Sherline 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) vs Sherline 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) leads on the available specs (starting with work area); 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) scores 63/100 against 36/100 for 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC).
| Parameter |
8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC)
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3200–3800 € | ~2800–3300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 26.7 × 59.7 × 21.6 cm | 28.6 × 91.4 × 20.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 200 × 110 mm | 430 × 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) | 200 mm | 430 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 system ships with an Ubuntu Linux computer and 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200×110 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430×110 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+115%)
- Distance between centers: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 200 mm vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 430 mm — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+115%)
- Price: 8400C 8" CNC Tabletop Lathe System Package C (LinuxCNC) 3500 € vs 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) 3050 € — 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440 17" CNC Benchtop Lathe System (LinuxCNC) if…
you value work area, distance between centers and price.
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