Johnford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Johnford SV-60H

Q: How much does the Johnford SV-60H cost?

The price estimate for the Johnford SV-60H 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/johnford-sv-60h#price; the request is passed to Johnford or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · johnford.com.tw Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

60~6,000 rpm (BT-50 / CAT-50)

Tool Capacity

Armless 20; Arm type 24/32 (Opt.)

Table Size

1,600 x 700 mm (63 x 27.6 in)

Spindle Power

11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) Hi-Lo Gear (cont./30 min)

x axis travel

1,525 mm (60 in)

y axis travel

710 mm (28 in)

How much does the Johnford SV-60H cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Johnford SV-60H 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

At 11,500 kg (25,353 lb), the Johnford SV-60H is the heaviest machine in the SV series and the one best matched to its own spindle. It is a 50-taper vertical machining center with a BT-50 / CAT-50 spindle at 60~6,000 rpm, an 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) Hi-Lo gear drive and 1,525 mm (60 in) of X travel.

Mass is what lets a geared 50-taper spindle work properly, and here there is plenty of it under a 1,600 x 700 mm (63 x 27.6 in) table that carries 1,700 kg (3,740 lb). The SV-33H at 7,000 kg (15,400 lb) and the SV-48H at 7,500 kg (16,500 lb) put the same spindle on much lighter frames. For long steel parts, machine bases, press plates and similar work that is roughed with large cutters, this is the SV model to look at first.

Travels in the other axes are 710 mm (28 in) in Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) in Z, with 100~730 mm (3.94~28.7 in) from spindle nose to table. The 20-tool armless changer handles tools of 125 mm (5 in) diameter in adjacent pockets, 250 mm (9.8 in) without adjacent tools, 400 mm (15.7 in) in length and 15 kg (33 lb). All axes rapid at 24 m/min (945 ipm).

One caution on options. The table prints no optional spindle or motor for the SV-60H, whereas the SV-48H column offers 8,000 or 10,000 rpm cartridge spindles and larger motors. The machine needs 3,940 x 3,900 mm (155 x 154 in) of floor and 3,240 mm (128 in) of height, and the standard list covers a full enclosure with interlocks, four screw type chip conveyors and rigid tapping.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,600 x 700 mm (63 x 27.6 in)
X Axis Travel	1,525 mm (60 in)
Y Axis Travel	710 mm (28 in)
Z Axis Travel	630 mm (24.8 in)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	100~730 mm (3.94~28.7 in)
Distance Spindle to Column	740 mm (29.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	60~6,000 rpm (BT-50 / CAT-50)
Spindle Motor Power	11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) Hi-Lo Gear (cont./30 min)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	24 / 24 / 24 m/min (945 / 945 / 945 ipm)
Cutting Feed Rate	1~12,000 mm/min (0.04~472 ipm)
Tool Selection	Bi-direction random type, Shortest path
Tool Capacity	Armless 20; Arm type 24/32 (Opt.)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	125 mm (5 in)
Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tools	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Length	400 mm (15.7 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 lb)
Max Table Load	1,700 kg (3,740 lb)
Machine Weight	11,500 kg (25,353 lb)
Machine Dimensions	3,940 x 3,900 x 3,240 mm (155 x 154 x 128 in)

Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Heaviest SV model at 11,500 kg (25,353 lb), carrying a geared BT-50 / CAT-50 spindle
1,525 mm (60 in) X travel with a 1,700 kg (3,740 lb) table load
Takes tools up to 15 kg (33 lb), 400 mm (15.7 in) long and 250 mm (9.8 in) in diameter without adjacent tools
Full enclosure with interlocks and four screw type chip conveyors with trolley are standard

Limitations

6,000 rpm maximum spindle speed, with no faster option printed for this model
20-tool armless magazine as standard
Z travel of 630 mm (24.8 in) is the same as on the much smaller SV-48H
Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) are slower in X and Y than on the SV-33H and SV-41H

Best For

Heavy milling of long steel and cast iron parts up to 1,525 mm (60 in) Machine bases, plates and die shoes up to 1,700 kg (3,740 lb) Large face mills and boring tools on BT-50 or CAT-50 holders

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the main specifications of the Johnford SV-60H?

Travels of 1,525 x 710 x 630 mm (60 x 28 x 24.8 in), a 1,600 x 700 mm (63 x 27.6 in) table with a 1,700 kg (3,740 lb) load capacity, and a BT-50 / CAT-50 spindle at 60~6,000 rpm with an 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) Hi-Lo gear drive.

02 How much heavier is the SV-60H than the other SV models?

The SV-60H weighs 11,500 kg (25,353 lb). The 40-taper SV-60 weighs 11,000 kg (24,250 lb), and the SV-48H weighs 7,500 kg (16,500 lb) with the same spindle and the same Y and Z travels.

03 What size tools does the SV-60H accept?

Maximum tool diameter is 125 mm (5 in) with adjacent tools and 250 mm (9.8 in) without. Maximum tool length is 400 mm (15.7 in) and maximum tool weight 15 kg (33 lb). The standard armless changer holds 20 tools; arm type 24 or 32 tool changers are optional.

04 What control and options are listed for the SV-60H?

Fanuc 0i-MF PLUS with a 10.4 in LCD and Manual Guide i is the basic configuration. Listed options include Siemens SINUMERIK 828D, linear scales on X, Y or Z, a thermal compensation system for the spindle, and a 4th-axis rotary table with tailstock.