Hardinge Conquest 42

Est. $120,000 - $220,000 Possible older model Updated 2026-10-03

This model was not found in Hardinge's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

24 m/min (X and Z)

Max Turn Length

400 mm (15.75 in)

max bar capacity

42 mm (1.654 in)

max turning diameter

260 mm (10.24 in)

spindle bore

42 mm (1.654 in)

main spindle speed

6,000 RPM (standard)

How much does the Hardinge Conquest 42 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $220,000

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

Overview

The Hardinge Conquest 42 is a compact bar-capacity turning center: 42 mm (1.654 in) through the spindle, a 6,000 RPM main spindle as standard, and live tooling in both radial and axial directions. The listed figures put the maximum turning diameter at 260 mm (10.24 in) and the maximum turning length at 400 mm (15.75 in).

Workholding is the defining row. A 5C collet is listed as standard and the spindle is chuck-ready, so the machine is set up first for small bar and second-operation collet work, and takes a chuck when the part outgrows the collet. Main spindle power is 11 kW (14.8 HP) continuous, in keeping with stock of this size.

Driven tools run at up to 5,000 RPM. Two further capabilities are options, not givens: a sub-spindle and a Y-axis are each listed as optional, so two machines carrying this model name can differ a great deal in what they finish in one setup. The control row reads Fanuc 0i-TF / Fanuc 32i, which likewise means a given machine has one or the other; the table does not say which goes with which configuration.

Rapid traverse is 24 m/min in X and Z. Overall dimensions are listed as approximately 2,200 x 1,600 x 1,800 mm and weight as approximately 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs). Both are approximate, so measure before planning a layout, and confirm the option content of any machine from its own paperwork.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	42 mm (1.654 in)
Max Turning Diameter	260 mm (10.24 in)
Max Turning Length	400 mm (15.75 in)
Spindle Bore	42 mm (1.654 in)
Main Spindle Speed	6,000 RPM (standard)
Main Spindle Power	11 kW (14.8 HP) continuous
Live Tooling	Yes, radial and axial
Live Tool Speed	Up to 5,000 RPM
Sub Spindle	Optional
Y Axis	Optional
Workholding	5C collet (standard), chuck-ready
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-TF / Fanuc 32i
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min (X and Z)
Machine Dimensions	Approx. 2,200 x 1,600 x 1,800 mm
Machine Weight	Approx. 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs)

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

6,000 RPM main spindle as standard, suited to small-diameter bar
Live tooling listed in both radial and axial directions, at up to 5,000 RPM
5C collet standard on a chuck-ready spindle, so collet and chuck work share one machine
Compact: approximately 2,200 x 1,600 x 1,800 mm and approximately 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs)
Sub-spindle and Y-axis are both listed as available options

Limitations

Sub-spindle and Y-axis are optional, so a machine without them needs a second operation for back-end and off-centre work
Bar capacity and spindle bore both stop at 42 mm (1.654 in)
11 kW (14.8 HP) continuous limits heavy roughing near the 260 mm (10.24 in) maximum turning diameter
The listed figures give no spindle torque, axis travels or turret capacity

Best For

Small bar work up to 42 mm (1.654 in) at up to 6,000 RPM Second-operation work held in 5C collets Turned parts with radial and axial drilled or milled features Chucked parts up to 260 mm (10.24 in) in diameter and 400 mm (15.75 in) long

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Does the Conquest 42 have a sub-spindle and a Y-axis?

Both are listed as optional. A Conquest 42 may have been built with neither, either or both, so check the individual machine. Live tooling, by contrast, is listed without that qualifier: radial and axial, at up to 5,000 RPM.

02 What workholding does the Conquest 42 use?

A 5C collet is listed as standard and the spindle is chuck-ready. Bar capacity and spindle bore are both 42 mm (1.654 in). The listed figures give no chuck size, so ask what chuck, if any, comes with a particular machine.

03 How fast is the Conquest 42 spindle?

The main spindle is listed at 6,000 RPM as standard, with 11 kW (14.8 HP) continuous. Live tools reach up to 5,000 RPM. No torque figure is listed. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min in both X and Z.

04 How much floor space does the Conquest 42 need?

The listed machine dimensions are approximately 2,200 x 1,600 x 1,800 mm, and the weight is approximately 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs). Both are approximate and say nothing about a bar feeder, chip conveyor or door clearance, so allow for those separately.