Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E vs Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe FD 150/E and Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.2×). Precision Lathe FD 150/E costs less (~€310) and is the entry-level choice; Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready offers more capability at a higher price (~€2850). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–340 € | ~2600–3100 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36 × 15 × 15 cm | 40 × 90 × 30 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 45 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 40 × 60 mm | — |
| Power (W) | — | 870 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 55 mm | 85 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 150 mm | 400 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The machine includes neither a controller nor software: the choice of control ecosystem is entirely up to the user. Proxxon sells the complete CNC kit separately (NO 24 500), which includes a proprietary Windows-compatible control unit via RS-232/USB. Alternatively, the machine is compatible with third-party controllers that handle stepper motors through a standard interface; the axis connections are factory-prepared. Open-source software such as Mach3, LinuxCNC or equivalent solutions has been used successfully by community members, but these are not officially supported configurations by Proxxon. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € vs Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+819%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm vs Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+167%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm vs Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+55%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value distance between centers and swing over bed.
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