Hartford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hartford LG-800

Q: How much does the Hartford LG-800 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford LG-800 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-800#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 / 30 pcs

Table Size

950 x 510 mm (37.4 x 20.1 in)

Spindle Power

5.5 / 7.5 / 11 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

500 kg (1,102 lb)

t slots

18 x 160 (3) mm

How much does the Hartford LG-800 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford LG-800 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

Hartford's LG-800 sits between the compact LG-500 and the one-metre LG-1000: a linear-guideway vertical machining center with a #40 spindle nose, 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel and a 950 x 510 mm (37.4 x 20.1 in) table.

What it shares with the LG-1000 is nearly everything except length. Y travel is 510 mm (20.1 in) and Z is 630 mm (24.8 in) on both. Both list the same pulley spindle speeds, 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm, the same DDS speeds, 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm, and the same motor row, 5.5 / 7.5 / 11 kW (Cont. / 30 min). The shorter table is rated for less weight: 500 kg (1,102 lb) average load against 700 kg (1,543 lb) on the LG-1000.

Compared with the LG-500 the step is larger. Against the 450 mm (17.7 in) of the LG-500, Z grows to 630 mm (24.8 in), which matters for tall fixtures, rotary tables and long drills, and the magazine can be ordered with 30 tools instead of the standard 24.

Hartford's description of the frame covers a one-piece bed and an oversize column whose interface with the base has been widened for stability. Columns lean backwards to bring the centre of gravity forward, which the maker credits with better Y-axis rigidity and vibration resistance. Ballscrews are driven by directly coupled servo motors. Tool shanks are BT40, with BBT, CAT and DIN listed in brackets.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	950 x 510 mm (37.4 x 20.1 in)
Max Table Load	500 kg (1,102 lb)
T-Slots	18 x 160 (3) mm
X Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y Axis Travel	510 mm (20.1 in)
Z Axis Travel	630 mm (24.8 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 / 30 pcs
Tool Shank	BT40 (BBT / CAT / DIN)
Spindle Motor Power	5.5 / 7.5 / 11 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

630 mm (24.8 in) of Z travel on an 800 mm (31.5 in) machine, the same Z as the LG-1000
Choice of pulley spindle (8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm) or DDS direct-drive spindle (10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm)
Arm-type tool magazine with 24 tools, or 30 as the listed alternative
One-piece bed and oversize column, as described by Hartford for this model
Dual contact between taper and flange, which Hartford says can raise rigidity up to 30%

Limitations

Average table load of 500 kg (1,102 lb), against 700 kg (1,543 lb) on the LG-1000
Only three T-slots, 18 x 160 (3) mm, across a 510 mm deep table
Hartford's page for the LG-800 does not state a rapid traverse rate, a torque figure or the machine weight
No #50 spindle is offered in the LG line; heavier cutting is the job of Hartford's box-way models

Best For

Job-shop milling of mid-size parts in a single vise or double-vise setup Tall setups that need 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z without paying for a longer bed High-speed finishing with the 15,000 rpm DDS option Work that stays inside a 500 kg (1,102 lb) table load

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big is the working envelope of the Hartford LG-800?

The axes travel 800 mm (31.5 in) in X, 510 mm (20.1 in) in Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) in Z. The table is 950 x 510 mm (37.4 x 20.1 in), so it overhangs the X stroke slightly and matches the Y stroke exactly.

02 Is the LG-800 spindle belt-driven or direct-drive?

Either, depending on the order. Hartford lists a pulley spindle at 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm and a DDS direct-drive spindle at 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm, both on a #40 nose. The motor row shows 5.5 / 7.5 / 11 kW (Cont. / 30 min).

03 How many tools does the LG-800 carry?

The ATC row reads A:24 / 30 pcs: an arm-type changer with 24 pockets, or 30. The shank is BT40, and Hartford lists BBT, CAT and DIN as alternatives. Maximum tool diameter, length and weight are not given on the product page.

04 Should I choose the LG-800 or the LG-500?

The LG-500 is a much smaller machine: 520 mm (20.5 in) of X, 420 mm (16.5 in) of Y, 450 mm (17.7 in) of Z and a 300 kg (661 lb) table load, with a 5.5 / 7.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min) motor row. The LG-800 gives more travel in every axis, a 500 kg (1,102 lb) table and the 11 kW motor step.