Johnford VTC-5000ATC
Key Specifications
Tool Capacity
Spindle Power
max swing diameter
max turning diameter
max turning height
table diameter
How much does the Johnford VTC-5000ATC cost?
Price estimate
We do not have a price for the Johnford VTC-5000ATC 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
Six metres of swing defines the Johnford VTC-5000ATC. The work table is Ø5,000 mm (Ø196.9 in), maximum turning diameter Ø6,000 mm (Ø236.2 in), and the ram reaches across it with 4,180 mm (164.6 in) of X travel.
In the maker's table it reads as a wider VTC-4000ATC. Table load, 60,000 kg (132,000 lb), is the same on both. So are the torque of 200,564 Nm (147,936 lb-ft), the 1-60 rpm table speed, and the twin-motor, twin-pinion drive with 45 / 55 kW (60.3 / 73.8 hp) standard and 60 / 75 kW (80.5 / 100.6 hp) optional. The extra diameter comes with more machine: the VTC-5000ATC weighs 150,000 kg (330,000 lb) where the VTC-4000ATC weighs 120,000 kg (264,000 lb).
Who needs the wider swing without more load? Makers of large rings and shells. A six-metre slewing ring for a crane or an excavator, a wind turbine flange, a tunnel boring machine bearing seat or a pressure vessel end weighs far less than a solid disc of the same diameter. The turning is mostly at the rim, where 60 rpm is already a high surface speed.
The usual VTC options matter more as diameter grows. Linear scales on X and Z help hold size across a long cross travel. The C-axis, driven here by a 7 kW CF axis motor, and the 2,000 rpm power spindle allow bolt circles to be drilled on the turning setup, which saves moving a six-metre ring to another machine.
Overall size is 10,950 x 8,820 x 8,470 mm (431.1 x 347.2 x 333.5 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing Diameter | Ø6,000 mm (Ø236.2 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø6,000 mm (Ø236.2 in) |
| Max Turning Height | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) Std. / 3,000 mm (118.1 in) / 3,500 mm (137.8 in) / 4,000 mm (157.5 in) Opt. |
| Table Diameter | Ø5,000 mm (Ø196.9 in) |
| Max Table Load | 60,000 kg (132,000 lb) |
| X Axis Travel | 4,180 mm (164.6 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| W Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) Std.; 2,000, 2,500, 3,000 mm (78.7, 98.4, 118.1 in) Opt. |
| Table Speed | 1-60 rpm |
| Spindle Speed Steps | Auto Hi-Lo |
| Spindle Torque | 200,564 Nm (147,936 lb-ft) |
| Power Spindle Speed Optional | 2,000 rpm |
| Rapid Traverse Xz | 10 / 10 m/min (394 / 394 ipm) |
| Tool Capacity | ATC type: 12 (Std.) |
| Tool Shank | BT-50 (Std.); BT-60 (Opt.) |
| Max Tool Size ATC | 300W x 155T x 400L(Std.) / 400W x 155Tx 400L(Opt) (mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Max ATC Load | 1,200 kg (2,640 lb) |
| Tool Change Time | 30 sec |
| Square Tool Holder Size | □32 x □32 (Ø60)(Std.); □40 x □40 (Ø60)(Opt.) (mm) |
| Ram Cross Section | 300 x 300 mm (12 x 12 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 45 / 55 kW (60.3 / 73.8 hp) (Std.); 60 / 75 kW (80.5 / 100.6 hp) (Opt.); (Twin motors+Twin pinions) |
| Power Spindle Motor Optional | 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) (Std.); 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) (Opt.) |
| Axis Servo Motors Xz | 7 / 7 kW |
| Cf Axis Motor Optional | 7 kW |
| Coolant Pump Motor | Chip flushing coolant 1.3kW TPHK 4T 3-3S (3 bar); Coolant thru tool tip 3.0kW TPRK 2T6-5S (5 bar) |
| Cross Rail Motor | 7.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Motor | 3.8 kW |
| Machine Weight | 150,000 kg (330,000 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 10,950 x 8,820 x 8,470 mm (431.1 x 347.2 x 333.5 in) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Ø6,000 mm (Ø236.2 in) swing and turning diameter
- 4,180 mm (164.6 in) of cross travel
- 60,000 kg (132,000 lb) table load with twin motors and twin pinions
- 200,564 Nm (147,936 lb-ft) of maximum spindle torque
- Optional C-axis with a 7 kW CF axis motor and a 2,000 rpm power spindle
Limitations
- Table load is no higher than on the smaller VTC-4000ATC
- 150,000 kg (330,000 lb) machine weight
- 1-60 rpm table speed leaves low surface speed on small diameters
- Linear scales on X and Z are an option
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Ø6,000 mm (Ø236.2 in), on a work table of Ø5,000 mm (Ø196.9 in). Standard turning height is 2,500 mm (98.4 in), with 3,000 mm (118.1 in), 3,500 mm (137.8 in) and 4,000 mm (157.5 in) as options.
02
Not by the published figures. Both list 200,564 Nm (147,936 lb-ft), 1-60 rpm and a 60,000 kg (132,000 lb) table load. The VTC-5000ATC has the larger table and swing, 4,180 mm (164.6 in) of X travel against 3,680 mm (144.9 in) on the VTC-4000ATC, and more machine weight.
03
A 12-tool ATC with BT-50 shanks, BT-60 optional. Tools can weigh 80 kg (176 lb) each and the ATC is rated for 1,200 kg (2,640 lb) in total. Tool change time is 30 sec.
04
10,950 x 8,820 x 8,470 mm (431.1 x 347.2 x 333.5 in) and 150,000 kg (330,000 lb). The height applies to the standard configuration; the optional turning heights and cross rail travels will change it.
