Hartford 5BC-838

Q: How much does the Hartford 5BC-838 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford 5BC-838 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/hartford-5bc-838#price; the request is passed to Hartford or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · hartfordcnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63 / HSK-A100

Tool Capacity

32 /40, 60 (A-Type) pcs

Table Size

8,000 x 2,500 mm (315.0 x 98.4 in)

Spindle Power

29.5 / 37 opt. 30 / 37 (HSK-A63); 34 /43 (HSK-A100) kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

27,000 kg (59,524 lb)

x axis travel

8,000 mm (315.0 in)

How much does the Hartford 5BC-838 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford 5BC-838 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

The Hartford 5BC-838 is the largest 5BC: a 5-axis double-column machining center with 8,000 mm (315.0 in) of X travel, 3,800 mm (149.6 in) of Y and an 8,000 x 2,500 mm (315.0 x 98.4 in) table that carries 27,000 kg (59,524 lb).

At eight metres the machine is sized by its longest part. Typical candidates are aircraft wing and fuselage tooling, ship and energy components, and the long beds and columns of other machines. For shorter parts the 5BC-738 or 5BC-538 offer the same cross-section of working space on a shorter foundation.

Hartford's head for the line is a two-axis fork unit. B and C each deliver up to 1,000 NM, and the head body measures 540 x 521 mm in section. It carries a built-in spindle with either an HSK-A63 interface, 15,000 / 24,000 rpm and 7 kg tools, or an HSK-A100 interface, 12,000 rpm and 20 kg tools.

The HSK-A100 motor is 34 /43 kW; the HSK-A63 motor is 29.5 / 37 kW, or 30 / 37 kW as an option. Z travel is 1,000 mm, optionally 1,200 mm. The page presents the machine with a display designed for Heidenhain TNC 640.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	8,000 x 2,500 mm (315.0 x 98.4 in)
Max Table Load	27,000 kg (59,524 lb)
X Axis Travel	8,000 mm (315.0 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

8,000 mm (315.0 in) of X travel, the longest in the 5BC line
27,000 kg (59,524 lb) table load
3,800 mm (149.6 in) of Y travel over a 2,500 mm wide table
Fork head with 1,000 NM on each rotary axis
HSK-A63 at up to 24,000 rpm or HSK-A100 at 12,000 rpm

Limitations

Table load rises only from 25,000 kg (55,115 lb) on the 5BC-738 to 27,000 kg for the extra metre
Z travel is no greater than on the three-metre 5BC-329
Tool magazine tops out at 60 tools
Machine weight and foundation data are not on the product page

Best For

Aircraft wing and fuselage tooling Machine beds, columns and long structural parts Energy and shipbuilding components up to eight metres Multi-part setups along one long table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest part the Hartford 5BC-838 can machine?

The travels are 8,000 mm (315.0 in) in X, 3,800 mm (149.6 in) in Y and 1,000 mm in Z, or 1,200 mm optionally. The table is 8,000 x 2,500 mm (315.0 x 98.4 in) and carries 27,000 kg (59,524 lb).

02 What head does the 5BC-838 use?

A Taiwan made 5 axis head with a high rigidity FORK structure, in Hartford's words. Maximum torque output of the B axis and C axis is 1,000/1,000 NM, and the head section is 540 x 521 mm.

03 What spindle power does the 5BC-838 have?

29.5 / 37 kW with the HSK-A63 spindle, or 30 / 37 kW optionally, and 34 /43 kW with the HSK-A100 spindle, as continuous / 30 min ratings.

04 What warranty does Hartford state for the 5BC-838 spindle?

A 2-year warranty without operation hours limit per spindle with oil-air lubrication. The page gives no further conditions, so the terms should be confirmed with the supplier.