Hardinge Talent 42/65
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Max Turn Length
bar capacity
max turning diameter
x axis travel
z axis travel
spindle speed
How much does the Hardinge Talent 42/65 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 Talent 42/65 is a small turret lathe built around a 42 mm (1.65 in) spindle bore: 6,000 rpm, 11 kW (15 hp), a 12-position turret and a spindle listed as 5C or 16C collet-ready. Maximum turning diameter is 260 mm (10.2 in) and maximum turning length is 305 mm (12.0 in).
What stands out in the listed figures is the spindle runout, given as < 0.005 mm TIR. Combined with collet workholding, that points to close-tolerance turning of small bar-fed and second-operation parts instead of large chucking work. The travels agree: 160 mm (6.3 in) in X and 305 mm (12.0 in) in Z. Rapids are quick for the size, at 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z.
Milling on this model is conditional. The live tooling row reads optional C-axis with live tools, so a base machine turns, drills on centre and threads from its turret, and nothing more. No sub-spindle or tailstock appears in the table.
The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF. The machine weighs 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) and runs on a 200/220 V, 3-phase supply, which is worth checking against the shop's service before a move. The listed figures should be confirmed against the documentation for the specific machine.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bar Capacity | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor | 11 kW (15 hp) |
| Spindle Bore | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Collet Type | 5C or 16C collet-ready |
| Turret | 12-position |
| Live Tooling | Optional C-axis with live tools |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Spindle Runout | < 0.005 mm TIR |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
| Machine Weight | 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) |
| Power Supply | 200/220V, 3-phase |
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 runout listed as < 0.005 mm TIR, on a spindle that takes 5C or 16C collets
- 6,000 rpm and 11 kW (15 hp) on a 42 mm (1.65 in) bore
- 12-position turret, with a C-axis and live tools available as an option
- Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z
Limitations
- Bar capacity stops at 42 mm (1.65 in)
- C-axis and live tools are optional; a base machine has no milling capability
- Maximum turning length of 305 mm (12.0 in), with no tailstock or sub-spindle listed
- Power supply is listed as 200/220 V, 3-phase, which some shops can only provide through a transformer
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The spindle is listed as 5C or 16C collet-ready, with a 42 mm (1.65 in) spindle bore and the same bar capacity. Which collet system a particular machine is set up for should be checked, since closers and collets for the two are not interchangeable.
02
The only accuracy figure listed is spindle runout, at < 0.005 mm TIR. The table gives no positioning accuracy or repeatability for the axes, so part tolerance claims beyond the runout figure cannot be drawn from it.
03
Only as an option. The table reads optional C-axis with live tools, and gives no driven-tool speed or power. The standard listed tooling is a 12-position turret for turning, boring and centre-line drilling.
04
Maximum turning diameter is 260 mm (10.2 in) and maximum turning length is 305 mm (12.0 in). Axis travels are 160 mm (6.3 in) in X and 305 mm (12.0 in) in Z, with rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) respectively.
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