Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Sherline 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.6×). 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe costs less (~€650) 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
|
4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~580–720 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 26 × 58.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 10.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 203 × 107.95 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | 60 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 203 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe 650 € — 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe wins (+362%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe 203 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+97%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe 90 mm — 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 4000/4100 8" Tabletop Lathe if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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