Hardinge Conquest T65
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
chuck size
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Hardinge Conquest T65 is a 65 mm (2.56 in) bar-capacity turning center with a 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic chuck and a programmable hydraulic tailstock. Its listed envelope is 360 mm (14.17 in) in maximum turning diameter and 500 mm (19.69 in) in maximum turning length, on 210 mm (8.27 in) of X travel and 500 mm (19.69 in) of Z.
The spindle figures favour torque over speed. Top speed is 4,500 RPM, with 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous and 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) on an A2-6 nose. That is a sensible pairing for a 10 in chuck: large-diameter steel parts are cut at low spindle speeds where torque does the work, and small-diameter jobs that want high rpm are where 4,500 RPM runs out first.
Two rows widen what the machine can hold. The spindle is collet-ready up to 65 mm, so bar does not have to be gripped in chuck jaws, and the tailstock is hydraulic and programmable, so shafts can be supported from the part program instead of by hand. The 12-station VDI turret is listed as live tooling capable, which is not the same as live tooling fitted: check what a given machine actually carries.
Hardened and ground box ways carry the axes, with rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z. The listed control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and machine weight is 4,200 kg (9,259 lb). There are no C-axis, sub-spindle or tool-size rows, so settle the exact configuration from the machine's own paperwork.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic |
| Max Turning Diameter | 360 mm (14.17 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-6 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 210 mm (8.27 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.69 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 | Collet-ready up to 65 mm |
| Tailstock | Hydraulic, programmable |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 4,200 kg (9,259 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
- 65 mm (2.56 in) bar capacity, with a spindle that is collet-ready up to 65 mm
- 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) of spindle torque from 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous
- Hydraulic, programmable tailstock for shaft work up to the 500 mm (19.69 in) turning length
- 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic chuck inside a 360 mm (14.17 in) maximum turning diameter
- Hardened and ground box ways for heavy and interrupted cuts
Limitations
- Spindle speed tops out at 4,500 RPM, which limits surface speed on small diameters
- The turret is listed only as live tooling capable; driven tools and a C-axis are not confirmed by the table
- Rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z are on the slow side for short-cycle work
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Bar capacity is listed as 65 mm (2.56 in), and the spindle is collet-ready up to 65 mm, so full-size bar can be gripped in a collet instead of chuck jaws. The spindle nose is A2-6, and a 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic chuck is listed for work too large to pass through the spindle.
02
The listed figures are 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous and 250 Nm (184 ft-lb), with a maximum speed of 4,500 RPM. The table does not say at what speed the torque peak arrives, so ask for the spindle power chart if low-speed roughing matters to your work.
03
Yes. The tailstock is listed as hydraulic and programmable. Combined with 500 mm (19.69 in) of Z travel and the same maximum turning length, that suits shafts and other long parts that need centre support. Quill thrust and quill travel are not given in the listed figures.
04
The turret is a 12-station VDI listed as live tooling capable. That wording describes what the turret can accept, not what is fitted, and the table has no live-tool speed or C-axis row. Establish on the individual machine whether driven tool holders and a C-axis are installed.
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