Harrison Alpha 1400XC

Q: How much does the Harrison Alpha 1400XC cost?

The price estimate for the Harrison Alpha 1400XC is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/colchester-harrison-alpha-1400xc#price; the request is passed to Colchester or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · colchester.co.uk Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

9.5 kW (12.7 hp)

swing over bed

400 mm (15.7 in)

distance between centres

1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in)

spindle bore

55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in)

chuck size

10 in (254 mm)

control

Fanuc 0i-TF Plus

How much does the Harrison Alpha 1400XC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Harrison Alpha 1400XC that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Harrison Alpha 1400XC is the smallest Alpha with milling capability: a flat-bed CNC/manual combination lathe with a C-axis and an 8-station turret in which every station is driven. Driven tools are rated 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) and reach 6,000 rpm. Tooling is listed as VDI 20 / DIN 5480.

Colchester's description of the XC is that it extends the Alpha platform with full 3-axis machining, combining turning, milling, drilling and tapping in one setup. On a lathe of this type the benefit is practical. A shaft that needs a keyway, a flange that needs a bolt circle or a prototype with a cross hole no longer has to be moved to a milling machine and clocked in again.

The main spindle is uprated to match. It delivers 9.5 kW (12.7 hp) over 1 - 2,700 rpm, where the Harrison Alpha 1400XS has 7.5 kW (10.1 hp). A hydraulic main spindle holding brake and Cs axis control are standard, so the spindle can be held against the side load of a cutter. Capacity is unchanged from the XS: 400 mm (15.7 in) swing over the bed, 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in) between centres and a 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in) bore.

Keep the milling ambitions in proportion. VDI 20 is a small interface and 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) is a drilling and light-milling figure, well matched to 6,000 rpm and small cutters. The control is the Fanuc 0i-TF Plus touchscreen with the same five operating modes as the 2-axis machines, including handwheel manual operation.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Swing Over Bed	400 mm (15.7 in)
Distance Between Centres	1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in)
Spindle Bore	55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in)
Chuck Size	10 in (254 mm)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-TF Plus
C Axis Driven Tools	Yes
Spindle Nose	D1-6 (Camlock)
Spindle Speed Range	1 - 2,700 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	9.5 kW (12.7 hp)
Driven Tool Speed	6,000 rpm
Driven Tool Power	2.2 kW (3.0 hp)
Turret Stations	8 (All Driven)
Turret Tooling	VDI 20 / DIN 5480
Swing in Gap	585 mm (23.0 in)
Swing Over Cross Slide	246 mm (9.7 in)

Specifications sourced from colchester.co.uk — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

8-station turret with all stations driven, on VDI 20 / DIN 5480 tooling
Driven tools reach 6,000 rpm, useful for small drills, taps and end mills
Main spindle uprated to 9.5 kW (12.7 hp)
Cs axis control and a hydraulic main spindle holding brake are standard
Retains manual and conversational modes alongside full CNC

Limitations

Driven-tool power is 2.2 kW (3.0 hp), so milling is limited to light cuts
VDI 20 holders restrict tool shank and boring bar size
Eight stations is a small turret for complex turn-mill parts
No Y-axis is listed, so milled features sit on the centreline or are generated with the C-axis

Best For

One-off and small-batch parts needing turning plus cross holes, flats or keyways Bolt-hole patterns on flanges within the 400 mm (15.7 in) swing Long shafts up to 1,850 mm (72.8 in) with milled features Workshops that want turn-mill capability without giving up manual operation

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What milling capability does the Harrison Alpha 1400XC have?

It has a C-axis and an auto indexing driven tool turret with 8 stations, all driven. Driven tool spindle power is 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) and maximum driven tool speed is 6,000 rpm. Tooling type is VDI 20 / DIN 5480. Colchester lists Cs axis control and a hydraulic main spindle holding brake as standard.

02 Is the main spindle different from the XS version?

Yes, in power. The XC is rated 9.5 kW (12.7 hp), against 7.5 kW (10.1 hp) for the Harrison Alpha 1400XS. Speed range, 1 - 2,700 rpm, the D1-6 camlock nose, the 10 in (254 mm) chuck and the 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in) bore are the same.

03 Can the Alpha 1400XC still be used as a manual lathe?

Yes. Manual Mode is one of the five operating modes Colchester describes for the Alpha XS and XC, giving conventional lathe operation with DRO-style readouts and handwheel control. The others are the Alpha System, Manual Guide i, AlphaLink offline programming and Full CNC Mode.

04 What is the next size up with driven tools?

The Harrison Alpha 1550XC, which swings 554 mm (21.8 in), has a 104 mm (4.1 in) bore and an 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) spindle, and moves to VDI 40 / DIN 1809 tooling with 3.7 kW (5.0 hp) driven tools. Only 4 of its 8 stations are driven.