Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1015-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Two Taig benchtop lathes of the same kind but for two ways of working: the 4019CREXT is CNC-ready, the Micro Lathe II L1015-5C is fully manual. What decides it is whether you want to program parts or turn handwheels, with an €810 gap.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1700–1850 € | ~880–1050 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 36.29 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 228.6 mm | 203.2 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.00508 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 88.9 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 228.6 mm | 222.25 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The 4019CREXT ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. The included NEMA 23 motor mounts simplify pairing with standard stepper drivers. The most common solutions in the Taig ecosystem are Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC; the choice depends on the control hardware selected. | The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control. The unit ships with pulleys, a four-step 2L 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
- CNC-ready against manual → the 4019CREXT can be programmed and repeat a part, on the L1015-5C every part is turned by hand.
- Swing 114.3 mm against 88.9 mm → the L1015-5C takes bar and workpieces of larger diameter.
- Maximum speed 4,000 against 1,800 rpm → the L1015-5C spins faster, useful on small diameters.
- Neither is complete: the 4019CREXT lacks controller and software, the L1015-5C lacks the motor.
Which one to choose
Choose 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe if…
You need to repeat the same part in several copies from a G-code program: it comes with NEMA 23 motor mounts ready, in the Mach3, Mach4 or LinuxCNC ecosystem. It includes neither controller nor software, so drivers and integration are on top of the €1,775. Swing over bed is 88.9 mm and the spindle reaches 1,800 rpm.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1015-5C if…
You make one-off parts or repairs by hand and want to spend €810 less: €965, with a 114.3 mm swing that takes larger stock and up to 4,000 rpm. It ships without a motor: you need a compatible 1,750 rpm motor and, to regulate speed, an external inverter.
Where to buy
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