Taig Micro Lathe II L1015-5C vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
Micro Lathe II L1017ER leads on the available specs (starting with price); Micro Lathe II L1015-5C makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Micro Lathe II L1015-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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Micro Lathe II L1017ER
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~880–1050 € | ~380–480 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm | 39.37 × 41.91 × – cm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 203.2 mm | 228.6 mm |
| Maximum speed | 4000 rpm | 7000 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) | 222.25 mm | 247.65 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 lathe is entirely manual and is supplied without any drive components: motor, pulleys and power feed are not included and must be sourced separately. No software interface or CNC control is provided. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Micro Lathe II L1015-5C 965 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 430 € — Micro Lathe II L1017ER wins (+124%)
- Distance between centers: Micro Lathe II L1015-5C 222.25 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017ER 247.65 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017ER wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017ER if…
you value price and distance between centers.
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