Sherline 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015ER

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO and Micro Lathe II L1015ER are two turning (lathe) in a similar class. Choose 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO if distance between centers matters more; choose Micro Lathe II L1015ER if price matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1000–1350 € ~500–600 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 26.7 × – × 21.6 cm 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm
Weight (kg) 13.6 kg
Work area (mm) 430 × 110 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 228.6 mm
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 2800 rpm 7000 rpm
Declared precision 0.0127 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 90 mm 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 430 mm 247.65 mm
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control. The unit ships with pulleys, a six-step belt and the power feed gearbox, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation.

The differences that matter

  • Price: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 1175 € vs Micro Lathe II L1015ER 550 € — Micro Lathe II L1015ER wins (+114%)
  • Distance between centers: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 430 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015ER 247.65 mm — 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO wins (+74%)
  • Swing over bed: 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO 90 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1015ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1015ER wins (+27%)

Which one to choose

Choose 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO if…

you value distance between centers.

See the 4400-DRO/4410-DRO 17" Benchtop Lathe with DRO sheet →

Choose Micro Lathe II L1015ER if…

you value price and swing over bed.

See the Micro Lathe II L1015ER sheet →

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