Taig 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II L1017-5C leads on the available specs (starting with price); 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Micro Lathe II L1017-5C scores 53/100 against 30/100 for 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe.
| Parameter |
4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1950–2050 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 60.96 × 78.74 × 35.56 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 40.82 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 152.4 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) | 152.4 mm | 222.25 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. | The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, 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
- Price: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 2000 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+122%)
- Swing over bed: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 88.9 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+29%)
- Distance between centers: 4029CR CNC-Ready Lathe 152.4 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+46%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017-5C if…
you value price, swing over bed and distance between centers.
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