Hardinge GS-250L
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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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Overview
The Hardinge GS-250L offers 800 mm (31.50 in) of Z travel and maximum turning length behind a 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic chuck, with a hydraulic, programmable tailstock to hold the far end. Maximum turning diameter is listed as 360 mm (14.17 in).
The envelope is more than twice as long as it is wide, which is shaft geometry: axles, rolls, spindles and rods. Bar up to 65 mm (2.56 in) passes through the A2-6 spindle, so long parts can start as bar as well as sawn billets. X travel is 210 mm (8.27 in).
The spindle is listed at 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous, 280 Nm (206 ft-lb) and 4,500 RPM. A long, slender shaft seldom lets you use all of that, because deflection sets the depth of cut before the spindle does. The torque is there for the short, large-diameter end of the range. For work toward 800 mm, note that the listed figures include no steady rest; ask whether one is fitted or can be.
Hardened and ground box ways run the length of the bed, and the machine weighs 5,200 kg (11,464 lb), which calls for a check of floor loading and rigging. Rapids are 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z; with a long Z stroke to cover, tool-change positions close to the cut save time. The turret is a 12-station VDI and the listed control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus. Overall length is not in the table, so get it, and confirmation of these figures, from the machine's installation documents.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic |
| Max Turning Diameter | 360 mm (14.17 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 800 mm (31.50 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 | 280 Nm (206 ft-lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 210 mm (8.27 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.50 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 IPM) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 IPM) |
| Turret | 12-station VDI |
| Guideway Type | Hardened and ground box ways |
| Tailstock | Hydraulic, programmable |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 5,200 kg (11,464 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
- 800 mm (31.50 in) of Z travel and maximum turning length
- Hydraulic, programmable tailstock for shaft work
- 18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous and 280 Nm (206 ft-lb) on an A2-6 spindle
- 65 mm (2.56 in) bar capacity with a 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic chuck
- Box ways and 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) of machine weight under the cut
Limitations
- No steady rest is mentioned in the listed figures, a concern for slender shafts near 800 mm (31.50 in)
- Z rapid of 24 m/min (945 IPM) is slow relative to the length of the stroke
- 5,200 kg (11,464 lb) and an unlisted overall length make siting the machine a job in itself
- The table has no live tooling, C-axis or sub-spindle rows
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum turning length is listed as 800 mm (31.50 in), the same as the Z travel. The hydraulic, programmable tailstock supports the free end. Because turning length and Z travel are equal, a full-length part leaves no spare stroke, and the tailstock itself takes up room, so check the real distance between centres on the machine.
02
18.5 kW (25 HP) continuous, 280 Nm (206 ft-lb) of torque and a maximum of 4,500 RPM, on an A2-6 nose with 65 mm (2.56 in) of bar capacity. The chuck is listed as a 250 mm (10 in) hydraulic unit.
03
Machine weight is listed as 5,200 kg (11,464 lb). No footprint or overall length is given in the listed figures. For a machine with 800 mm (31.50 in) of Z travel, get the installation drawing before planning the floor space, crane capacity and access route.
04
The listed figures do not show it. The turret is described as a 12-station VDI with no mention of driven tools, and there is no C-axis row. Treat the machine as a turning lathe for shaft work unless the individual machine is shown to have live tooling.
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