Hartford 5BC-738
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
max table load
x axis travel
How much does the Hartford 5BC-738 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford 5BC-738 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.
Overview
Seven metres of X travel put the Hartford 5BC-738 among the large 5-axis double-column machining centers. X is 7,000 mm (275.6 in), Y is 3,800 mm (149.6 in), and the 7,000 x 2,500 mm (275.6 x 98.4 in) table is rated for 25,000 kg (55,115 lb).
A table this long is often used as two. One part is machined at one end while another is set up at the far end, or a pair of mirrored parts is cut in one program. For single long workpieces, such as wing skins or the side frames of rail vehicles, the full stroke is used and the supported X ballscrews that Hartford describes become important, since an unsupported screw of that length would sag.
The moving structure above the table is the same as on the shorter 5BC machines with a 3,800 mm gantry: a slant crossbeam, a Z ram on four linear guideways with 1,000 mm of travel (1,200 mm optional) and Hartford's fork head. Spindles are HSK-A63 at 15,000 / 24,000 rpm or HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm.
Motor ratings are 29.5 / 37 kW for HSK-A63, with 30 / 37 kW optional, and 34 /43 kW for HSK-A100. Tools up to 7 kg or 20 kg, depending on the spindle, are held in a 32 or 40 tool magazine or a 60-tool A-type.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 7,000 x 2,500 mm (275.6 x 98.4 in) |
| Max Table Load | 25,000 kg (55,115 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 7,000 mm (275.6 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,800 mm (149.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 / opt. 1,200 mm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A100 |
| Spindle Speed Built in | 15,000 / 24,000 (HSK-A63); 12,000 (HSK-A100) rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 32 /40, 60 (A-Type) pcs |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 (HSK-A63); 20 (HSK-A100) kg |
| Spindle Motor Power | 29.5 / 37 opt. 30 / 37 (HSK-A63); 34 /43 (HSK-A100) kW (Cont. / 30 min) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 7,000 mm (275.6 in) of X travel
- 25,000 kg (55,115 lb) table load on a 7,000 x 2,500 mm (275.6 x 98.4 in) table
- Long table usable for pendulum-style setups at both ends
- Supported X and Y ballscrews against sag
- Same fork head and spindle options as the rest of the 5BC line
Limitations
- Z travel remains 1,000 mm, or 1,200 mm optional, on a seven-metre machine
- Magazine capacity does not grow with the machine: 60 tools at most
- X-axis drive type and rapid rate for the long axis are not stated
- Installation requirements are not published on the product page
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
7,000 x 2,500 mm (275.6 x 98.4 in), with X travel of 7,000 mm (275.6 in) to match. The average table load is 25,000 kg (55,115 lb).
02
Y travel is 3,800 mm (149.6 in). Z travel is 1,000 mm as listed and 1,200 mm as an option, on what Hartford describes as patent four linear guideways.
03
HSK-A63 and HSK-A100. The HSK-A63 built-in spindle is listed at 15,000 / 24,000 rpm, the HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm. Maximum tool weight is 7 kg and 20 kg respectively.
04
One: the 5BC-838, with 8,000 mm (315.0 in) of X travel, an 8,000 x 2,500 mm (315.0 x 98.4 in) table and a 27,000 kg (59,524 lb) load. Y travel and spindles are unchanged.
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