Proxxon Precision Lathe FD 150/E vs Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe FD 150/E and 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9.8×). Precision Lathe FD 150/E costs less (~€310) and is the entry-level choice; 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3050). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe FD 150/E
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–340 € | ~2800–3300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 36 × 15 × 15 cm | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 31.4 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 | — | The system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 310 € vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € — Precision Lathe FD 150/E wins (+884%)
- Work area: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 40×60 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430×110 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+1871%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 150 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+187%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe FD 150/E 55 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 90 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+64%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value work area, distance between centers and swing over bed.
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