Pinnacle Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Pinnacle LV159

Q: How much does the Pinnacle LV159 cost?

The price estimate for the Pinnacle LV159 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/pinnacle-lv159#price; the request is passed to Pinnacle or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · pinnacle-mc.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

ISO40: 24; ISO50: 24 / 32

Table Size

1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in)

Spindle Power

ISO40: 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) (con/30 min); ISO50: 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) (con/30 min)

x axis travel

1,500 mm (59.1 in)

y axis travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

z axis travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

How much does the Pinnacle LV159 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Pinnacle LV159 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 Pinnacle LV159 starts the large LV group: 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X, 900 mm (35.4 in) of Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z, with a 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) table that takes 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). At 14,000 kg (30,864 lb) it is a different class of machine from the LV147 below it.

The guideway layout is mixed. Pinnacle lists linear ways on X and Y and a box way on Z, with a linear Z as an option. A box-way Z damps heavy cuts along the spindle axis, and it explains the modest Z rapid: 24 / 24 / 16 m/min. The head is balanced by a counterweight that travels on a guide shaft, and the three axes use 50mm class C3 ball screws.

Power follows the taper. The ISO40 spindle has 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp); the ISO50 spindle has 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) with a 2,000 kgf draw bar. Belt speeds are 40 ~ 8,000(10,000/12,000) rpm for ISO40 and 40 ~ 6,000(8,000) rpm for ISO50.

In the ISO50 column the magazine reads DISK / CHAIN with 24 / 32 tools, each up to 350 mm (13.8 in) long and 15 kg (33 lb). Services are substantial: 40 kVA, a 700 L coolant tank and 4,050 x 2,900 mm (159.4 x 114.2 in) of floor under a machine 3,200 mm (126.0 in) tall.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Table Size	1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in)
X Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Y Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Z Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Distance Spindle Nose to Table	100 ~ 950 mm (3.9 ~ 37.4 in)
T-Slots	18 x 150 x 5 (Width x Distance x Number mm)
Spindle Bearing Inner Diameter	ISO40: Ø70 mm (Ø2.8 in); ISO50: Ø100 mm (Ø3.9 in)
Spindle Center to Column	950 mm (37.4 in)
Spindle Speed Belt Drive	ISO40: 40 ~ 8,000(10,000/12,000) rpm; ISO50: 40 ~ 6,000(8,000) rpm
Spindle Speed Gear Drive	ISO40: L40~2000,H2001~8000 rpm; ISO50: L40~1500,H1501~6000 rpm
Spindle Speed Direct Drive	ISO40: 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 rpm; ISO50: 10,000 rpm
Draw Bar Force	ISO40: 950 kgf; ISO50: 2,000 kgf
Spindle Motor Power	ISO40: 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) (con/30 min); ISO50: 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) (con/30 min)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	24 / 24 / 16 m/min
Cutting Feed Rate	10,000 mm/min
Tool Magazine Type	ISO40: DISK; ISO50: DISK / CHAIN
Tool Capacity	ISO40: 24; ISO50: 24 / 32
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	ISO40: Ø90 mm (Ø3.5 in); ISO50: Ø105 / Ø127 / Ø127 mm (Ø4.1 / Ø5.0 / Ø5.0 in)
Max Tool Length	ISO40: 250 mm (9.8 in); ISO50: 350 mm (13.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	ISO40: 8 kg (18 lb); ISO50: 15 kg (33 lb)
Air Requirement	6 kg/cm²
Power Requirements	220V, 3Ph,50/60Hz
Power Requirement	40 kVA
Coolant Tank Capacity	700 L
Machine Weight	14,000 kg (30,864 lb)
Machine Height	3,200 mm (126.0 in)
Floor Space	4,050 x 2,900 mm (159.4 x 114.2 in) (L x W)

Specifications sourced from pinnacle-mc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

900 mm (35.4 in) of Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z over a 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) table
ISO50 spindle with 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) and a 2,000 kgf draw bar
Box-way Z axis for heavy cuts, with linear ways on X and Y
2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load and a 700 L coolant tank

Limitations

Z rapid is 16 m/min, well below the 24 m/min of X and Y
Needs 40 kVA, 4,050 x 2,900 mm (159.4 x 114.2 in) of floor and 3,200 mm (126.0 in) of height
ISO40 magazine is limited to 24 tools of Ø90 mm (Ø3.5 in)

Best For

Large mould bases and die sets up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) Tall parts that use the 850 mm (33.5 in) Z travel Heavy ISO50 milling in steel and cast iron

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What guideways does the Pinnacle LV159 use?

Pinnacle lists linear ways on the X and Y axes and a box way on Z, with a linear way Z offered as an option. The page also describes roller guideways and 50mm class C3 ball screws on the three axes.

02 What is the work envelope of the LV159?

Travels are 1,500 mm (59.1 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) in Z. The spindle nose is 100 ~ 950 mm (3.9 ~ 37.4 in) from the 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) table, which carries 2,000 kg (4,409 lb).

03 How is the spindle head balanced on the LV159?

By a counterweight. Pinnacle says the counter-balance weight moves on a guide shaft for stability and straightness, and cites patents for the system in Taiwan and China. It is aimed at surface finish in mould machining.

04 Which spindle is more powerful on the LV159, ISO40 or ISO50?

ISO50. Its motor is 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) against 11 / 15 kW (14.8 / 20.1 hp) for ISO40. The ISO50 belt drive runs 40 ~ 6,000(8,000) rpm, while ISO40 reaches 40 ~ 8,000(10,000/12,000) rpm, so the choice is torque against speed.