Kent CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Kent CNC S-2000

Q: How much does the Kent CNC S-2000 cost?

The price estimate for the Kent CNC S-2000 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/kent-cnc-s-2000#price; the request is passed to Kent CNC or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-03 · kentusa.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40 (Opt. BT-40)

Table Size

30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm)

Spindle Power

15 hp (11.2 kW)

x axis travel

78.7 in (1,999 mm)

y axis travel

32 in (813 mm)

How much does the Kent CNC S-2000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Kent CNC S-2000 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 Kent CNC S-2000 is a large-travel CNC vertical mill: 78.7 in (1,999 mm) of X, 32 in (813 mm) of Y and 28 in (711 mm) of Z over a 30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm) table. It weighs 16,500 lb (7,484 kg), carries 3,960 lb (1,796 kg) on the table and runs a 15 hp (11.2 kW) CAT 40 spindle from 80 to 6,000 rpm under a Fanuc 0i-MD control.

The point of the machine is reach. Y travel of 32 in (813 mm) is greater than the 30 in (762 mm) width of the table, and spindle center to column is 35 in (889 mm), so the spindle can get to the full width of a plate that covers the table. Along X, 78.7 in (1,999 mm) of travel lets a long weldment, a rail or a row of fixtures be machined in one clamping. Five 5/8 in T-slots run the table for clamping wherever the part needs support.

Height is equally generous. The spindle nose sits between 3 and 31 in (76 and 787 mm) above the table, which takes tall fabrications, angle plates and stacked fixtures. The table is far larger than those of Kent CNC's KVR-series machines of the same 15 hp (11.2 kW) rating: the KVR-4020A offers 43.3 x 19.7 in (1,100 x 500 mm) and 1,760 lb (798 kg).

Two figures temper that capacity. The spindle is the same power as those much smaller machines and tops out at 6,000 rpm, where the KVR-4020A reaches 10,000 rpm, so the S-2000 covers a lot of area at moderate removal rates and is not suited to small-tool, high-speed finishing. And the tool changer is an option: a 20-tool carousel is listed, but the base machine is loaded by hand. BT-40 is the optional taper.

Installation needs planning. The supply is 220 volts, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 70 Amps. Shipping weight is 18,150 lb (8,233 kg), packed at 152 x 96 x 110 in (3,861 x 2,438 x 2,794 mm), so rigging, door height and floor loading should be settled before the order.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	78.7 in (1,999 mm)
Y Axis Travel	32 in (813 mm)
Z Axis Travel	28 in (711 mm)
Table Size	30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm)
T-Slots	5 x 5/8 in
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	3-31 in (76-787 mm)
Spindle Center to Column	35 in (889 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Spindle Taper	CAT 40 (Opt. BT-40)
Spindle Speed Range	80-6,000 rpm
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Tool Changer	Optional 20-tool carousel
Max Table Load	3,960 lb (1,796 kg)
Coolant Pump	0.25 hp (0.2 kW)
CNC Control	Fanuc 0i-MD
Machine Weight	16,500 lb (7,484 kg)
Shipping Weight	18,150 lb (8,233 kg)
Packing Dimensions	152 x 96 x 110 in (3,861 x 2,438 x 2,794 mm)
Power Requirement	220 volts, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 70 Amps

Specifications sourced from kentusa.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

78.7 x 32 x 28 in (1,999 x 813 x 711 mm) of travel over a 30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm) table
Table load of 3,960 lb (1,796 kg) on a 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) machine
Y travel of 32 in (813 mm) exceeds the 30 in (762 mm) table width, so the whole table width is reachable
3-31 in (76-787 mm) from spindle nose to table for tall parts and fixtures
15 hp (11.2 kW) CAT 40 spindle with an 80-6,000 rpm range and a Fanuc 0i-MD control

Limitations

The 20-tool carousel tool changer is an option, not standard
Maximum spindle speed is 6,000 rpm, against 10,000 rpm on the KVR-4020A
15 hp (11.2 kW) is the same spindle power as the far smaller KVR-2418A, so removal rates do not scale with the envelope
Needs 70 Amps at 220 volts 3-phase and ships at 18,150 lb (8,233 kg)

Best For

Long parts, rails and weldments up to 78.7 in (1,999 mm) in X Large plates across the 30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm) table Tall fabrications needing up to 31 in (787 mm) under the spindle Heavy workpieces up to 3,960 lb (1,796 kg) Several fixtures in a row machined in one setup

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a part can the S-2000 machine?

Travels are 78.7 in (1,999 mm) in X, 32 in (813 mm) in Y and 28 in (711 mm) in Z. The table measures 30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm), has five 5/8 in T-slots and carries up to 3,960 lb (1,796 kg). The distance from spindle nose to table ranges from 3 to 31 in (76 to 787 mm).

02 Does the S-2000 have an automatic tool changer?

Only as an option. The table lists an optional 20-tool carousel. If the work involves many tools per part, make sure the carousel is on the quotation, because the base specification does not include a tool changer.

03 What spindle does the S-2000 have?

A 15 hp (11.2 kW) spindle with a CAT 40 taper, BT-40 as an option, and a speed range of 80-6,000 rpm. That power rating matches Kent CNC's KVR-2418A, which has a 29.9 x 18.1 in (759 x 460 mm) table, so the S-2000 is chosen for its size, not for a stronger spindle.

04 How does the S-2000 compare with the TW-50MCO?

The TW-50MCO has an 18 x 68 in (457 x 1,727 mm) table rated at 1,760 lb (798 kg), an 8,000 rpm spindle, a 20-tool carousel ATC and a weight of 7,700 lb (3,493 kg). The S-2000 has a 30 x 92 in (762 x 2,337 mm) table rated at 3,960 lb (1,796 kg), a 6,000 rpm spindle of 15 hp (11.2 kW) and a weight of 16,500 lb (7,484 kg), with the carousel as an option.

05 What does the S-2000 need for installation?

Electrical supply is 220 volts, 60 Hz, 3-phase, 70 Amps. The machine weighs 16,500 lb (7,484 kg) and ships at 18,150 lb (8,233 kg) in a 152 x 96 x 110 in (3,861 x 2,438 x 2,794 mm) package. The coolant pump is 0.25 hp (0.2 kW).