Kinetic K4000

Q: How much does the Kinetic K4000 cost?

The price estimate for the Kinetic K4000 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/kinetic-k4000#price; the request is passed to Kinetic or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · kineticusa.com Updated 2026-10-05

Kinetic K4000 plasma cutting system with tool changer

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

24 tool stations

Rapid Traverse

800 in/min (20.3 m/min)

plasma cutting thickness max

4 in (102 mm)

oxy fuel cutting thickness max

8 in (203 mm)

table width max

18 ft (5.49 m)

How much does the Kinetic K4000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Kinetic K4000 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

Kinetic describes the K4000 as a heavy-duty combination plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting and milling machine. In practice it is the middle of three moving-gantry models: a CAT 40 spindle with 24 tool stations riding the same bridge as the torches, rated for high-production drilling up to a 2 in (51 mm) hole and tapping up to a 1 in (25 mm) hole.

Those two figures decide whether this is the right size. Drilling to 2 in (51 mm) covers a wider span of structural bolt holes than the K3000, which stops at 1-1/4 in (32 mm). Boring reaches 6 in (152 mm). Anything rounder and larger is milled by interpolation, listed as any diameter, and the same spindle does counter boring, chamfering, thread milling and scribed part marking.

Cutting ratings do not change with the model. Plasma is listed up to 4 in (102 mm) thick and oxy fuel up to 8 in (203 mm) thick, with plasma, oxy fuel and triple oxy beveling. So the choice between this machine and its neighbours is a machining choice, not a cutting one.

The table can be built up to 18 ft (5.49 m) wide and up to 200 ft (60.96 m) long. On a bed that size the gantry spends real time travelling between plates, at a traverse speed of 800 in/min (20.3 m/min). Tool changes are automated and take under 3 seconds, so a nest that alternates between drill sizes loses little to the changer. Kinetic lists a one-piece welded gantry on floor mounted rails, programmable ball screw drives for the vertical axes and a closed chip extraction system that automates chip collection.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Plasma Cutting Thickness Max	4 in (102 mm)
Oxy Fuel Cutting Thickness Max	8 in (203 mm)
Table Width Max	18 ft (5.49 m)
Table Length Max	200 ft (60.96 m)
Drilling Capacity	2 in (51 mm) hole (high-production drilling)
Tapping Capacity	1 in (25 mm) hole
Boring Capacity	6 in (152 mm)
Milling	Interpolated milling to any diameter
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	24 tool stations
Tool Change Time	Under 3 seconds
Rapid Traverse Rate	800 in/min (20.3 m/min)
Plasma Torches	Up to 2 independently driven plasma torches
Drive System	Dual driven rack and pinion; linear rails with helical racking
Operator Screen	19 in (483 mm) LCD touchscreen
Plasma Systems Available	Hypertherm HPR800XD, HPR400XD, XPR460, XPR300, XPR170

Specifications sourced from kineticusa.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

High-production drilling up to a 2 in (51 mm) hole, against 1-1/4 in (32 mm) on the K3000
Tapping up to a 1 in (25 mm) hole and boring to 6 in (152 mm) on the cutting table
CAT 40 spindle fed from 24 tool stations, with tool changes in under 3 seconds
Same cutting ratings as the largest model: plasma up to 4 in (102 mm) and oxy fuel up to 8 in (203 mm) thick
One-piece welded gantry and programmable ball screw drives for the vertical axes

Limitations

A 40-taper spindle: the K5000 moves to CAT 50 and drills to 4 in (102 mm)
No spindle power, torque or speed is published, so heavy milling capacity has to be confirmed with Kinetic
Traverse speed of 800 in/min (20.3 m/min) on tables that can run to 200 ft (60.96 m)
Part unloading and pass-through handling are options, not part of the base machine

Best For

Structural and fabricated plate with bolt holes up to 2 in (51 mm) Tapped holes up to 1 in (25 mm) made in the same setup as the profile Bored features up to 6 in (152 mm) in burned plate Shops that have outgrown the drilling limit of the K3000

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size holes can the Kinetic K4000 drill?

High-production drilling is listed up to a 2 in (51 mm) hole. Tapping goes up to a 1 in (25 mm) hole and boring to 6 in (152 mm). Beyond that Kinetic lists interpolated milling to any diameter, which uses a smaller cutter on a circular path instead of a full-size drill.

02 Is the K4000 spindle CAT 40 or CAT 50?

CAT 40. Kinetic's benefits list reads CAT 40 spindle with 24 tool stations, and tool changes are automated in under 3 seconds. The K5000 is the model with a CAT 50 spindle. Kinetic does not publish spindle power or speed for either on its product pages.

03 Does the K4000 cut thicker plate than the K3000?

No. Both are listed for plasma up to 4 in (102 mm) thick and oxy fuel up to 8 in (203 mm) thick. What the K4000 adds is machining capacity: drilling to 2 in (51 mm) where the K3000 is listed to 1-1/4 in (32 mm).

04 How are chips and coolant handled on the K4000?

Kinetic lists a closed chip extraction system that automates chip collection, a coolant recycling system that minimizes refills and through-spindle coolant to extend tooling life.

05 How many plasma torches can the K4000 carry?

The machine has multiple lifter stations for up to 2 independently driven plasma torches. Oxy fuel cutting, plasma bevel cutting, oxy fuel bevel cutting and multi torch cutting are all in the list of available cutting heads, so the torch layout is decided when the machine is specified.