Mazak HQR-250MSY
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
bed length type
chuck size
spindle max torque 30 min rating
spindle power intermittent
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Mazak HQR-250MSY puts a 10 in chuck and a 22 kW (30 HP) continuous main spindle on the HQR twin-turret platform, the largest chuck and the highest continuous spindle power among the MSY models of the series. The main spindle runs to 4,000 rpm, gives 26 kW (35 HP) on the 30 min. rating and reaches 368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) of torque on the same 30 min. rating.
Note what happens at the other end. The second spindle carries an 8 in chuck, runs to 5,000 rpm and is rated 15 kW (20 HP) continuous, 22 kW (30 HP) on the 30 min. rating. Those are the same chuck size, speed and continuous power that the HQR-200MSY lists, so the first operation is where this machine gains. A part gripped on a large diameter for OP1 has to present a diameter that an 8 in chuck can hold for OP2.
Mazak's model list gives the configuration as Milling, Second Spindle, Y-axis. Each of the two turrets holds 12 tools and has 4 in (102 mm) of Y travel, ±2 in (51 mm). The upper turret moves 8 in (203 mm) in X and 30 in (762 mm) in Z, the lower turret 6 in (152 mm) and 32 in (813 mm). X rapids are 1,181 ipm (30 m/min) on the upper turret and 945 ipm (24 m/min) on the lower; Y rapids are 1,024 ipm (26 m/min) and 787 ipm (20 m/min).
Rotary tools are small for a machine of this size: 6,000 rpm, 2.2 kW (3 HP) continuous and 26 ft-lb (35 Nm) on the 3 min. rating. Boring bars up to Ø2 in (51 mm) shank fit the turrets.
At 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) it weighs little more than the HQR-200MSY at 28,329 lb (12,850 kg). Floor space is 138 in (3,505 mm) × 104 in (2,642 mm) with the MAZATROL SmoothG control, on the 850U bed class.
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) / 6 in (152 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 | 30 in (762 mm) / 32 in (813 mm) |
| Rapid Traverse X Axis Upper Turret Lower Turret | 1,181 ipm (30 m/min) / 945 ipm (24 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) × 104 in (2,642 mm) (W × L, MAZATROL SmoothG) |
| Machine Height | 98 in (2,489 mm) |
| Machine Weight | 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) |
Specifications sourced from mazak.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 10 in main chuck with 22 kW (30 HP) continuous and 26 kW (35 HP) on the 30 min. rating
- Main spindle torque of 368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) on the 30 min. rating
- Second spindle with an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous
- Two 12-tool turrets, each with a 4 in (102 mm) Y-axis
- Z travel of 30 in (762 mm) for the upper turret and 32 in (813 mm) for the lower one
Limitations
- Main spindle speed is limited to 4,000 rpm, which holds back small-diameter work
- The second spindle is smaller than the main: 8 in chuck and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous against 10 in and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous
- Rotary tools are 2.2 kW (3 HP) continuous, light for a 10 in machine
- Lower turret X travel is 6 in (152 mm) against 8 in (203 mm) on the upper turret
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Mazak's table lists a 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous for the main spindle, and an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 15 kW (20 HP) continuous for the second spindle. The table does not give a reason. The second operation is often the lighter one, but check that the OP2 gripping diameter and cut suit the smaller spindle.
02
368.8 ft-lb (500 Nm) on the 30 min. rating, on the main spindle. Power on the same rating is 26 kW (35 HP), and the continuous rating is 22 kW (30 HP). Mazak's table for this model gives no torque figure for the second spindle.
03
On the headline figures they match: a 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm and 22 kW (30 HP) continuous. The HQR-250 NEO is the heavier machine at 35,053 lb (15,900 kg), against 29,211 lb (13,250 kg) for the HQR-250MSY. The HQR-250MSY has two turrets, an upper and a lower, each with 12 tools.
04
Upper turret: 8 in (203 mm) in X and 30 in (762 mm) in Z. Lower turret: 6 in (152 mm) in X and 32 in (813 mm) in Z. Y is 4 in (102 mm), ±2 in (51 mm), on each turret. Z rapids are 1,417 ipm (36 m/min) for both.
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