Image: Avid CNC
Avid CNC PRO4848 CNC Router
Avid CNC
Best for: Small shops and serious hobbyists who need industrial-grade capability for wood, aluminum, and composites
Typical starting price
$5,200Editorial baseline for this machine
Overall score
Best current buying path
Where to buy
Prices change often: compare the stores below
- Shipping varies by retailer
- Check manufacturer site for availability
Affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost.
Quick verdict
The PRO4848 is a configurable 4x4 router with a bolted aluminum extrusion and steel plate frame. Profile rails guide all axes, with rack-and-pinion X/Y drives and a ball-screw Z axis. The current standard configuration lists 1260 x 1260 x 203mm of travel and weighs 171kg. EX electronics run Centroid CNC12, while the cutting head depends on the chosen package. It suits larger wood, plastic and aluminum jobs, but tooling, workholding and dust collection still need planning. Compare the selected package with older used kits carefully because the controls and included equipment have changed.
Who this fits best
Small shops and serious hobbyists who need industrial-grade capability for wood, aluminum, and composites
Where it wins
- Full 4x4 foot panel capacity with profile linear guides
- Bolted extrusion and steel plate construction allows assembly and later expansion
- Profile linear rails, rack-and-pinion X/Y and a ball-screw Z axis
- Suitable for wood, plastics and aluminum with appropriate tooling and feeds
- Professional-grade machine at a prosumer price
Where it falls short
- Large investment, with the total depending on motor and cutting packages
- Dust collection, tooling, workholding and a suitable computer add to the setup cost
- The standard machine weighs 171 kg and needs suitable support and space
- CNC12 setup and CAM still require learning
- Assembly is complex and time-consuming
Specifications
1260 × 1260 mm
15876 cm²
3000W
Optional 4 HP Hiteco air-cooled VFD spindle; inclusion depends on selected cutting package
171 kg
$5,200
premium
Full specification table
Relative to database
Benchmark Scores
Overall Score
Composite across 5 dimensions
Community Sentiment
This modular router suits larger workshop jobs. Compare the selected spindle and control package, installation space and total equipped cost before choosing a configuration.
What owners love
- Profile linear rails guide all axes
- A 4x4 panel fits within the standard cutting area
- The modular frame and drive packages offer configuration choices
Common complaints
- A large machine needs dedicated support and dust collection
- The final cost depends on the selected cutting and motor packages
- Assembly, calibration and CAM setup are required
Typical upgrades
- Optional Hiteco manual-tool-change spindle packages
- Optional Avid automatic-tool-change spindle packages
- Optional longer Z-axis configuration
Community sentiment is aggregated from forums, Reddit, Discord, and manufacturer communities. Individual experiences may vary.