Hartford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hartford LG-500

Q: How much does the Hartford LG-500 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford LG-500 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-lg-500#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

#40

Tool Capacity

A: 24 pcs

Table Size

620 x 420 mm (24.4 x 16.5 in)

Spindle Power

5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

300 kg (661 lb)

t slots

18 x 130 (3) mm

How much does the Hartford LG-500 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford LG-500 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 LG-500 is the smallest vertical machining center in the LG line. Travels are 520 mm (20.5 in) in X, 420 mm (16.5 in) in Y and 450 mm (17.7 in) in Z over a 620 x 420 mm (24.4 x 16.5 in) table, with a #40 spindle nose and BT40 tooling.

Small does not mean slow here. The LG-500 is offered with the same spindle speed lists as its larger siblings, a pulley head at 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm or a DDS direct-drive head at 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm, and Hartford quotes a maximum rapid traverse rate of 30,000 mm / min for its linear guideways. Where it differs is the motor: the row reads 5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min), without the 11 kW step listed for the LG-800 and LG-1000.

The table takes an average load of 300 kg (661 lb). That is enough for a vise, a small fourth axis or a fixture plate of aluminium parts, and not much more. The tool magazine is an arm type with 24 pockets, and no larger magazine is listed for this size.

Is a 40-taper spindle wasted on an envelope this small? Not if the parts are steel or the tools are long: the LG-500 keeps the dual-contact BBT option, which Hartford says can raise rigidity up to 30%, and the same one-piece bed and direct-coupled ballscrew drives described for the bigger LG machines.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	620 x 420 mm (24.4 x 16.5 in)
Max Table Load	300 kg (661 lb)
T-Slots	18 x 130 (3) mm
X Axis Travel	520 mm (20.5 in)
Y Axis Travel	420 mm (16.5 in)
Z Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Spindle Taper	#40
Spindle Speed Pulley	8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm
Spindle Speed Dds	10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm
Tool Capacity	A: 24 pcs
Tool Shank	BT40 (BBT / CAT / DIN)
Spindle Motor Power	5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Full #40 spindle with BT40 tooling on a 520 x 420 x 450 mm envelope
Maximum rapid traverse rate of 30,000 mm / min, as stated by Hartford for the linear guideway design
DDS direct-drive spindle available at 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm
24-tool arm-type changer as listed equipment
Y travel of 420 mm (16.5 in) covers the full table depth

Limitations

Table load is limited to 300 kg (661 lb)
Spindle motor row tops out at 5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min); the LG-800 lists up to 11 kW
Z travel of 450 mm (17.7 in) leaves little room once a rotary table and a long tool are in place
The magazine is listed with 24 tools only

Best For

Small precision parts in steel or aluminium Second-operation work beside larger machines Cells where floor space per spindle matters more than envelope Short-cycle parts that benefit from 30,000 mm / min rapids

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts fit the Hartford LG-500?

The axes cover 520 mm (20.5 in) in X, 420 mm (16.5 in) in Y and 450 mm (17.7 in) in Z. The table is 620 x 420 mm (24.4 x 16.5 in) and is rated for an average load of 300 kg (661 lb), including the workholding.

02 What spindle power does the LG-500 have?

Hartford lists the spindle drive motor as 5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min). Spindle speeds are 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm with the pulley head and 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm with the DDS head. No torque figure is published on the product page.

03 Which tool taper does the LG-500 use?

40-taper. The spindle nose is listed as #40 and the tool shank as BT40, with BBT, CAT and DIN named as alternatives. Hartford's 30-taper machines are the SMC models; the SMC-5 has a similar 500 mm (19.7 in) X travel with a BT30 spindle.

04 How does the LG-500 compare with the LG-800?

The LG-800 is larger in every axis, at 800 mm (31.5 in) by 510 mm (20.1 in) by 630 mm (24.8 in), carries 500 kg (1,102 lb) and can take a 30-tool magazine. The LG-500 trades that capacity for a smaller machine with the same spindle speed choices.