DMG Mori NZX 4000

Est. $400,000 - $650,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

385 mm (15.2 in)

Y Travel

140 mm (5.5 in)

Z Travel

3,100 mm (122 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

660 mm (26 in)

max workpiece length

3,000 mm (118.1 in)

through spindle hole

A: φ 5.7 in.; B: φ 7.2 in.; C: φ 11.2 in.

How much does the DMG Mori NZX 4000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $650,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI NZX 4000 is a long-bed turning center for shafts and large-bore parts up to 660 mm (26 in) in diameter and 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long. Z travel is 3,100 mm (122 in), X travel 385 mm (15.2 in) and Y travel 140 mm (5.5 in).

The headstock is offered with three through-spindle holes: A at 5.7 in, B at 7.2 in and C at 11.2 in. That choice decides what can pass through the spindle, so it should be settled from the largest tube or bar the shop expects to feed through, not from the 660 mm (26 in) workpiece diameter. DMG MORI's table gives no single bar capacity for the model.

DMG MORI places a Y-axis on Turret 1 and presents it as the feature that lets turning and milling be combined in one setup. The turret is a BMT (Built-in Motor Turret), and the maker compares its milling capacity with a machining center that has a No. 40 taper spindle. The published figure is a maximum rotary tool spindle torque of 86.2 ft./lbf. (DMG MORI's notation) at 10%ED. A 10%ED rating is an intermittent one, so it describes short heavy cuts and not sustained milling.

The bed is trapezoidal, a form DMG MORI describes as resistant to distortion and twisting, and all axes run on wide slideways. Over a 3,100 mm (122 in) stroke that counts for more than on a short machine, because any twist in the bed shows up as taper on a long shaft. A function for saving energy and displaying the effect is part of the machine.

The NLX 4000 is the shorter alternative, with 365 mm (14.4 in) of X, 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y and 875 mm (34.4 in) or 1,685 mm (66.3 in) of Z on its Type 750 and Type 1500. The CTX 750 reaches 2,050 mm (80.7 in) of Z on its Type 2000. Neither covers a 3,000 mm (118.1 in) part.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	385 mm (15.2 in)
Y-Axis Travel	140 mm (5.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	3,100 mm (122 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	660 mm (26 in)
Max Workpiece Length	3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Through Spindle Hole	A: φ 5.7 in.; B: φ 7.2 in.; C: φ 11.2 in.
Driven Tool Torque	Max. 86.2 ft./lbf. (10%ED)
Turret Type	BMT (Built-in Motor Turret)

Specifications sourced from dmgmori.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

3,100 mm (122 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long
Three through-spindle hole sizes: A 5.7 in, B 7.2 in and C 11.2 in
Y-axis on Turret 1, with 140 mm (5.5 in) of Y travel in the table
BMT turret with a maximum rotary tool spindle torque of 86.2 ft./lbf. at 10%ED
Trapezoidal bed and wide slideways on all axes

Limitations

The 86.2 ft./lbf. rotary tool torque is a 10%ED rating; no continuous figure is stated
X travel is 385 mm (15.2 in); the CTX 750 has 435 mm (17.1 in)
No bar capacity row is given: what passes through the spindle depends on which of the three bores is ordered
No rotary tool speed is published alongside the torque figure

Best For

Long shafts up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) in length Pipe and tube work that needs a through-spindle hole of up to 11.2 in Large-diameter turning up to 660 mm (26 in) Long parts needing keyways, flats or cross holes within 140 mm (5.5 in) of Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What through-spindle hole sizes does the NZX 4000 offer?

Three. DMG MORI lists variation A at 5.7 in, B at 7.2 in and C at 11.2 in. The bore is part of the machine configuration, so it has to be chosen when ordering, based on the largest pipe, tube or bar that must pass through the spindle.

02 How long a workpiece can the NZX 4000 turn?

Up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in), on a Z travel of 3,100 mm (122 in). The maximum workpiece diameter is 660 mm (26 in), X travel is 385 mm (15.2 in) and Y travel is 140 mm (5.5 in).

03 How strong is the milling on the NZX 4000?

The turret is a BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) with a maximum rotary tool spindle torque that DMG MORI writes as 86.2 ft./lbf. at 10%ED. DMG MORI likens the milling capacity to a machining center with a No. 40 taper spindle. The rating is intermittent, and no continuous torque or rotary tool speed is published.

04 How does the NZX 4000 compare with the NLX 4000?

The NZX 4000 is far longer. It has 3,100 mm (122 in) of Z travel, while the NLX 4000 has 875 mm (34.4 in) on the Type 750 or 1,685 mm (66.3 in) on the Type 1500. X and Y are closer: 385 mm (15.2 in) and 140 mm (5.5 in) on the NZX 4000 against 365 mm (14.4 in) and 120 mm (4.7 in) on the NLX 4000.