Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400 vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1015ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400 and Micro Lathe II M1015ER are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). Micro Lathe II M1015ER costs less (~€630) 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 |
Precision Lathe PD 400
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
Micro Lathe II M1015ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3200 € | ~580–680 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 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 |
| Software notes | — | The lathe is entirely manual: no CNC control or software interface of any kind is included. The 1750 RPM motor is supplied with the unit and drives the six-step V-belt transmission; any additional speed regulation relies on an external inverter chosen by the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400 3000 € vs Micro Lathe II M1015ER 630 € — Micro Lathe II M1015ER wins (+376%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400 85 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1015ER wins (+34%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400 400 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1015ER 247.65 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400 wins (+62%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400 if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II M1015ER if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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