Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if distance between centers matters more; choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400 scores 57/100 against 39/100 for 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~1700–1850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.025 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The 4019CREXT ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. The included NEMA 23 motor mounts simplify pairing with standard stepper drivers. The most common solutions in the Taig ecosystem are Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC; the choice depends on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 1775 € — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+69%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 228.6 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+75%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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