Proxxon Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~15.4×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) 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
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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2600–3100 € | ~150–220 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 90 × 30 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 870 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 5200 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 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 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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 2850 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+1441%)
- Swing over bed: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 85 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+34%)
- Distance between centers: Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready 400 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready wins (+62%)
Which one to choose
Choose Precision Lathe PD 400/CNC-ready if…
you value distance between centers.
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
you value price and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.
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