Hardinge Talent 10/78

Est. $120,000 - $195,000 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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

200 mm (7.87 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (19.69 in)

Max Spindle

4,000 RPM

Spindle Power

15 kW (20 hp)

chuck size

10 in (254 mm)

maximum bar capacity

78 mm (3.07 in)

How much does the Hardinge Talent 10/78 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $195,000

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 Talent 10/78 puts a large through-hole on a gang-tool machine: 78 mm (3.07 in) of spindle bore and bar capacity, a 10 in (254 mm) chuck size, and tools carried on a flat slide instead of a turret. The listed envelope is 300 mm (11.81 in) in maximum turning diameter and 500 mm (19.69 in) in maximum turning length.

The combination is specific. A 78 mm bore passes large bar and tube, and the spindle has the torque to cut it: 15 kW (20 hp) and a maximum of 250 Nm (184 ft-lb), at up to 4,000 RPM. Tooling on a flat slide then favours parts that need only a few tools, because each one has to clear a large workpiece as the slide moves from tool to tool. Short rings, bushings, flanges and couplings cut from big bar fit that pattern; parts with many operations do not.

X travel is 200 mm (7.87 in) and Z travel 500 mm (19.69 in). With gang tooling the X stroke is shared between the tools on the slide, so 200 mm does not go as far as it would on a turret machine. Live tooling is listed as optional, and workholding as collet-ready with a 10 in hydraulic chuck.

Rapids are 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF and the machine weighs 3,500 kg (7,716 lb). No tailstock, C-axis or sub-spindle appears in the listed figures.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	10 in (254 mm)
Maximum Bar Capacity	78 mm (3.07 in)
Maximum Turning Diameter	300 mm (11.81 in)
Maximum Turning Length	500 mm (19.69 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Spindle Torque Max	250 Nm (184 ft-lb)
Spindle Bore	78 mm (3.07 in)
Tooling System	Gang-tool flat slide
Live Tooling	Optional
Workholding	Collet-ready, 10 in hydraulic chuck
X-Axis Travel	200 mm (7.87 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)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-TF
Machine Weight	3,500 kg (7,716 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

78 mm (3.07 in) spindle bore and bar capacity for large bar and tube
15 kW (20 hp) and up to 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) at the spindle
Collet-ready workholding together with a 10 in hydraulic chuck
Gang-tool flat slide with no turret index between tools

Limitations

Gang tooling shares the 200 mm (7.87 in) X travel between tools, which limits tool count on large parts
A 4,000 RPM maximum restricts surface speed on smaller diameters
Live tooling is optional, and no C-axis is listed
No tailstock is listed for the 500 mm (19.69 in) turning length

Best For

Rings, bushings and couplings from bar up to 78 mm (3.07 in) Tube and hollow bar work through the 78 mm (3.07 in) bore Large-diameter parts that need only a few tools Chucked work up to 300 mm (11.81 in) in a 10 in (254 mm) chuck

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What bar size passes through the Talent 10/78 spindle?

Maximum bar capacity and spindle bore are both listed as 78 mm (3.07 in). Workholding is listed as collet-ready with a 10 in hydraulic chuck, so bar can be gripped either way. Maximum turning diameter is 300 mm (11.81 in).

02 Does the Talent 10/78 use a turret?

No. The tooling system is listed as a gang-tool flat slide, with tools mounted in a row. The table gives no tool count. On a machine with 200 mm (7.87 in) of X travel, the number of usable tools depends on part diameter and tool spacing.

03 How much power and torque does the Talent 10/78 have?

The spindle is listed at 15 kW (20 hp) with a maximum torque of 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) and a maximum speed of 4,000 RPM. The duty rating and the speed at which torque peaks are not stated.

04 Is live tooling available on the Talent 10/78?

Live tooling is listed as optional. The table has no driven-tool speed, no C-axis row and no sub-spindle, so a base machine is for turning only. Confirm what a specific machine carries before planning drilled or milled features.