Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~17.4×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; Precision Lathe PD 400 offers more capability at a higher price (~€3000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~145–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | – × 40 × 9.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Power (W) | 870 W | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 40 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+1639%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+112%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+60%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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