Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Taig 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€1550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
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4019CR CNC Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~1450–1650 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | 36.29 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 152.4 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The lathe ships CNC-ready: NEMA 23 motor mounts and ball screws on both X and Z axes are factory-installed, but axis motors, drivers, control box, and software are not included and must be sourced separately. Compatible with common motion-control platforms such as Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC. The ER16 spindle accepts collets up to 3/8 in. (9.5 mm), compatible with the standard ER16 series. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe 1550 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+799%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
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