Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Sherline 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe is the most capable in its class. 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe leads on the available specs (starting with price); Precision Lathe PD 400 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe scores 100/100 against 57/100 for Precision Lathe PD 400.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~1400–2000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 26.35 × – × 25.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 21.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 116 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 367 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 151 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The 6840 is a CNC-ready machine: no controller is included in the base configuration. Buyers may choose from a 4-axis Linux driver box (with LinuxCNC), the Sherline/Acorn controller (based on Centroid CNC12, which supports Intercon conversational CAM), or any third-party controller compatible with NEMA 23 stepper motors. The MASSO G3 Touch is not available as an option on this model and is exclusive to the Accu-Pro line. G-code programs can be generated on any operating system using third-party CAM software. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 46 Turning (lathe) between €350 and €900 printers: 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 1700 € — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+76%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 151 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+78%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe 430 mm — 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose 6840 17″ Ball Screw Benchtop Lathe if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers. It is the most capable in its class.
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