DMG Mori Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC

Est. $550,000 – $800,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-02

This model was not found in DMG Mori's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

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Key Specifications

X Travel

490 mm (19.3 in)

Y Travel

200 mm (7.9 in)

Z Travel

1,200 mm (47.2 in)

Max Spindle

4,000 RPM (Main Spindle), 5,000 RPM (2nd Spindle)

Max Workpiece ⌀

340 mm (13.4 in)

Max Turn Length

1,250 mm (49.2 in)

How much does the DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$550,000 – $800,000

Our best estimate for a mill-turn / multi-tasking machine in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI CTX beta 1250 TC is a turn-mill center with a B-axis milling head, a main spindle and a counter spindle. The listed figures give 490 mm (19.3 in) of X travel and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel, a 40 kW (54 hp) main spindle with 800 Nm of torque, and a 12 in chuck on the main spindle with a collet on the second. It is not in DMG MORI's current lineup. The current machine of this size is the CTX beta 1250 TC 4A, whose 490 mm (19.3 in) X and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) Z travels are the same.

The milling head is listed at 12,000 rpm and 22 kW, and the counter spindle at 5,000 rpm and 25 kW. Main spindle power is nearly twice that of the milling head, and its 800 Nm is where the roughing capacity lies, so the head is best kept for drilling, flats, pockets and contours once the turning is done. The counter spindle has less power than the main spindle as well, which makes it a finishing and back-working spindle more than a second roughing station. Rapid traverse is 30 m/min in X and Z and 20 m/min in Y.

Several listed figures for this model disagree with each other: maximum workpiece diameter and length, main spindle speed, Y travel, bar capacity and the control. None of them is quoted here. Anyone looking at one of these machines should read them off the nameplate and the machine's own documentation, together with the weight, before planning work or transport.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Turning Length	1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Main Spindle Speed	5,000 rpm
Main Spindle Power	40 kW (54 hp)
Main Spindle Torque	800 Nm
Counter Spindle Speed	5,000 rpm
Counter Spindle Power	25 kW
B Axis Milling Head Speed	12,000 rpm
B Axis Milling Power	22 kW
B Axis Swivel Range	−30° / +210°
Y Axis Travel	±120 mm
Rapid Traverse X Y Z	30 / 20 / 30 m/min
CNC Control	Siemens SINUMERIK ONE / DMG Mori CELOS
Machine Weight	Approx. 26,000 kg
Control Type	Siemens 840D
Swing Over Bed	19.7"
Max Cutting Diameter	19.7"
Distance Between Centers	40.2"
Machining Length	47.2"
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 RPM (Main Spindle), 5,000 RPM (2nd Spindle)
Spindle Bore	3.7"
Rotary Speed	12,000 RPM
Chuck Size	12" (Main Spindle), Collet (2nd Spindle)
X-Axis Travel	490 mm (19.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	200 mm (7.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	340 mm (13.4 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,185 mm (46.7 in)
Max Bar Capacity	102 mm (4 in)

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

Listed main spindle of 40 kW (54 hp) and 800 Nm for turning-led roughing
Counter spindle listed at 5,000 rpm and 25 kW for second-side work in the same cycle
B-axis milling head listed at 12,000 rpm and 22 kW
1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel on 490 mm (19.3 in) of X, the same travels as the CTX beta 1250 TC 4A
12 in chuck on the main spindle and a collet on the second spindle, as listed

Limitations

Not in DMG MORI's current lineup, and several listed figures conflict, so the machine itself is the only safe reference
The milling head's 22 kW is about half the 40 kW (54 hp) of the main spindle, which limits heavy milling
Counter spindle power is 25 kW against 40 kW (54 hp) at the main spindle, so heavy cuts belong on the first side
Y rapid traverse is 20 m/min, slower than the 30 m/min of X and Z

Best For

Shaft and chuck parts within 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel that need milled features Parts finished on both ends using the 5,000 rpm counter spindle Turning-led work that draws on the 800 Nm main spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the CTX beta 1250 TC a current DMG MORI model?

No, it is not in the current lineup. The current machine with the same X and Z travels is the CTX beta 1250 TC 4A, at 490 mm (19.3 in) in X, 200 mm (7.9 in) in Y and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Z. Treat the figures on this page as listed figures and confirm them on the machine.

02 What spindle figures are listed for the CTX beta 1250 TC?

A main spindle of 40 kW (54 hp) and 800 Nm, a counter spindle of 5,000 rpm and 25 kW, and a B-axis milling head of 12,000 rpm and 22 kW. The main spindle carries a 12 in chuck and the second spindle a collet. The listed main spindle speed is not consistent, so take it from the machine.

03 How fast are the axes of the CTX beta 1250 TC?

Rapid traverse is listed at 30 m/min in X, 20 m/min in Y and 30 m/min in Z. X travel is 490 mm (19.3 in) and Z travel 1,200 mm (47.2 in). Y is the slowest axis, which matters little for turning but adds time to milling cycles with many Y moves.

04 What should I confirm before buying one of these machines?

Maximum workpiece diameter and length, main spindle speed, Y travel, bar capacity, the control and the weight. The listed figures for these do not agree with each other, so this page does not quote them. The nameplate, the machine documentation and a test under power are the reliable sources.