Colchester Multiturn 6000XC

Q: How much does the Colchester Multiturn 6000XC cost?

The price estimate for the Colchester Multiturn 6000XC 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-multiturn-6000xc#price; the request is passed to Colchester or an authorised dealer.

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

Colchester Multiturn 6000XC (Multiturn series)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

17 kW (22.8 hp)

swing over bed

760 mm (29.9 in)

distance between centres

1,500 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 6,000 mm (59.1 / 78.7 / 118.1 / 157.5 / 196.9 / 236.2 in)

spindle bore

155 mm (6.1 in)

chuck size

16 / 20 / 24 in (406 / 508 / 610 mm)

control

Siemens 828D

How much does the Colchester Multiturn 6000XC cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Colchester Multiturn 6000XC 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

Twelve driven stations and 8 kW (10.7 hp) at the tool set the Colchester Multiturn 6000XC apart from the smaller XC lathes. It is a 760 mm (29.9 in) swing flat-bed CNC lathe with a C-axis, VDI 40 / DIN 5482 tooling and driven tools that run to 4,000 rpm, on beds from 1,500 mm (59.1 in) to 6,000 mm (236.2 in) between centres.

The driven-tool power is close to half that of the main spindle, which is rated 17 kW (22.8 hp). On most turn-mill lathes the ratio is far lower. Here it means that milling a long keyway in a heavy shaft, or drilling a large bolt circle in a flange, can be done at sensible feed rates instead of being nibbled.

Only one headstock is listed for the XC: a 155 mm (6.1 in) bore, an A2-11 nose and a speed range of 10 - 1,400 rpm. Chuck sizes are 16 / 20 / 24 in (406 / 508 / 610 mm). Swing over the cross slide is 560 mm (22.0 in). The largest bore of the 2-axis Multiturn 6000, 230 mm (9.1 in), is not offered on this page. The swing-in-gap row is printed without a unit and is left out here.

Typical work is heavy and low in volume: propeller shafts, large rolls with drive keys, pump and valve components, flanged spools. For those, ShopTurn on the Siemens 828D shortens the programming of mixed turning and milling. A hydraulic main spindle holding brake and Cs axis control are standard, and steady rests and hydraulic tailstock are options.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Swing Over Bed	760 mm (29.9 in)
Distance Between Centres	1,500 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 6,000 mm (59.1 / 78.7 / 118.1 / 157.5 / 196.9 / 236.2 in)
Spindle Bore	155 mm (6.1 in)
Chuck Size	16 / 20 / 24 in (406 / 508 / 610 mm)
CNC Control	Siemens 828D
C Axis Driven Tools	Yes
Spindle Nose	A2-11
Spindle Speed Range	10 - 1,400 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	17 kW (22.8 hp)
Driven Tool Speed	4,000 rpm
Driven Tool Power	8 kW (10.7 hp)
Turret Stations	12 (All driven)
Turret Tooling	VDI 40 / DIN 5482
Swing Over Cross Slide	560 mm (22.0 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

12 tool stations, all driven, on VDI 40 / DIN 5482 tooling
Driven tools rated 8 kW (10.7 hp) at up to 4,000 rpm
155 mm (6.1 in) spindle bore on an A2-11 nose
Bed lengths up to 6,000 mm (236.2 in) between centres
Hydraulic main spindle holding brake and Cs axis control are standard

Limitations

Main spindle is 17 kW (22.8 hp); the Harrison Alpha 1760XC on the same geometry has 22 kW (29.5 hp)
Speed range of 10 - 1,400 rpm only
Single headstock version; no larger bore is listed for the XC
No Y-axis is listed for off-centre features

Best For

Heavy shafts with long keyways or drilled patterns, up to 6,000 mm (236.2 in) Large flanges and spools on chucks up to 24 in (610 mm) Milling on the lathe that needs 8 kW (10.7 hp) at the cutter One-off heavy parts programmed with ShopTurn

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What driven tooling does the Multiturn 6000XC have?

A 12-station turret with all stations driven. Tooling type is VDI 40 / DIN 5482, driven tool spindle power 8 kW (10.7 hp) and maximum driven tool speed 4,000 rpm. The main spindle has Cs axis control and a hydraulic holding brake.

02 What are the main spindle figures?

Spindle power is 17 kW (22.8 hp), speed range 10 - 1,400 rpm, spindle nose A2-11 and spindle bore 155 mm (6.1 in). Chuck size is listed as 16 / 20 / 24 in (406 / 508 / 610 mm).

03 How does it compare with the Multiturn 4000XC?

The Multiturn 4000XC has 8 stations with 4 driven at 3.7 kW (5.0 hp), a 554 mm (21.8 in) swing and beds to 4,000 mm (157.5 in). The 6000XC has 12 driven stations, more than double the driven-tool power and beds to 6,000 mm (236.2 in), with a slower driven-tool speed of 4,000 rpm.

04 What size of work fits?

Swing over the bed is 760 mm (29.9 in) and swing over the cross slide 560 mm (22.0 in). Distance between centres is 1,500 / 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 6,000 mm (59.1 / 78.7 / 118.1 / 157.5 / 196.9 / 236.2 in).