Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

Precision Lathe PD 400 and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~16.2×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) 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
Awards
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2800–3200 € ~150–220 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 40 × 90 × 30 cm
Weight (kg) 45 kg
Z-axis height (mm) 228.6 mm
Power (W) 870 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 5200 rpm
Declared precision 0.025 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 85 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 400 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No

MakerSpecs Awards

Precision Lathe PD 400

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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit

Best value Intermediate

At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.

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Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+1522%)
  • Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+34%)
  • Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+62%)

Which one to choose

Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…

you value distance between centers.

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Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…

you value price and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit sheet →

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