Taig 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit

Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)

In brief

4019CR CNC Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4×). Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit costs less (~€390) 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
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F1 — Entry
Price
Price (€) ~1450–1650 € ~360–420 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm
Weight (kg) 36.29 kg
Z-axis height (mm) 152.4 mm 228.6 mm
Maximum speed 1800 rpm 7000 rpm
Declared precision 0.00508 mm 0.0127 mm
Category specs
Swing over bed (mm) 114.3 mm
Distance between centers (mm) 247.65 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: 4019CR CNC Ready Lathe 1550 € vs Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit 390 € — Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit wins (+297%)

Which one to choose

Choose Micro Lathe II M1019 Kit if…

you value price.

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