Biesse Rover B 1232
This model was not found in Biesse's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
work area x
work area y
work area z
axes
How much does the Biesse Rover B 1232 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc router in this class — not a quote from Biesse. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Biesse Rover B 1232 pairs a routing spindle with a multi-spindle drilling head on a 3-axis machine whose listed work area is 3,200 mm by 1,220 mm, with 210 mm of Z. This size no longer appears in Biesse's current lineup. The listed figures describe an older machine and are worth confirming on the nameplate before any decision.
The drilling head is the reason to choose this layout. Rows of holes are bored by separate small spindles instead of by a drill fetched from the magazine, so the main spindle stays free for routing and the tool changer is not cycled for every hole diameter. On cabinet panels, where drilling often takes up more of the program than routing does, that removes a string of tool changes from each cycle.
Power is on the high side for a table of this size. The HSD electro-spindle is listed at 11 to 18 kW on an ISO S1 basis, meaning a continuous rating and not a short-term peak, and it reaches 24,000 RPM. The upper end exceeds the 14.5 kW (19.4 HP) listed for the Rover B 7.23, a far heavier machine at 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) approximate. Weight here is approx. 4,000 to 5,000 kg. Which spindle a given machine carries decides whether it will take deep passes in solid wood or is better kept to panel work.
The automatic tool changer is listed with 12 to 24 pockets and described as extendable. Rapid traverse is up to 60 to 70 m/min. Y is the limiting dimension: at 1,220 mm there is no margin for wider sheet. The control is Biesse NCU, listed as BiesseWorks and ISO G-code compatible.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Work Area X | 3,200 mm |
| Work Area Y | 1,220 mm |
| Work Area Z | 210 mm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 – 18 kW (HSD electro-spindle, ISO S1) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24,000 RPM |
| Axes | 3 (X, Y, Z) with multi-spindle drilling head |
| Tool Changer | 12 – 24 pockets (automatic, extendable) |
| Feed Rate | Up to 60 – 70 m/min (rapid traverse) |
| CNC Control | Biesse NCU (BiesseWorks / ISO G-code compatible) |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 4,000 – 5,000 kg |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Multi-spindle drilling head bores hole patterns without calling drills from the tool changer
- HSD electro-spindle listed at 11 to 18 kW on an ISO S1 basis, reaching 24,000 RPM
- Tool changer with 12 to 24 pockets, listed as extendable
- Rapid traverse of up to 60 to 70 m/min
- 210 mm of Z over a work area of 3,200 mm by 1,220 mm
Limitations
- Y is 1,220 mm, so panels wider than that cannot be machined
- The axes row lists X, Y and Z only, with no tilting or rotating axis
- Spindle power spans 11 to 18 kW, so two machines with this name can differ widely in cutting capacity
- Weight is given only as a range, approx. 4,000 to 5,000 kg, so the rigging plan needs the figure for the actual machine
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed work area is 3,200 mm in X, 1,220 mm in Y and 210 mm in Z. The Y figure is the tight one. A panel must fit inside 1,220 mm with room for the cutter to pass its edges, so stock wider than that needs a different machine.
02
It carries a group of small drilling spindles beside the main spindle. Hole patterns are bored by lowering the drills that are needed, without a tool change. The axes row lists the machine as 3 axes, X, Y and Z, with this head; the listed figures do not say how many drilling spindles it has.
03
The HSD electro-spindle is listed at 11 to 18 kW, rated ISO S1, with a top speed of 24,000 RPM. S1 is a continuous-duty rating. The range covers more than one spindle, so check the plate: 18 kW is above the 14.5 kW (19.4 HP) listed for the Rover B 7.23, and 11 kW is below it.
04
The automatic tool changer is listed with 12 to 24 pockets and described as extendable. Drills in the multi-spindle head do not use those pockets, so the magazine can be given over to routing cutters and profile tools.
