Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready and MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~16.5×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready offers more capability at a higher price (~€2850). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~145–200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | – × 40 × 9.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Power (W) | 870 W | 100 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 40 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine includes neither a controller nor software: the choice of control ecosystem is entirely up to the user. Proxxon sells the complete CNC kit separately (NO 24 500), which includes a proprietary Windows-compatible control unit via RS-232/USB. Alternatively, the machine is compatible with third-party controllers that handle stepper motors through a standard interface; the axis connections are factory-prepared. Open-source software such as Mach3, LinuxCNC or equivalent solutions has been used successfully by community members, but these are not officially supported configurations by Proxxon. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+1552%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+112%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+60%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value swing over bed and distance between centers.
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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