Hardinge Quest 10/65
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
chuck size
maximum bar capacity
How much does the Hardinge Quest 10/65 cost?
Estimated price range
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 Quest 10/65 is the big-bore, high-torque kind of turning center: a 10 in (254 mm) chuck, a 65 mm (2.56 in) spindle bore and bar capacity, and a spindle listed at 18.5 kW (25 hp) with a maximum of 280 Nm (207 ft-lb). Top speed is 4,500 RPM.
Torque is the figure to read first. 280 Nm at the spindle is what lets a 10 in chuck take real depth of cut in steel at large diameters, where the spindle is turning slowly. The trade-off is the 4,500 RPM ceiling, which holds back surface speed on small-diameter and aluminium work.
Maximum turning diameter is 350 mm (13.78 in) and maximum turning length 550 mm (21.65 in). X travel is 220 mm (8.66 in); Z travel is 550 mm (21.65 in). No tailstock appears in the listed figures. Settle that before planning shaft work near the full length, since a long part held only in the chuck will deflect and chatter.
The 12-station turret is listed as VDI/BMT and live tooling capable, while the C-axis is listed as optional. Those two rows need reading together. Driven tools are of little use without a C-axis to position and hold the part, so a Quest 10/65 without that option is in practice a turning-only machine.
The axes run on hardened and ground box ways with rapids of 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z. The machine weighs 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) and is listed with a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus control.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Maximum Turning Length | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 280 Nm (207 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Bore | 65 mm (2.56 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 (VDI/BMT, live tooling capable) |
| C Axis | Optional |
| Guideway Type | Hardened and ground box ways |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 4,500 kg (9,921 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
- 280 Nm (207 ft-lb) maximum spindle torque from 18.5 kW (25 hp)
- 65 mm (2.56 in) spindle bore and bar capacity behind a 10 in (254 mm) chuck
- 550 mm (21.65 in) of Z travel and maximum turning length
- 4,500 kg (9,921 lb) on hardened and ground box ways, a stable base for roughing
Limitations
- The C-axis is optional, and without it the live tooling capable turret cannot be used for milling
- A 4,500 RPM top speed limits small-diameter and aluminium work
- No tailstock or sub-spindle is listed for a machine with 550 mm (21.65 in) of turning length
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Maximum spindle torque is listed as 280 Nm (207 ft-lb), with 18.5 kW (25 hp) and a top speed of 4,500 RPM. The table does not give the speed range over which that torque is available, so ask for the spindle chart if low-speed roughing is the main job.
02
No, it is listed as optional. The turret is listed as live tooling capable, but milling and positioned drilling depend on the C-axis, so check that a machine has the option before counting on turn-mill work.
03
Maximum turning diameter is 350 mm (13.78 in) and maximum turning length 550 mm (21.65 in). Travels are 220 mm (8.66 in) in X and 550 mm (21.65 in) in Z. Bar up to 65 mm (2.56 in) passes through the 65 mm (2.56 in) spindle bore.
04
None is mentioned in the listed figures. With a maximum turning length of 550 mm (21.65 in), that matters for long parts, which need end support to cut without chatter. Look at the machine itself or its build sheet to see whether one is fitted.
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