Gurutzpe GL 16

Q: How much does the Gurutzpe GL 16 cost?

The price estimate for the Gurutzpe GL 16 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/gurutzpe-gl-16#price; the request is passed to Gurutzpe or an authorised dealer.

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

Gurutzpe GL series horizontal flat-bed CNC lathe with enclosure

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

0-800 rpm (peak speed for 10 minutes)

Spindle Power

39/48 kW (52.3/64.4 hp) S1/S6; [51/65 kW (68.4/87.2 hp)]

swing over bed

Ø 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

swing over carriage

Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in)

distance between centers

≤ 15 m (49.2 ft)

spindle torque

11.2/13.7 kNm (8,261/10,105 lb-ft) S1/S6; [13.8/17.6 kNm (10,179/12,982 lb-ft)]

How much does the Gurutzpe GL 16 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Gurutzpe GL 16 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

With ≤ 15 m (49.2 ft) between centres, the Gurutzpe GL 16 is where the GL flat-bed lathe becomes a long-shaft machine. Swing over the bed is Ø 1,600 mm (63.0 in) and swing over the carriage Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in). The GL 13 below it is listed at ≤ 8 m (26.2 ft).

Length at this scale is mostly a question of support. A shaft many metres long sags and whips unless it is held along its length, so the steady rests matter as much as the headstock. Gurutzpe offers them in open, closed, C-type, hydraulic, self-centring, hydrostatic and following versions. Check, too, how chips leave the machine: rear and front extractors and double-drop beds are offered, and Gurutzpe says it adapts to constraints in civil works. The foundation is part of the project.

Four weight classes are listed: 6/10/15/18 t (13,228/22,046/33,069/39,683 lb). The headstock is geared to that load. Motor torque is 11.2/13.7 kNm (8,261/10,105 lb-ft) at S1/S6 from 39/48 kW (52.3/64.4 hp), and the speed range is 0-800 rpm, a 10-minute peak with continuous running at 60% of it. A second set of figures stands in square brackets, 51/65 kW (68.4/87.2 hp) and 13.8/17.6 kNm (10,179/12,982 lb-ft), without an explanation on the page.

Bar throughput is Ø 110 mm (4.3 in), with Ø 550 mm (21.7 in) in brackets. If that bracketed bore is available as the table suggests, large pipe can pass through the headstock; confirm it with Gurutzpe, together with the motor it comes with.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Swing Over Bed	Ø 1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Swing Over Carriage	Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Distance Between Centers	≤ 15 m (49.2 ft)
Spindle Motor Power	39/48 kW (52.3/64.4 hp) S1/S6; [51/65 kW (68.4/87.2 hp)]
Spindle Torque	11.2/13.7 kNm (8,261/10,105 lb-ft) S1/S6; [13.8/17.6 kNm (10,179/12,982 lb-ft)]
Max Spindle Speed	0-800 rpm (peak speed for 10 minutes)
Bar Capacity	Ø 110 mm (4.3 in); [Ø 550 mm (21.7 in)]
Max Workpiece Weight	6/10/15/18 t (13,228/22,046/33,069/39,683 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Distance between centres of ≤ 15 m (49.2 ft), against ≤ 8 m (26.2 ft) on the GL 13
Four part-weight classes, 6/10/15/18 t (13,228/22,046/33,069/39,683 lb)
Motor torque of 11.2/13.7 kNm (8,261/10,105 lb-ft) at S1/S6, with 13.8/17.6 kNm (10,179/12,982 lb-ft) in brackets
Swing of Ø 1,600 mm (63.0 in) over the bed and Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in) over the carriage
Bar throughput row lists Ø 550 mm (21.7 in) in brackets beside the Ø 110 mm (4.3 in) figure

Limitations

Speed range stops at 0-800 rpm, and that is a peak speed for 10 minutes with continuous running at 60% of peak
A bed for up to 15 m (49.2 ft) between centres makes the foundation and chip discharge part of the order
The bracketed power, torque and bore figures are not explained on Gurutzpe's page
Milling and drilling need the optional head motorization; the table gives no figures for it

Best For

Long shafts up to 15 m (49.2 ft) between centres Power generation shafts and forming rollers up to 18 t Heavy roughing at low speed on diameters up to Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in) over the carriage Large pipe, if the bracketed Ø 550 mm (21.7 in) throughput is ordered

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long a workpiece fits in the Gurutzpe GL 16?

The distance between centres is listed as ≤ 15 m (49.2 ft). The figure is an upper limit, so the bed length is set per machine. For comparison, the GL 13 is listed at ≤ 8 m (26.2 ft). Swing is Ø 1,600 mm (63.0 in) over the bed and Ø 1,300 mm (51.2 in) over the carriage.

02 What part weights are offered on the GL 16?

Gurutzpe lists 6/10/15/18 t (13,228/22,046/33,069/39,683 lb). These are separate capacities to choose from when ordering. The lightest class matches the lightest class of the GL 13, which is listed at 6/10/12 t (13,228/22,046/26,455 lb).

03 How much torque does the GL 16 headstock deliver?

The table gives 11.2/13.7 kNm (8,261/10,105 lb-ft) at S1/S6 with motor power of 39/48 kW (52.3/64.4 hp). In square brackets it adds 13.8/17.6 kNm (10,179/12,982 lb-ft) and 51/65 kW (68.4/87.2 hp). The page does not say what the brackets mean, so treat them as something to confirm.

04 Is 800 rpm the continuous spindle speed?

No. The 0-800 rpm range is marked as a peak speed for 10 minutes. Gurutzpe gives the maximum speed in continuous running as 60% of peak speed and notes that other options can be requested. On a lathe of this size the lower continuous speed mainly affects small-diameter journals and finishing passes.

05 What supports and chip handling does Gurutzpe offer for long parts?

A complete range of steady rests: open, closed, C-type, single, hydraulic, self-centring, white metal, hydrostatic and following. For chips there are rear and front extractors and double-drop beds, and Gurutzpe says it adapts to constraints in civil works. Guarding is available as front, surround or full.