Hartford VW-734
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Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
max table load
x axis travel
y axis travel
How much does the Hartford VW-734 cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Hartford VW-734 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 VW-734 is the long version of its VW moving-crossbeam double-column machining center. X travel is 7,050 mm (277.6 in). Y travel is 3,400 mm (133.9 in), Z 1,000 mm (39.4 in) and W 1,500 mm (59.1 in), over a 7,000 x 2,100 mm (275.6 x 82.7 in) table.
The load rating is 18,000 kg (39,683 lb). Spread over seven metres that is a moderate figure, lower than the 27,000 kg (59,524 lb) of the MW-743, whose table is also wider. The VW-734 is the lighter-duty of the two seven-metre moving-crossbeam machines and suits long parts that are not especially heavy: fabricated beams, vehicle and rail structures, long aluminium plates.
Only ten rows are published for this model. They give a #50 spindle nose, BT-50 shanks with CAT50, DIN and BBT50 alternatives, a tool magazine of 32, 40 or 62, and a gear spindle at 6,000 rpm marked as an option. No motor rating is shown.
The descriptive text on the page repeats that of the MW series: twin ballscrews and twin servo motors on the W axis, column bases extended to 1250mm, a nitrogen accumulator for the Z counterbalance and an automatic changer for universal, 90 degree and extension heads. Since that text was written for another series, it is best treated as a description of what Hartford offers on this class of machine.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 7,000 x 2,100 mm (275.6 x 82.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 7,050 mm (277.6 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 3,400 mm (133.9 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| W Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Spindle Taper | #50 |
| Spindle Speed Gear | 6,000 (opt.) rpm |
| Tool Capacity | A: 32 (40 / 62) pcs |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (CAT50 / DIN / BBT50) |
Specifications sourced from hartfordcnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 7,050 mm (277.6 in) of X travel with a moving crossbeam
- W axis of 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
- 3,400 mm (133.9 in) of Y travel over a 2,100 mm wide table
- 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) table load
- 32, 40 or 62 tool magazine
Limitations
- Table load is well below the 27,000 kg (59,524 lb) of the MW-743
- Spindle motor power is not published
- Narrow 2,100 mm table for a seven-metre machine
- The feature text on the page refers to the MW series
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X travel is 7,050 mm (277.6 in) and the table is 7,000 x 2,100 mm (275.6 x 82.7 in). Y travel is 3,400 mm (133.9 in), Z travel 1,000 mm (39.4 in) and W travel 1,500 mm (59.1 in).
02
18,000 kg (39,683 lb) as an average load. The shorter VW-434 carries 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) on a 4,000 x 2,100 mm (157.5 x 82.7 in) table.
03
A #50 spindle nose and a gear spindle at 6,000 rpm marked as an option. The table has no spindle motor row, so power, torque and the standard spindle need to be confirmed with Hartford.
04
If the work is heavy or wide, yes. The MW-743 has a 7,000 x 3,000 mm (275.6 x 118.1 in) table rated for 27,000 kg (59,524 lb) and 4,300 mm (169.3 in) of Y travel. The VW-734 is narrower and carries 18,000 kg (39,683 lb).
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