Hermle C 400 GEN2

Est. $370,000 - $540,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hermle.de Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

Y Travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Max Spindle

15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 rpm (spindle options)

Table Size

1070 × 700 mm (42.1 × 27.6 in), fixed table

Rapid Traverse

35 m/min.

How much does the Hermle C 400 GEN2 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$370,000 - $540,000

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hermle. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hermle C 400 GEN2 is listed with a rigid clamping table of 1070 x 700 mm (42.1 x 27.6 in) that carries 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), under 850 mm (33.5 in) of X, 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z travel. Two tonnes on a machine of this travel is the headline: it takes heavy plates, large vises and multi-station fixtures.

The table is exactly as deep as the Y travel and longer than the X travel. A part that fills the full 1070 mm length is therefore not reachable end to end, and the practical work zone in that direction is set by the 850 mm (33.5 in) of X.

Hermle's page also gives a workpiece body of Ø 650 / H 500 mm, a collision circle of Ø 885 mm (34.8 in) and table clearance of max. 625 mm (24.6 in). A collision circle describes a table that swivels, so those rows relate to the 5-axis version, while the 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) rating is stated for the fixed table. Ask for the load rating of the swivelling table before planning heavy 5-axis parts.

Spindle options are 15,000, 16,000 and 20,000 rpm, rapid traverse is 35 m/min and the control is the Heidenhain TNC7. The base is mineral cast. In the same fixed-table pattern, the C 250 GEN2 below it has an 800 × 616 mm (31.5 × 24.3 in) table for 1,100 kg (2,425 lb), and the C 650 GEN2 above it a 1250 × 982 mm (49.2 × 38.7 in) table for 3,000 kg (6,614 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Collision Circle	Ø 885 mm (34.8 in)
Table Surface	1,070 x 700 mm (42.1 x 27.6 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	35 m/min.
Machine Base	Mineral cast
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC7
Traverse Path	850 x 700 x 500 mm
Body	Ø 650 / H 500 mm
Rotational Speed	15000/16000/20000 1/min
Rigid Clamping Table	1070 x 700 mm
X-Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Workpiece Size	Ø 650 × H 500 mm (Ø 25.6 × H 19.7 in)
Table Clearance	max. 625 mm (24.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 rpm (spindle options)
Table Size	1070 × 700 mm (42.1 × 27.6 in), fixed table
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

Specifications sourced from hermle.de — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load on a rigid clamping table of 1070 x 700 mm (42.1 x 27.6 in)
850 mm (33.5 in) of X and 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y, with the table matching the Y travel
Table clearance of max. 625 mm (24.6 in) for tall fixtures
Workpiece body of Ø 650 / H 500 mm listed for 5-axis work
Nearly twice the table load of the C 250 GEN2, which carries 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)

Limitations

The 1070 mm table is longer than the 850 mm (33.5 in) X travel, so the full table length cannot be machined in one setup
Rapid traverse is 35 m/min; the C 42 U GEN2 is listed at X 45 (60), Y 45 (60), Z 40 (60) m/min
Spindle options end at 20,000 rpm, without the 25,000 and 42,000 rpm choices of the C 42 U GEN2
The 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) rating is given for the fixed table, not for a swivelling one

Best For

Heavy plates and fixtures up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) on the fixed table Parts that need 850 mm (33.5 in) of X and 700 mm (27.6 in) of Y Workpieces up to Ø 650 / H 500 mm on the swivelling version Multi-vise and multi-station setups across a 1070 x 700 mm (42.1 x 27.6 in) table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much weight can the Hermle C 400 GEN2 table carry?

The maximum table load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), listed for the rigid clamping table of 1070 x 700 mm (42.1 x 27.6 in). That figure includes fixtures and vises. It is not stated for a swivelling table, so request that rating separately if the machine is being bought for 5-axis work.

02 What are the travels of the C 400 GEN2?

The traverse path is 850 x 700 x 500 mm: 850 mm (33.5 in) in X, 700 mm (27.6 in) in Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Z. Rapid traverse is 35 m/min. Table clearance is max. 625 mm (24.6 in), which is more than the Z travel and gives room for tall workholding.

03 Which spindle speeds and control does the C 400 GEN2 have?

Hermle lists three spindle options: 15,000, 16,000 and 20,000 rpm. The control is the Heidenhain TNC7. The listed data for this model gives no power or torque figures for the spindles, so ask for them when comparing the three.

04 How does the C 400 GEN2 compare with the C 650 GEN2?

The C 650 GEN2 is the larger machine: 1,050 mm (41.3 in) of X, 900 mm (35.4 in) of Y and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Z, with a 1250 × 982 mm (49.2 × 38.7 in) fixed table for 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). Both are listed at 35 m/min with 15,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 rpm spindle options and the Heidenhain TNC7.