Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready and 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if distance between centers matters more; choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready scores 57/100 against 39/100 for 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
|
4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~1700–1850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | 186 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 110 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 400 mm | 228.6 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 4019CREXT ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. The included NEMA 23 motor mounts simplify pairing with standard stepper drivers. The most common solutions in the Taig ecosystem are Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC; the choice depends on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 1775 € — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+61%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 228.6 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+75%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm — 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price and swing over bed.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.