Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe and Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~10.8×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1950–2050 € | ~150–220 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 40.82 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Power (W) | 186 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 110 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 1800 rpm | 5200 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) | 152.4 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The 4029CR ships without a controller or software: the control system integration is entirely the user's responsibility. It is compatible with common solutions in the Taig and DIY builder ecosystem, including Mach3, Mach4, and LinuxCNC, paired with NEMA 23 motor drivers (motor mounts are included). Software choice depends entirely on the control hardware selected. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €185 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 46 intermediate Turning (lathe) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Turning (lathe) machines: €185. The second cheapest starts at €310. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+981%)
- Distance between centers: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+62%)
- Swing over bed: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
you value price, distance between centers and swing over bed. It is the best value for money in its class.
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