Starrag Berthiez VT Series

Q: How much does the Starrag Berthiez VT Series cost?

Our best estimate for the Starrag Berthiez VT Series is $1,200,000 - $3,500,000. This is an estimate for a cnc lathes / turning centers in this class, not a quote from Starrag; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/starrag-berthiez-vt-series#price; the request is passed to Starrag or an authorised dealer.

Est. $1,200,000 - $3,500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · starrag.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

max turning diameter

2,800 mm (110 in)

max workpiece height

2,650 mm (104 in)

max workpiece weight

17,000 kg (37,479 lb)

turning diameter range

1,400 - 2,800 mm

guideway type

Hydrostatic

coolant pressure

Up to 350 bar high-pressure

How much does the Starrag Berthiez VT Series cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,200,000 - $3,500,000

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

Overview

The Starrag Berthiez VT Series is a range of large turning machines covering turning diameters from 1,400 to 2,800 mm, with a maximum turning diameter of 2,800 mm (110 in). Workpieces can be up to 2,650 mm (104 in) high and weigh up to 17,000 kg (37,479 lb).

Those three limits belong together when a part is checked against the machine. A ring or casing that fits the 2,800 mm (110 in) diameter may still be ruled out by its height, or by its weight once the fixture is added. The maximum figures are those of the series, so ask which size in the 1,400 - 2,800 mm range each one applies to.

Two design features are listed. The guideways are hydrostatic: the slides ride on a film of pressurised oil with no metal-to-metal contact, which damps cutting vibration and avoids wear on the ways under heavy loads. Coolant is supplied at up to 350 bar. Pressure at that level breaks chips and gets coolant under the cutting edge in materials that otherwise produce long, stringy swarf. Starrag's series page states no spindle power, table speed or tool capacity.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	2,800 mm (110 in)
Max Workpiece Height	2,650 mm (104 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	17,000 kg (37,479 lb)
Turning Diameter Range	1,400 - 2,800 mm
Guideway Type	Hydrostatic
Coolant Pressure	Up to 350 bar high-pressure

Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Turning diameters from 1,400 to 2,800 mm across the series
Workpieces up to 2,650 mm (104 in) high and 17,000 kg (37,479 lb)
Hydrostatic guideways, with no metal-to-metal contact on the ways
High-pressure coolant at up to 350 bar

Limitations

No spindle power, table speed or tool capacity is stated on the series page
The maximum figures describe the series as a whole; the limits of each size have to be confirmed

Best For

Large turned parts between 1,400 and 2,800 mm in diameter Tall workpieces up to 2,650 mm (104 in) high Heavy parts up to 17,000 kg (37,479 lb) Materials that need chip breaking with coolant at up to 350 bar

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest part the Berthiez VT Series can turn?

The maximum turning diameter is 2,800 mm (110 in), the maximum workpiece height 2,650 mm (104 in) and the maximum workpiece weight 17,000 kg (37,479 lb). The series covers turning diameters from 1,400 to 2,800 mm.

02 What guideways and coolant system does the Berthiez VT Series use?

The guideways are hydrostatic, and high-pressure coolant is available at up to 350 bar. Starrag's series page does not give spindle power, table speed or tool capacity, so those need to be requested for the size being considered.