EMAG VT 2

Q: How much does the EMAG VT 2 cost?

Our best estimate for the EMAG VT 2 is $200,000 - $300,000 (new). This is an estimate for a cnc lathes / turning centers in this class, not a quote from EMAG; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/emag-vt-2#price; the request is passed to EMAG or an authorised dealer.

Est. $200,000 - $300,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · emag.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

332 mm (13 in)

Z Travel

625 mm (24.5 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Power

21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp)

Max Workpiece ⌀

100 mm (4 in)

max workpiece length

400 mm (15.5 in)

How much does the EMAG VT 2 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $300,000 (new)

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

Overview

The EMAG VT 2 is the smaller of the VT shaft-turning machines on this site: it takes workpieces up to 100 mm (4 in) in diameter and 400 mm (15.5 in) long, holds them in a 160 mm (6.5 in) chuck and turns them at up to 6,000 rpm. EMAG gives a maximum turning diameter of 160 mm (6.3 in) and a swing of 210 mm (8.5 in) for it.

The proportions say what the machine is for. A part four times longer than its widest diameter is a shaft, and the axes are laid out for that: Z travel is 625 mm (24.5 in), comfortably more than the 400 mm part length, while X travel is 332 mm (13 in). Rotor shafts, gear shafts and similar slender parts in the small-diameter range are the natural work.

The spindle is rated 21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp) and 130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb). The table gives two figures for each without saying which duty cycle they belong to, so ask EMAG which value applies to a long roughing cut before planning feeds around the higher one. The 6,000 rpm top speed suits the small diameters this machine is sized for, where surface speed runs out long before torque does.

The machine has two linear axes, X and Z, with a C-axis for driven tools, and the driven tools run to 6,000 RPM. That allows cross holes, flats and similar secondary features to be cut in the same clamping as the turning. No Y axis is listed.

Against its larger siblings the VT 2 trades capacity for speed. The VT 200 and VT 4 both carry a 250 mm (10 in) chuck, 395 mm (15.5 in) of X and 810 mm (32 in) of Z, with 38/29 kW (51/39 hp) and 250/200 Nm (184/148 ft-lb) but only 4,500 rpm. The VT 2 needs a 400V, 3-phase supply.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	100 mm (4 in)
Max Workpiece Length	400 mm (15.5 in)
Power Supply	400V, 3-phase
Max Turning Diameter	160 mm (6.3 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp)
Spindle Torque	130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb)
Turret Driven Tool Speed	6,000 RPM
Axes	2 (X, Z) with C-axis for driven tools
Chuck Size	160 mm (6.5 in)
Max Swing	210 mm (8.5 in)
X-Axis Travel	332 mm (13 in)
Z-Axis Travel	625 mm (24.5 in)

Specifications sourced from emag.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,000 rpm main spindle, faster than the 4,500 rpm of the VT 200 and VT 4, suited to small-diameter shafts
625 mm (24.5 in) of Z travel against a 400 mm (15.5 in) maximum workpiece length leaves reach to spare along the part
C-axis for driven tools, with driven tools running to 6,000 RPM, for cross holes and flats without a second machine
Compact envelope: 160 mm (6.5 in) chuck, 210 mm (8.5 in) swing and 332 mm (13 in) of X travel
Spindle rated 21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp) and 130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb) for its 100 mm (4 in) diameter class

Limitations

Workpieces are limited to 100 mm (4 in) in diameter and 400 mm (15.5 in) in length
Torque of 130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb) is well below the 250/200 Nm (184/148 ft-lb) of the VT 200, so heavy roughing of tough steels is better placed on the larger machine
Only X and Z are listed alongside the C-axis; with no Y axis, off-centre milled features need checking with EMAG
The table does not say which duty cycle each of the two power and torque figures refers to
Requires a 400V, 3-phase supply; shops on another voltage will need a transformer

Best For

Small shafts up to 100 mm (4 in) diameter and 400 mm (15.5 in) long Turned shafts with cross holes or flats cut by driven tools Small-diameter work that benefits from 6,000 rpm Shaft families too small to justify the 250 mm (10 in) chuck of the VT 200

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size of workpiece does the EMAG VT 2 take?

Up to 100 mm (4 in) in diameter and 400 mm (15.5 in) long. EMAG also lists a maximum turning diameter of 160 mm (6.3 in), a 210 mm (8.5 in) swing and a 160 mm (6.5 in) chuck. Travels are 332 mm (13 in) in X and 625 mm (24.5 in) in Z.

02 Can the VT 2 drill and mill as well as turn?

Yes, within limits. The machine has X and Z axes with a C-axis for driven tools, and the driven tools run to 6,000 RPM. That covers cross holes and flats positioned by the C-axis. No Y axis is listed, so check features that sit off the part centreline with EMAG before quoting them.

03 How does the VT 2 differ from the VT 200?

The VT 2 is the smaller, faster machine. It has a 160 mm (6.5 in) chuck, 6,000 rpm, 21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp) and 130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb). The VT 200 has a 250 mm (10 in) chuck, 4,500 rpm, 38/29 kW (51/39 hp) and 250/200 Nm (184/148 ft-lb), with 395 mm (15.5 in) of X and 810 mm (32 in) of Z against 332 mm (13 in) and 625 mm (24.5 in) on the VT 2.

04 What spindle power and torque does the VT 2 have?

EMAG lists 21/14.1 kW (28/19 hp) and 130/90 Nm (96/66 ft-lb), with a top speed of 6,000 rpm. The table pairs two values for each without naming the duty cycle behind them, so confirm with EMAG which figure is the continuous rating when sizing roughing cuts.

05 What electrical supply does the VT 2 need?

The listed power supply is 400V, 3-phase. EMAG's table does not give a connected load or current, so ask for the electrical data sheet before planning the installation, and allow for a transformer if the plant runs at a different voltage.