Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if distance between centers matters more; choose 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400 scores 57/100 against 30/100 for 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 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 | 152.4 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+50%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+162%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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