1340GT & 1440GT

ddickey

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What justifies a $3000 higher price for the 1440?
 
I received delivery of a PM 1440 GT a week ago and am impressed with the fit and finishes, unbelievably fine. Specs are very close and compared to China products, a world of difference. I have yet to find any rough finishes or sharp edges as is so often the case with China products.

I too debated on China vs. Taiwan and am glad I made the decision on the more expensive but better machine. It is an cost that seems expensive, but once made, you will be amazed by the quality coming from Taiwan.
 
Understood and agree but they are both made in Taiwan.
 
BTW, what is the bedwidth difference between the 1340GT and the 1440GT? The 1340GT and 1236T have the same bedwidth, 7 1/2.
 
I went through that between the 1236-T and 1340GT settled on the 1236-T. Definitely much improved fit and finish from a Chinese Lathe. IMHO
Happy I bought it.
 
The 1440GT (in comparison to the 1340GT which I own and love) has a larger spindle bore of 2" (1-9/16 on 1340), a fully enclosed lever-shift gearbox (Norton style on 1340), a D1-5 Camlock spindle (D1-4 on 1340), the 3-phase motor is 3HP (2HP on 1340), weighs 1800 pounds (1350 pounds with equivalent steel stand) and has a foot brake. There are probably other differences, but those are the big ones.
 
David,
Specs on the 1440 GT weight from the PM Web Site is 1,750 pounds net weight but my machine arrived last week at 1,660 Gross Weight which included both 3 and 4 jaw Chucks, QCTP and 6 Tool Holders, VFD, Keyless Drill Chuck, Faceplate. Seems they are being manufactured lighter than original machines.
 
It does say approximate.
Does that have the cast iron made in the US stand?
 
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