Pinnacle Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Pinnacle QV159

Q: How much does the Pinnacle QV159 cost?

The price estimate for the Pinnacle QV159 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-qv159#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

Spindle Taper

ISO40; ISO50

Tool Capacity

ISO40: 24; ISO50: 24 / 32

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)

How much does the Pinnacle QV159 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Pinnacle QV159 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 QV159 is a large box-way vertical machining center with 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of X, 900 mm (35.4 in) of Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z. The 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) table is rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) and the machine weighs 14,000 kg (30,864 lb).

It is the slowest-moving machine of its size in Pinnacle's range, by design. Rapids are 16 / 16 / 12 m/min and the cutting feed limit is 8,000 mm/min, where the linear-way LV159 with the same envelope is listed at 24 / 24 / 16 m/min. In exchange the QV159 has sliding ways on every axis, hardened to over HRC50 with over 2 mm depth on this page, and 50mm ball screws.

The feature list gives a 25/20HP spindle motor. The motor row of Pinnacle's table is laid out in a way that contradicts the taper columns around it, so the kW figures are not carried in the table here; ask for the motor rating with the quotation. Gear heads are listed as L40 ~ 2000, H2001-8000 rpm for ISO40 and L40 ~ 1500, H1501 ~ 6000 rpm for ISO50.

The spindle nose runs 150 ~ 1,000 mm (5.9 ~ 39.4 in) above the table, so tall workpieces and long ISO50 tools fit together. A 700 L coolant tank, a 40 kVA supply and 3,950 x 2,900 mm (155.5 x 114.2 in) of floor complete the installation.

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	150 ~ 1,000 mm (5.9 ~ 39.4 in)
T-Slots	18 x 150 x 5 (Width x Distance x Number mm)
Spindle Taper	ISO40; ISO50
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
Draw Bar Force	ISO40: 950 kgf; ISO50: 2,000 kgf
Rapid Traverse Xyz	16 / 16 / 12 m/min
Cutting Feed Rate	8,000 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 mm (Ø4.1 / 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	3,950 x 2,900 mm (155.5 x 114.2 in) (L x W)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Box ways on all three axes with 50mm ball screws
850 mm (33.5 in) of Z and up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) from spindle nose to table
2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load on a 1,700 x 850 mm (66.9 x 33.5 in) table
ISO50 gear head with a low range from 40 rpm

Limitations

Rapids of 16 / 16 / 12 m/min and a cutting feed limit of 8,000 mm/min
Spindle motor kW is not printed unambiguously in the maker's table
40 kVA supply and a 14,000 kg (30,864 lb) machine to site

Best For

Heavy roughing of large mould and die blocks Tall workpieces under 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z travel Cast iron and steel parts up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How fast are the axes on the Pinnacle QV159?

Rapid traverse is 16 / 16 / 12 m/min in X, Y and Z, and the cutting feed rate is 8,000 mm/min. These are the lowest figures among Pinnacle's vertical machines of this envelope, reflecting the box-way construction.

02 What spindle motor does the QV159 have?

Pinnacle's feature list states a 25/20HP spindle motor. The motor row in the specification table does not line up with the ISO40 and ISO50 columns, so the kW values are left out of the table on this page and should be confirmed with Pinnacle.

03 What is the difference between the QV159 and the LV159?

Both have 1,500 x 900 x 850 mm travels, a 2,000 kg table load and a weight of 14,000 kg. The QV159 runs on box ways at 16 / 16 / 12 m/min. The LV159 has linear ways on X and Y and is listed at 24 / 24 / 16 m/min.

04 How tall a part fits on the QV159?

The distance from spindle nose to table surface is 150 ~ 1,000 mm (5.9 ~ 39.4 in) and Z travel is 850 mm (33.5 in). Tool length comes off that: ISO50 tools can be up to 350 mm (13.8 in) long.