Taig 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II M1017ER are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Micro Lathe II M1017ER costs less (~€525) and is the entry-level choice; 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€1775). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1017ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1700–1850 € | ~450–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 86.36 × 35.56 cm | 45.7 × 30.5 × 17.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 36.29 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 228.6 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 7000 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 | 247.65 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 differences that matter
- Price: 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 1775 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017ER 525 € — Micro Lathe II M1017ER wins (+238%)
- Swing over bed: 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017ER 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017ER wins (+29%)
- Distance between centers: 4019CREXT CNC-Ready Lathe 228.6 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017ER 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II M1017ER wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II M1017ER if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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