Colchester Multiturn 2000XC

Q: How much does the Colchester Multiturn 2000XC cost?

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

Colchester Multiturn 2000XC (Multiturn series)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

7 kW (9.4 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

Siemens 828D

How much does the Colchester Multiturn 2000XC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Colchester Multiturn 2000XC 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

Colchester's Multiturn 2000XC adds a C-axis and a fully driven turret to its 400 mm (15.7 in) swing flat-bed CNC lathe. All 8 tool stations are driven, on VDI 20 / DIN 5480 tooling, with 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) at the tool and speeds up to 6,000 rpm. The maker calls the XC a 3-axis range that combines turning with milling, drilling and tapping to reduce second operations.

ShopTurn matters more on this machine than on a plain lathe. Milling a flat, drilling a bolt circle or cutting a keyway on a turned part means coordinating the C-axis with the driven tool, and a conversational system builds those cycles from a few entries. The Siemens 828D with ShopTurn and a 10.4 in colour screen is standard.

The main spindle is rated 7 kW (9.4 hp) over 1 - 2,700 rpm. That is the same as the 2-axis Multiturn 2000, so, unlike the Harrison Alpha 1400XC with its 9.5 kW (12.7 hp), the XC here gains no turning power. The spindle bore is listed as 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in), and a hydraulic main spindle holding brake with Cs axis control is standard for milling.

Two bed lengths are offered, 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in) between centres. Swing over the cross slide is 246 mm (9.7 in). The driven tools are sized for small cutters: 6,000 rpm is useful, while 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) and VDI 20 holders keep cuts light. The 10 in (254 mm) chuck sits on a D1-6 camlock nose.

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	Siemens 828D
C Axis Driven Tools	Yes
Spindle Nose	D1-6 (Camlock)
Spindle Speed Range	1 - 2,700 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	7 kW (9.4 hp)
Swing in Gap	585 mm (23.0 in)
Swing Over Cross Slide	246 mm (9.7 in)
Turret Stations	8 (All driven)
Turret Tooling	VDI 20 / DIN 5480
Driven Tool Power	2.2 kW (3.0 hp)
Driven Tool Speed	6,000 rpm

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

All 8 turret stations are driven, on VDI 20 / DIN 5480 tooling
Driven tools run to 6,000 rpm
Siemens 828D with ShopTurn for conversational turn-mill programming
Spindle bore listed as 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in)
Cs axis control and hydraulic main spindle holding brake are standard

Limitations

Main spindle stays at 7 kW (9.4 hp); the Harrison Alpha 1400XC has 9.5 kW (12.7 hp)
Driven-tool power of 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) limits milling to light cuts
VDI 20 is a small tool interface
No Y-axis is listed for off-centre milling

Best For

Small-batch turned parts with cross holes, flats or keyways Shafts up to 1,850 mm (72.8 in) needing milled features Shops that want Siemens ShopTurn for turn-mill cycles Light drilling and tapping at up to 6,000 rpm on the driven tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does XC add to the Multiturn 2000XC?

C-axis and driven tools. The table lists 8 tool stations, all driven, VDI 20 / DIN 5480 tooling, a driven tool spindle power of 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) and a maximum driven tool speed of 6,000 rpm. Standard features add an auto indexing driven tool turret, Cs axis control and a hydraulic main spindle holding brake.

02 Is the main spindle stronger than on the Multiturn 2000?

No. Both are rated 7 kW (9.4 hp) with a speed range of 1 - 2,700 rpm on a D1-6 camlock nose. The Multiturn 2000 lists a 55 mm (2.2 in) bore, while the XC lists 55 / 80 mm (2.2 / 3.1 in).

03 What are the turning capacities?

Swing over the bed is 400 mm (15.7 in), swing in the gap 585 mm (23.0 in) and swing over the cross slide 246 mm (9.7 in). Distance between centres is 1,200 / 1,850 mm (47.2 / 72.8 in). The chuck is 10 in (254 mm).

04 Is a tool post still supplied?

The XC standard features list an auto indexing driven tool turret in place of the Dickson quick change tool post named on the 2-axis pages. A PBI Super Precision 3-jaw scroll chuck is listed for UK-specification machines and the tailstock is manual.