Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E vs Sherline 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe FD 150/E and 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe FD 150/E if price matters more; choose 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe scores 63/100 against 9/100 for Precision Lathe FD 150/E.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–340 € | ~700–950 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36 × 15 × 15 cm | 26.7 × 82.6 × 21.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 13.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 40 × 60 mm | 430 × 110 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 55 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 150 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | CNC-ready version: the machine ships with factory-installed stepper motor mounts on the X and Z axes, but stepper motors and CNC controller are sold separately. The control software depends on the paired system and is not supplied as standard. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € vs 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 825 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+166%)
- Work area: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 40×60 mm vs 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 430×110 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+1871%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm vs 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 430 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+187%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm vs 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 90 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+64%)
Which one to choose
Choose 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value work area, distance between centers and swing over bed.
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