Onsrud 217G
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Spindle Power
table size x
table size y
machine length
How much does the Onsrud 217G cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Onsrud 217G is an eighteen-foot, five-foot-wide gantry router with 28 in (711 mm) of Z-stroke. Its table is 217 in (5,512 mm) in X and 61 in (1,550 mm) in Y.
In Onsrud's table it is the tall-stroke counterpart of the 241G. The two share a frame class, but the 217G gives back about two feet of table: 217 in (5,512 mm) against 242 in (6,147 mm) on the 241G. Buyers comparing the two should start from the workpiece. If the part is flat and long, the 241G holds more of it. If it is thick, or sits on a fixture, only the 217G clears it.
Size the building for 323 in (8,205 mm) of length, 142 in (3,607 mm) of width and 155 in (3,937 mm) of height. The table has 5 vacuum zones as standard.
What can 28 in of stroke do on three axes? It lets the spindle retract above a tall part and come down beside it, so the sides of blocks can be profiled with long cutters. It lets several sheets or slabs be stacked. And it gives room for jigs that lift work off the table. The standard 18 hp (13.4 kW), 24,000 rpm spindle and 12-tool capacity are the same as on the sheet models.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size X | 217 in (5,512 mm) |
| Table Size Y | 61 in (1,550 mm) |
| Machine Length | 323 in (8,205 mm) |
| Machine Width | 142 in (3,607 mm) |
| Machine Height | 155 in (3,937 mm) |
| Vacuum Zones Standard | 5 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 12 (larger capacity tool changers optional) |
| Z Stroke | 28 in (711 mm) |
| Spindle Power Optional | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
| Spindles Optional | Up to 4 |
| Dual Gantry | Optional |
| Second Tool Changer | Optional |
Specifications sourced from cronsrud.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 217 in (5,512 mm) by 61 in (1,550 mm) table under a 28 in (711 mm) stroke
- 5 vacuum zones as standard
- Clears thick parts and tall jigs that a sheet router cannot
- Dual gantry and up to 4 spindles offered
Limitations
- About two feet less table than the 241G
- Machine height of 155 in (3,937 mm)
- Frame width of 142 in (3,607 mm), wider than the low-stroke models
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Z-stroke and table length. The 217G has 28 in of Z and a 217 in (5,512 mm) table. The 241G is listed with 11 in or 18 in of Z and a 242 in (6,147 mm) table. Both have 5 vacuum zones.
02
The frame is 323 in (8,205 mm) long, 142 in (3,607 mm) wide and 155 in (3,937 mm) high. Add working space around it for loading and for the dust collection ducting above the gantry.
03
It can nest sheet on its 217 in (5,512 mm) by 61 in (1,550 mm) vacuum table, but the 28 in stroke is wasted on flat work and the machine is taller for it. A low-stroke model is the more natural sheet machine.
04
The G-Series list applies: a 24 hp (17.9 kW) spindle, up to 4 spindles, a dual gantry and a second tool changer. Larger capacity tool changers than the standard 12 tools are also offered.
