Harrison Alpha 1400XS

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

The price estimate for the Harrison Alpha 1400XS 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-1400xs#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

7.5 kW (10.1 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 1400XS cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Harrison Alpha 1400XS 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

Two bed lengths and two spindle bores are the reasons to pick the Harrison Alpha 1400XS over the smallest Alpha. This CNC/manual combination lathe swings 400 mm (15.7 in) over the bed and is listed with 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in) between centres. The spindle bore is given as 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in), on a D1-6 camlock nose with a 10 in (254 mm) chuck.

That larger bore figure changes what the lathe can do. An 80 mm (3.1 in) bore passes tube and bar that would normally call for a machine a size up, which is useful in repair and oilfield-style work where the stock is long and only the end is machined. The table does not say whether the larger bore alters any other row, so ask about speed and nose when specifying it.

Spindle power is 7.5 kW (10.1 hp), the same as the Harrison Alpha 1350XS, and the speed range is 1 - 2,700 rpm. So the extra capacity comes without extra power. The machine is better suited to longer, lighter work than to heavy roughing at full diameter. Swing over the cross slide is 246 mm (9.7 in) and swing in the gap 585 mm (23.0 in).

Like every Alpha, it runs a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus touchscreen control with manual, conversational and full CNC modes, and Colchester states that the range is built to DIN 8605 toolroom accuracy standards. A Dickson quick change tool post is standard on UK machines. The auto indexing turret, steady rests and hydraulic tailstock are options that a 1,850 mm (72.8 in) bed will often justify.

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	No
Spindle Nose	D1-6 (Camlock)
Spindle Speed Range	1 - 2,700 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 kW (10.1 hp)
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

Choice of 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in) between centres
Spindle bore listed as 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in), large for a 400 mm (15.7 in) swing lathe
10 in (254 mm) chuck on a D1-6 camlock nose
Manual, conversational and full CNC operation from one Fanuc 0i-TF Plus control
Travelling and stationary steady rests are available for long shafts

Limitations

7.5 kW (10.1 hp) is modest for the size; the Harrison Alpha 1400XC has 9.5 kW (12.7 hp)
Top speed of 2,700 rpm is lower than the 3,500 rpm of the Harrison Alpha 1350XS
The table does not say what else changes with the 80 mm (3.1 in) bore
The tailstock is manual unless the hydraulic option is ordered

Best For

Long shafts up to 1,850 mm (72.8 in) between centres Tube and bar passed through the 80 mm (3.1 in) bore for end work Mixed manual and CNC jobbing up to 246 mm (9.7 in) over the cross slide Maintenance shops machining one-off replacement parts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What bed lengths does the Harrison Alpha 1400XS come in?

Colchester lists the distance between centres as 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in). Swing over the bed is 400 mm (15.7 in) for both, with 585 mm (23.0 in) in the gap and 246 mm (9.7 in) over the cross slide.

02 What does the 55 / 80 mm spindle bore mean?

The spindle bore row reads 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in), which indicates two bore sizes. The page does not describe the larger one further or list separate speeds for it. The spindle nose is given once, as D1-6 camlock, and the chuck as 10 in (254 mm).

03 How does it differ from the Harrison Alpha 1400XC?

The Harrison Alpha 1400XC has the same swing, bed lengths and bore, and adds a C-axis with an 8-station turret in which all stations are driven, rated 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) at up to 6,000 rpm. The main spindle of the Harrison Alpha 1400XC is also stronger, at 9.5 kW (12.7 hp). The XS is the 2-axis version with a quick change tool post as standard.

04 Which control does it use?

A Fanuc 0i-TF Plus CNC with a 10.4 in colour touch screen. Standard software includes Manual Guide i with Colchester customisation and the ALPHA manual and semi-automatic conversational system. Alpha Link CAD/CAM offline programming software is optional.