Hardinge Conquest T42

Est. $90,000 - $140,000 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

X Travel

165 mm (6.50 in)

Z Travel

305 mm (12 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 RPM

Spindle Power

15 kW (20 HP) continuous

Max Turn Length

305 mm (12 in)

chuck size

6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic

How much does the Hardinge Conquest T42 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$90,000 - $140,000

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 T42 is a single-spindle turning centre sized for small precise parts: 42 mm (1.65 in) of bar capacity, a maximum turning diameter of 165 mm (6.50 in) and 305 mm (12 in) of turning length. Hardinge's current product pages do not show the model, so the listed figures below should be confirmed on the machine itself.

Workholding is the distinctive part of the table. The A2-5 spindle is listed as 5C / 16C collet-ready, alongside a 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck, and collet runout is given as 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better. Gripping bar or a turned diameter directly in a collet seated in the spindle keeps the part close to the bearings, which is how runout at that level is reached; with the chuck fitted the result depends on the jaws.

Spindle output is 15 kW (20 HP) continuous with 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque at up to 6,000 RPM. The slides are hardened and ground box ways. Box ways carry cutting loads over a large contact area, which helps on interrupted cuts and hard materials, and the listed rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z are still brisk for travels of 165 mm (6.50 in) and 305 mm (12 in).

Tooling goes on a 12-station VDI turret that is listed as live tooling capable. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and the machine weight is 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). No tailstock or sub-spindle appears in the table.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic
Max Turning Diameter	165 mm (6.50 in)
Max Turning Length	305 mm (12 in)
Bar Capacity	42 mm (1.65 in)
Spindle Nose	A2-5
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 HP) continuous
Spindle Torque	119 Nm (88 ft-lb)
X-Axis Travel	165 mm (6.50 in)
Z-Axis Travel	305 mm (12 in)
Rapid Traverse X	20 m/min (787 IPM)
Rapid Traverse Z	24 m/min (945 IPM)
Turret	12-station VDI (live tooling capable)
Guideway Type	Hardened and ground box ways
Collet System	5C / 16C collet-ready
Collet Tir	2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-TF Plus
Machine Weight	3,400 kg (7,496 lb)

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

Spindle listed as 5C / 16C collet-ready, with collet TIR of 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better
15 kW (20 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) at up to 6,000 RPM
Hardened and ground box ways on a 3,400 kg (7,496 lb) machine
12-station VDI turret listed as live tooling capable
Rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z

Limitations

Turning length and Z travel are 305 mm (12 in), and no tailstock is listed for shaft support
Maximum turning diameter is 165 mm (6.50 in)
No sub-spindle is listed, so the cut-off side needs a second operation
Live tooling is described only as a capability; no driven-tool speed, power or C axis is listed

Best For

Collet work in 5C or 16C on bar up to 42 mm (1.65 in) Short chucked parts up to 165 mm (6.50 in) in diameter Precision turning where collet TIR of 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) matters Small-lot work on a 12-station VDI turret

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What collets and chuck does the Hardinge Conquest T42 use?

The listed figures describe the spindle as 5C / 16C collet-ready with an A2-5 nose, and give the chuck as 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic. Bar capacity is 42 mm (1.65 in). Collet TIR is listed as 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better.

02 What are the travels and rapids of the Conquest T42?

X travel is 165 mm (6.50 in) and Z travel is 305 mm (12 in), matching the maximum turning diameter of 165 mm (6.50 in) and turning length of 305 mm (12 in). Rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z.

03 How much spindle power and torque does the Conquest T42 have?

15 kW (20 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb), with a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM. The table does not give the speed at which full torque is available, so for heavy cuts at larger diameters ask for the spindle power curve.

04 Can the Conquest T42 do milling and drilling off centre?

The turret is listed as a 12-station VDI type that is live tooling capable. The table does not list a C axis, driven-tool speed or power, so whether a given machine is equipped for it has to be checked on that machine. No Y axis or sub-spindle is listed.