250/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1015ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1370 € | ~580–680 € |
| 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: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The 1750 RPM motor is supplied with the unit and drives the six-step V-belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 1210 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015ER 630 € — Micro Lathe II M1015ER wins (+92%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 250/E 70 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015ER wins (+63%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015ER if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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