Hartford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Hartford S PLUS-10

Q: How much does the Hartford S PLUS-10 cost?

The price estimate for the Hartford S PLUS-10 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-s-plus-10#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

1,150 x 520 mm (45.3 x 20.5 in)

Spindle Power

7.5 / 11 opt. 11 / 15, 15 /18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

max table load

700 kg (1,543 lb)

t slots

18 x 100 (5) mm

How much does the Hartford S PLUS-10 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Hartford S PLUS-10 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 S PLUS-10 is a production-oriented vertical machining center: 1,020 mm (40.2 in) of X travel, 520 mm (20.5 in) of Y and 550 mm (21.7 in) of Z, with a #40 spindle and linear guideways. Hartford brands the S PLUS pair as its Production Center.

Two things set it apart from the similarly sized LG-1000. The first is power. The S PLUS-10 starts at a 7.5 / 11 kW spindle motor and offers 11 / 15 kW and 15 / 18.5 kW as options, where the LG-1000 row reads 5.5 / 7.5 / 11 kW. The second is a stated accuracy: Hartford quotes positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability within 5μm under its MGPS standard.

Z travel is shorter than on the LG-1000, 550 mm (21.7 in) against 630 mm (24.8 in), and the Z axis runs without a counterweight, which Hartford says gives the best dynamic accuracy. All three axes are driven by servo motors coupled directly to the ballscrews. The minimum tool change time is given as 1.38 secs.

The table is 1,150 x 520 mm (45.3 x 20.5 in) with five T-slots, listed as 18 x 100 (5) mm, and a 700 kg (1,543 lb) average load. Spindle speeds are 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm by pulley or 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm with the DDS head, and the arm-type changer holds 24 tools, or 30.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,150 x 520 mm (45.3 x 20.5 in)
Max Table Load	700 kg (1,543 lb)
T-Slots	18 x 100 (5) mm
X Axis Travel	1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Y Axis Travel	520 mm (20.5 in)
Z Axis Travel	550 mm (21.7 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 (30) pcs
Tool Shank	BT40 (BBT /CAT /DIN)
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 / 11 opt. 11 / 15, 15 /18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Spindle motor from 7.5 / 11 kW up to an optional 15 / 18.5 kW (Cont. / 30 min) on a one-metre 40-taper machine
Positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability within 5μm, as stated by Hartford under MGPS
Minimum tool change time of 1.38 secs
Five T-slots, listed as 18 x 100 (5) mm, across a 520 mm (20.5 in) deep table
Z axis without counterweight and direct-coupled ballscrew drives on all three axes

Limitations

Z travel of 550 mm (21.7 in) is less than the 630 mm (24.8 in) of the LG-1000
Table load of 700 kg (1,543 lb)
Magazine capacity is 24 tools, or 30; no larger magazine is listed
No rapid traverse rate or torque figure appears on the product page

Best For

Series production of 40-taper parts up to about a metre long Steel parts that need the 15 / 18.5 kW motor option Short-cycle work where a 1.38 secs tool change counts Jobs with positioning tolerances that call for a stated machine accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the main specifications of the Hartford S PLUS-10?

Travels are 1,020 mm (40.2 in) in X, 520 mm (20.5 in) in Y and 550 mm (21.7 in) in Z. The table is 1,150 x 520 mm (45.3 x 20.5 in) for 700 kg (1,543 lb). The #40 spindle runs 8,000 / 10,000 / 12,000 rpm by pulley or 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm as a DDS unit.

02 How accurate is the S PLUS-10?

Hartford states positioning accuracy within 8μm and repeatability accuracy within 5μm for the S PLUS under its MGPS (Micro Grade Process and Standard) programme. A headline on the same page gives the positioning figure as ± 8 μm (VDI).

03 What spindle motor does the S PLUS-10 have?

The base motor is 7.5 / 11 kW. Options are 11 / 15 kW and 15 / 18.5 kW, all given as continuous / 30 min ratings. Which spindle speed each motor is paired with is not stated on the page.

04 How does the S PLUS-10 differ from the S PLUS-8?

The S PLUS-8 is the shorter version, with 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel, a 950 x 520 mm (37.4 x 20.5 in) table and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) load rating. Y and Z travel, spindle lists, motor options and magazine are the same.