Originally Posted by
kb0nly
I considered the G0602, the problem i have there is its 47.5" in length, the G4000 is 37", the weight i am not concerned about the bench i have will easily take two of them weight wise, the G0602 is about 80lbs heavier then the G4000.
But...
The length is a major problem, i can squeak in about 40" tops, 38" would be better. I have to come through a door and make a turn, and i would rather not spend an entire day taking it apart and putting it back together just to make a turn. With the G4000 i could get it on my engine hoist at the door and walk it in then turn it. The G0602 would just be too difficult to get into the space.
Its only a $250 difference between them, but its a LOT of labor difference between them.
The belt drive looks very similar on them, about the only difference is the quick change gear box goes from the old school design to a couple rotary knobs. Sure its a bit bigger but considering most of the stuff i do is under a foot long i'm not too concerned. The G0602 does have a larger spindle bore, 1" versus the .78" of the G4000, but i only deal with stock up to about 1/2" most of the time, thats actually about the largest i ever need to turn.
I'm going to look at a G4000 this weekend, figures after a whole year of looking for used lathes now that i am about to buy a new one a used G4000 shows up within about 50 miles of me and comes with a lot of extra's, so i will have a look before i make any final decision!
Thanks!