Trumpf TruLaser Tube 5000 Fiber

$450,000 - $600,000 (new, 4 kW); $550,000 - $750,000 (6 kW with extended LoadMaster) Updated 2025-03-15

Key Specifications

max tube diameter round

152 mm (6 in) standard; 170 mm optional

max profile side length

152 mm / 170 mm standard; 180 mm optional

max raw material length

6,500 mm (LoadMaster 6.5) or 8,000 mm (LoadMaster 8.0)

finished part length

3,000 - 8,000 mm (depending on unloading configuration)

max material weight per meter

25 kg/m

max auto load weight

162.5 kg (LoadMaster 6.5) or 200 kg (LoadMaster 8.0)

Overview

The Trumpf TruLaser Tube 5000 Fiber is the mid-range tube and profile laser cutting system in Trumpf's lineup, bridging the gap between the entry-level Tube 3000 and the flagship Tube 7000. It handles round tubes up to 152 mm (6 in) standard or 170 mm optional, and rectangular profiles up to 180 mm outer circle diameter with the optional configuration. Raw material lengths go up to 6.5 m or 8.0 m via the LoadMaster system.

The Tube 5000 steps up to 4 kW (TruFiber 4001) and 6 kW (TruFiber 6001) laser power. At 4 kW, the machine cuts 10 mm mild steel, 6 mm stainless, 6 mm aluminum, 5 mm copper, and 5 mm brass tube wall thickness. The 6 kW option pushes mild steel to 14 mm, stainless and aluminum to 10 mm, and maintains 5 mm on copper and brass. That 14 mm mild steel capability opens up heavy structural tube work that the Tube 3000 can't handle.

Bevel cutting up to 45 degrees is standard, enabling weld preparation directly on the tube laser. The machine features the same self-centering collet chuck and SeamLine Tube weld seam detection as the Tube 3000, but with enhanced capabilities for heavier tubes. Maximum workpiece weight is 25 kg/m, a significant increase over the Tube 3000's 18.5 kg/m.

The Tube 5000 represents the sweet spot in Trumpf's tube laser range for most fabrication operations. The 4-6 kW laser power handles the vast majority of structural tube sizes and wall thicknesses encountered in construction, furniture, automotive frames, and general fabrication. The tube diameter range covers standard pipe sizes from 1/2 inch to 6 inches, which accounts for the bulk of tube processing work.

Automatic loading handles up to 162.5 kg with the LoadMaster 6.5 m or 200 kg with the LoadMaster 8.0 m. The machine supports round, rectangular, and open profiles. Finished part lengths range from 3 m to 8 m depending on unloading configuration.

New TruLaser Tube 5000 Fiber machines with 4 kW start around $450,000-$600,000. The 6 kW model with extended LoadMaster runs $550,000-$750,000. The Tube 5000 competes directly with the BLM LT7 and Mazak FabriGear 220 II in the mid-range tube laser market.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Tube Diameter Round	152 mm (6 in) standard; 170 mm optional
Max Profile Side Length	152 mm / 170 mm standard; 180 mm optional
Max Raw Material Length	6,500 mm (LoadMaster 6.5) or 8,000 mm (LoadMaster 8.0)
Finished Part Length	3,000 - 8,000 mm (depending on unloading configuration)
Max Material Weight Per Meter	25 kg/m
Max Auto Load Weight	162.5 kg (LoadMaster 6.5) or 200 kg (LoadMaster 8.0)
Laser Type	TruFiber (diode-pumped fiber laser)
Laser Power Options	4 kW (TruFiber 4001) / 6 kW (TruFiber 6001)
Max Thickness Mild Steel 4kw	10 mm (0.39 in)
Max Thickness Mild Steel 6kw	14 mm (0.55 in)
Max Thickness Stainless Steel 6kw	10 mm (0.39 in)
Max Thickness Aluminum 6kw	10 mm (0.39 in)
Max Thickness Copper 6kw	5 mm (0.20 in)
Max Thickness Brass 6kw	5 mm (0.20 in)
Bevel Cutting	Up to 45 degrees
Weld Seam Detection	SeamLine Tube (automatic)
Chuck Type	Self-centering collet chuck with continuous sensor monitoring
Profile Support	Round, rectangular, open profiles
Maximum Outside Diameter	170 mm1
Maximum Side Length And Outer Circle Diameter	180 mm / 180 mm2
For Loadmaster Tube 65 M	6500 mm
For Loadmaster Tube 80 M	8000 mm3
For Unloading Unit 3 M	3000 mm
For Unloading Unit 3 M 15 M	4500 mm3
For Unloading Unit 65 M	6500 mm3
For Unloading Unit 65 M 15 M	8000 mm3
Maximum Path Weight	25 kg/m
With Loadmaster Tube 65 M	162.5 kg
With Loadmaster Tube 80 M	200 kg
Maximum Laser Power	6000 W
Maximum Material Thickness Mild Steel	14 mm / 10 mm
Maximum Material Thickness Stainless Steel	10 mm / 8 mm
Maximum Material Thickness Aluminum	10 mm / 8 mm
Maximum Material Thickness Copper	5 mm
Maximum Material Thickness Brass	5 mm
Significantly Reduced Part Times	With RapidCut, the high feed rates of the solid-state laser come into their own even on smaller contours.
Optimal Access To The Machine	Thanks to its open concept, the TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber offers optimum access.
Clamping Without The Need For Retooling	With the clamping system of the TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber, tubes can be manufactured across the entire clamping range without the need for retooling.
Optimum Cutting Result	Solid-state lasers and cutting data from TRUMPF - perfectly matched for the best cutting results.
High Quality Bevel Cuts	The bevel cutting option enables high-quality bevel cuts of up to 45°.
Excellent Process Reliability	The state-of-the-art sensor system ensures your entire machining process runs smoothly.
Integration Of Subsequent Processes	Cut out another work step: The TruLaser Tube 5000 fiber taps threads.
Increased Flexibility	The outer circle extension provides more clearance during processing for round and rectangular tubes.

