Taig Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit vs Taig Micro Lathe II M1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit and Micro Lathe II M1017-5C are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.9×). Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit costs less (~€185) and is the entry-level choice; Micro Lathe II M1017-5C offers more capability at a higher price (~€910). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II M1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–220 € | ~840–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Z-axis height (mm) | 228.6 mm | 44.45 mm |
| Maximum speed | 5200 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | 0.0127 mm | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 114.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 247.65 mm | 222.25 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
MakerSpecs Awards
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.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 185 € vs Micro Lathe II M1017-5C 910 € — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+392%)
- Distance between centers: Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit 247.65 mm vs Micro Lathe II M1017-5C 222.25 mm — Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II K1019 Kit if…
you value price and distance between centers. It is the best value for money in its class.
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