Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Sherline 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A leads on the available specs (starting with price); Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~2000–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 28.6 × – × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | — | 430 × 110 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 430 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 system includes a PC running Ubuntu Linux with LinuxCNC pre-installed, along with a 4-axis driver board built into the computer chassis. A CD with complete instructions and utilities to convert CAD files and TrueType fonts into G-code is included. The operator must supply an external monitor; keyboard and mouse are provided. LinuxCNC is an open-source CNC control package running real-time on the Linux kernel and is compatible with standard G-code formats. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 2100 € — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+36%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 90 mm — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+6%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 430 mm — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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