Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready and 4029CR 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 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready scores 57/100 against 30/100 for 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready
Proxxon
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~1950–2050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 40.82 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 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 | 152.4 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 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. |
The differences that matter
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+162%)
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+42%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm — 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price and swing over bed.
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