Sherline 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe vs Sherline 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe and 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC) are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe costs less (~€825) and is the entry-level choice; 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC) offers more capability at a higher price (~€3300). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~700–950 € | ~3000–3600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 82.6 × 21.6 cm | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 110 mm | 200 × 110 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 2800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | 200 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | CNC-ready version: the machine ships with factory-installed stepper motor mounts on the X and Z axes, but stepper motors and CNC controller are sold separately. The control software depends on the paired system and is not supplied as standard. | The system includes an Ubuntu Linux computer with LinuxCNC preinstalled for 4-axis control, with the driver board and power supply already fitted. The tailstock spindle remains manually controlled. Utilities to convert CAD files or TrueType fonts into G-code are included; only a monitor must be supplied. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 825 € vs 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC) 3300 € — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+300%)
- Work area: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 430×110 mm vs 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC) 200×110 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+115%)
- Distance between centers: 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe 430 mm vs 8400B 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package B (LinuxCNC) 200 mm — 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe wins (+115%)
Which one to choose
Choose 4400-CNC / 4410-CNC 17" CNC-Ready Lathe if…
you value price, work area and distance between centers.
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