Specifications sourced from trumpf.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4-6 kW laser power handles up to 14 mm mild steel wall thickness -- covers heavy structural tube that the Tube 3000 can't process
25 kg/m workpiece weight capacity supports heavier tube stock for structural and industrial applications
Bevel cutting to 45 degrees and SeamLine weld seam detection carry over from Trumpf's tube laser platform
Sweet spot pricing between the entry-level Tube 3000 and flagship Tube 7000 for most fabrication operations
6 kW option cuts 10 mm stainless and aluminum tube -- opens up food processing, pharmaceutical, and marine applications
LoadMaster automatic loading handles up to 200 kg for unattended tube bundle processing

Limitations

152-170 mm max tube diameter is the same as the Tube 3000 -- shops needing larger diameters must step up to the Tube 7000 at 254 mm
6 kW maximum laser power limits thick-wall cutting speed compared to higher-powered flatbed lasers
Pricing starts near $450,000 -- significant investment for shops adding tube laser as a secondary capability
Finished part length capped at 8 m -- very long tube applications need the Tube 7000's 12.5 m raw material capacity
5 mm copper and brass wall thickness limit may be restrictive for heavy-wall reflective material applications

Best For

Structural steel fabricators cutting medium-to-heavy wall tube (up to 14 mm) for construction and industrial frames Furniture and fixture manufacturers needing more power and capability than the Tube 3000 provides Automotive frame and chassis fabricators processing structural tube with bevel joints Stainless steel tube processors serving food, pharmaceutical, and marine industries at up to 10 mm wall Fabrication shops that have outgrown a Tube 3000 and need thicker wall capability without the Tube 7000's large diameter Operations processing tube bundles with automatic loading for extended unattended production runs

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a Trumpf TruLaser Tube 5000 Fiber cost?

New machines with 4 kW start around $450,000-$600,000. The 6 kW model with extended LoadMaster runs $550,000-$750,000. Used machines from recent years trade in the $250,000-$400,000 range depending on configuration and laser hours.

02 How does the Tube 5000 compare to the Tube 3000?

The Tube 5000 offers higher laser power (4-6 kW vs 2-3 kW), thicker wall cutting (14 mm vs 8 mm mild steel), heavier tube capacity (25 kg/m vs 18.5 kg/m), and optional larger profiles (180 mm vs 170 mm). Tube diameter range is similar (152-170 mm). The Tube 5000 is for shops that need more power and heavier tube capability.

03 Should I buy the 4 kW or 6 kW model?

The 6 kW model extends mild steel capacity from 10 mm to 14 mm and stainless/aluminum from 6 mm to 10 mm. If your work includes tube walls above 10 mm mild steel or 6 mm stainless, the 6 kW is necessary. The 6 kW also cuts thinner material significantly faster, so high-volume production benefits even on thin-wall tube.

04 Can the Tube 5000 handle open profiles like C-channel and angle iron?

Yes. The machine supports open profiles in addition to standard round and rectangular tubes. The adaptive clamping system accommodates various cross-sections. However, open profile cutting requires careful programming to manage the cutting head's access to inside corners and open edges.

05 What's the maximum tube weight the LoadMaster can handle?

The LoadMaster 6.5 m handles tubes up to 162.5 kg total weight (25 kg/m x 6.5 m). The LoadMaster 8.0 m handles up to 200 kg (25 kg/m x 8.0 m). These capacities cover all standard structural tube sizes within the machine's diameter range.