Sherline 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A vs Taig 4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A leads on the available specs (starting with price); 4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A
Sherline
F2 · Intermediate
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4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2000–2200 € | ~2100–2350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 28.6 × – × 20.3 cm | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 31.4 kg | 43.09 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 430 × 110 mm | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 228.6 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 2800 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.00508 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 90 mm | — |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 430 mm | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system includes a PC running Ubuntu Linux with LinuxCNC pre-installed, along with a 4-axis driver board built into the computer chassis. A CD with complete instructions and utilities to convert CAD files and TrueType fonts into G-code is included. The operator must supply an external monitor; keyboard and mouse are provided. LinuxCNC is an open-source CNC control package running real-time on the Linux kernel and is compatible with standard G-code formats. | The lathe ships as 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 specific configuration is entirely up to the user. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A 2100 € vs 4029CREXT CNC Ready Lathe 2225 € — 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose 8440A 17″ CNC Benchtop Lathe System Package A if…
you value price.
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