Yamazaki Mazak CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Mazak HQR-250 NEO

Est. $350,000 - $550,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · mazak.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,000 rpm

Spindle Power

22 kW (30 HP) continuous

bed length type

850U

chuck size

10 in

spindle max torque 30 min rating

368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) (30 min. rating)

spindle power intermittent

26 kW (35 HP) (30 min. rating)

How much does the Mazak HQR-250 NEO cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 - $550,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Yamazaki Mazak. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

On the Mazak HQR-250 NEO a 10 in, 22 kW (30 HP) continuous main spindle meets the three-turret layout of the HQR NEO series. Mazak's model list calls it HQR-250/3 NEO and gives the configuration as Milling, Second Spindle, Y-axis. At 35,053 lb (15,900 kg) it is a heavy machine for its chuck size.

Start with the spindles, because they are unequal. The main spindle has a 10 in chuck, a 4,000 rpm limit, 26 kW (35 HP) on the 30 min. rating and 368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) of torque on that rating. The second spindle has an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, with 22 kW (30 HP) on the 30 min. rating. Heavy metal removal belongs on the main side, and the part must be holdable in an 8 in chuck after transfer.

Against the HQR-200 NEO the difference is the main spindle. The HQR-200 NEO lists an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous and weighs 34,832 lb (15,800 kg), a small gap in mass for a full step in chuck size. Against the HQR-250MSY, which shares the 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous, the NEO is the heavier machine; the HQR-250MSY weighs 29,211 lb (13,250 kg).

The travel rows are given for an upper and a lower turret: 8 in (203 mm) of X on both, 24 in (610 mm) and 32 in (813 mm) of Z, and 4 in (102 mm) of Y on each. Z rapids are 1,417 ipm (36 m/min). Y rapids differ, 1,024 ipm (26 m/min) on the upper turret and 787 ipm (20 m/min) on the lower. Tooling is 1 in (25 mm) shank with boring bars to Ø2 in (51 mm), and rotary tools run to 6,000 rpm on 2.2 kW (3 HP) continuous.

For the series Mazak offers bar work capacity up to Ø4.02 in as an option. The machine needs 138 in (3,505 mm) × 109 in (2,769 mm) of floor with MAZATROL SmoothG and 100 in (2,540 mm) of height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Bed Length Type	850U
Chuck Size	10 in
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm
Spindle Max Torque 30 Min Rating	368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) (30 min. rating)
Spindle Power Intermittent	26 kW (35 HP) (30 min. rating)
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (30 HP) continuous
Sub Spindle Chuck Size	8 in
Sub Spindle Speed	5,000 rpm
Sub Spindle Power Intermittent	22 kW (30 HP) (30 min. rating)
Sub Spindle Power	15 kW (20 HP) continuous
Turrets Tool Storage Capacity	12
Turrets Tool Shank Height	1 in (25 mm)
Turrets Boring Bar Shank Diameter	Ø2 in (51 mm)
Milling Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Rotary Tool Spindle Max Torque 3 Min Rating	26 ft-lb (35 Nm) (3 min. rating)
Rotary Tool Spindle Spindle Motor 10 Min Rating	5.5 kW (7.5 HP) (10 min. rating)
Milling Spindle Power	2.2 kW (3 HP) continuous
Travel X Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	8 in (203 mm) / 8 in (203 mm)
Travel Y Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	4 in (102 mm) (±2 in (51 mm)) / 4 in (102 mm) (±2 in (51 mm))
Travel Z Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	24 in (610 mm) / 32 in (813 mm)
Rapid Traverse X Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	1,181 ipm (30 m/min) / 1,181 ipm (30 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	1,024 ipm (26 m/min) / 787 ipm (20 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret	1,417 ipm (36 m/min) / 1,417 ipm (36 m/min)
Floor Space Required	138 in (3,505 mm) × 109 in (2,769 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothG)
Machine Height	100 in (2,540 mm)
Machine Weight	35,053 lb (15,900 kg)

Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

10 in main chuck with 22 kW (30 HP) continuous and 368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) on the 30 min. rating
3 turret / 2 spindle construction, in Mazak's description of the HQR NEO series
Second spindle with an 8 in chuck that runs to 5,000 rpm
Y travel of 4 in (102 mm), ±2 in (51 mm), on both the upper and the lower turret
Boring bars up to Ø2 in (51 mm) shank and 1 in (25 mm) tool shank height

Limitations

Main spindle is limited to 4,000 rpm
Second spindle is rated 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, well below the main spindle's 22 kW (30 HP) continuous
35,053 lb (15,900 kg) of machine weight to plan for, against 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) for the HQR-250MSY
Upper turret Z travel is 24 in (610 mm), which caps the length that turret can cover
Bar capacity is not in this model's table; the series figure of up to Ø4.02 in is an option

Best For

Large-diameter production parts with many operations per cycle Heavy OP1 turning on the 10 in chuck followed by OP2 on the 8 in second spindle Automated cells with a bar feeder, unloader or robot, all optional in the series Programmers ready to run synchronized three-turret cycles

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the HQR-250 NEO compare with the HQR-200 NEO?

The HQR-250 NEO has a 10 in main chuck, 4,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous, and weighs 35,053 lb (15,900 kg). The HQR-200 NEO has an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, and weighs 34,832 lb (15,800 kg). The two are close in mass, so the decision rests on chuck size, speed and main spindle power.

02 What are the spindle specifications of the HQR-250 NEO?

Main spindle: 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm, 22 kW (30 HP) continuous, 26 kW (35 HP) and 368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) on the 30 min. rating. Second spindle: 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm, 15 kW (20 HP) continuous and 22 kW (30 HP) on the 30 min. rating.

03 How are three turrets kept synchronized on the HQR-250 NEO?

Mazak describes several functions for the HQR NEO series. In inter-grid single block operation, all turrets in operation stop simultaneously when one turret completes a process. Override is applied to standby time as well as operating time, so adjusting it does not disturb synchronization between turrets. Interference check functions cover the turret movements, and Virtual Machining lets the machining shape and interference be checked in advance.

04 Should I buy the HQR-250 NEO or the HQR-250MSY?

Both list a 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous. The HQR-250 NEO belongs to the series Mazak describes as 3 turret / 2 spindle and weighs 35,053 lb (15,900 kg); the HQR-250MSY weighs 29,211 lb (13,250 kg). The NEO makes sense when the part has enough simultaneous operations to use a third turret.