Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

Precision Lathe PD 400 and Micro Lathe II M1015 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.9×). Micro Lathe II M1015 costs less (~€505) 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
Taig Micro Lathe II M1015 Micro Lathe II M1015 Taig F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2800–3200 € ~480–530 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 40 × 90 × 30 cm – × 41.91 × – cm
Weight (kg) 45 kg
Work area (mm) 114.3 × 44.45 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 247.65 mm
Power (W) 870 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 7000 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

The differences that matter

  • Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015 505 € — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+494%)
  • Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015 wins (+34%)
  • Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015 247.65 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+62%)

Which one to choose

Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…

you value distance between centers.

See the Precision Lathe PD 400 sheet →

Choose Micro Lathe II M1015 if…

you value price and swing over bed.

See the Micro Lathe II M1015 sheet →

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