Goodway GS-6800

Q: How much does the Goodway GS-6800 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GS-6800 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/goodway-gs-6800#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · goodwaycnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

Goodway GS-6000 series heavy duty turning centers (GS-6800)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Power

30 kW (40.2 hp) (cont.)

Max Turn Length

1,020 mm (40.2 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 3,300 mm (129.9 in)

max swing diameter

Ø930 mm (36.6 in)

max turning diameter

Ø880 mm (34.6 in)

chuck size

24" (opt. air chuck)

bar capacity

Ø260 mm (10.2 in)

How much does the Goodway GS-6800 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GS-6800 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

Ø260 mm (10.2 in) through the spindle is the figure that matters on the Goodway GS-6800. It is the largest bore in the GS-6000 series, served by a 24 in chuck that the table notes as an optional air chuck, and it comes with the slowest spindle of the three models: 400 rpm in low range and 800 rpm in high.

Those speeds are not a weakness for the intended work. A Ø260 mm tube at 800 rpm already has a high surface speed, and threading large connections is done far slower than that. The 30 kW (40.2 hp) continuous, 37 kW (49.6 hp) 30 min. motor works through a 2-step gearbox.

Machine size is unchanged from the smaller-bore models. Goodway lists a Ø930 mm (36.6 in) swing, Ø880 mm (34.6 in) of turning diameter, and beds with 1,050 mm (41.3 in), 2,020 mm (79.5 in) or 3,300 mm (129.9 in) of Z travel. X travel is 500 mm (19.7 in). The bed is a 45° true slant design with over-sized box ways and a wide span.

If the stock is smaller, the GS-6600 is the better fit, with Ø205 mm (8.1 in) of bar capacity and a 1,100 rpm high range. The GS-6800 earns its place only when the part will not pass through anything less. A 12-station servo turret is fitted, and the M variation replaces it with a 12-station ER50 live tooling turret and C-axis for cross-drilling and milling of flats and slots.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	Ø930 mm (36.6 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø880 mm (34.6 in)
Max Turning Length	1,020 mm (40.2 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Chuck Size	24" (opt. air chuck)
Bar Capacity	Ø260 mm (10.2 in)
Spindle Motor Power	30 kW (40.2 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	37 kW (49.6 hp) (30 min.)
Spindle Speed Max L	400 rpm
Spindle Speed Max H	800 rpm
X Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in) / 520 mm (20.5 in) (live tooling turret)
Z Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41.3 in) / 2,020 mm (79.5 in) / 3,300 mm (129.9 in)
Turret Stations	12
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Shank Size	ER50 (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	10 ~ 3,000 rpm (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Center Taper	MT#4 (dead center) / MT#5 (live center) / MT#5 (dead center) / MT#6 (live center)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	Ø110 mm (4.3 in) / Ø160 mm (6.3 in) / Ø120 mm (4.7 in)
Tailstock Base Travel	790 mm (31.1 in) / 1,790 mm (70.5 in) / 3,200 mm (126.0 in)

Specifications sourced from goodwaycnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ø260 mm (10.2 in) bar capacity, the largest in the GS-6000 series
24 in chuck, listed with an optional air chuck
45° true slant bed with over-sized, wide-span box ways
Z travel up to 3,300 mm (129.9 in)

Limitations

Maximum spindle speed is 800 rpm in high range and 400 rpm in low
Turning diameter is Ø880 mm (34.6 in), no greater than the smaller-bore models
The air chuck is an option, not standard
No Y-axis or sub-spindle is offered in this series

Best For

Large pipe and casing up to Ø260 mm (10.2 in) Threading and facing the ends of long tubular parts Large-diameter work where 800 rpm is sufficient

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the spindle bore of the GS-6800?

Goodway lists a bar capacity of Ø260 mm (10.2 in) with a 24 in chuck. The other models in the series pass Ø115 mm (4.5 in) on the GS-6000 and Ø175 mm (6.9 in) or Ø205 mm (8.1 in) on the GS-6600.

02 How fast can the GS-6800 spindle turn?

Up to 400 rpm in the low gear range and 800 rpm in the high range. The spindle motor is rated 30 kW (40.2 hp) continuous and 37 kW (49.6 hp) for 30 min.

03 What turning lengths are available on the GS-6800?

1,020 mm (40.2 in), 2,000 mm (78.7 in) or 3,300 mm (129.9 in). The tailstock base travels 790 mm (31.1 in), 1,790 mm (70.5 in) or 3,200 mm (126.0 in) on the respective beds.

04 Does the GS-6800 support driven tools?

With the M variation. That adds a C-axis, described by Goodway as a Cf-axis with a disk brake, and a 12-station live tooling turret with ER50 collets at 10 ~ 3,000 rpm. X travel with the live tooling turret is 520 mm (20.5 in).