You Ji YV500

Q: How much does the You Ji YV500 cost?

The price estimate for the You Ji YV500 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/you-ji-yv500#price; the request is passed to You Ji or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · image.youji.com Updated 2026-10-04

You Ji YV500 CNC vertical turning lathe (YV series)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

50-2,000 rpm

Spindle Power

18.5/22 kW (24.8/29.5 hp)

chuck size

15 in (381 mm)

max swing diameter

Ø750 mm (29.5 in)

max turning diameter

Ø550 mm (21.7 in)

max turning height

500 mm (19.7 in)

How much does the You Ji YV500 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the You Ji YV500 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 You Ji YV500 is a 15 in (381 mm) chuck vertical turning lathe that turns up to Ø550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter and 500 mm (19.7 in) in height. It is the size at which the YV range changes character: the table load jumps to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) and the tooling list opens up to include an automatic tool changer.

Six builds cover this model in You Ji's key. A vertical type turret (A), a vertical power turret (C), a horizontal type turret (E) and a horizontal VDI power turret (E+C) are the turret machines. ATC and ATC+C replace the turret with a tool changer, the second adding a C-axis function. The 500 is the only size where the vertical power turret and the tool changer overlap, since C runs from 320 to 500 and ATC from 500 to 1600.

The spindle motor is 18.5/22 kW (24.8/29.5 hp) with a range of 50-2,000 rpm. Why does that matter? A 500 mm (19.7 in) tall part held in a 15 in chuck is often a housing or a valve body, and those need boring bars and low-speed torque more than rpm.

Swing is Ø750 mm (29.5 in). The machine takes 3,250 x 1,900 mm (128.0 x 74.8 in) of floor and stands 3,385 mm (133.3 in) high, noticeably taller than the YV250 at 2,480 mm (97.6 in), so check hook height before planning the bay. The YV550 turns Ø650 mm (25.6 in) on the same turning height if the diameter is marginal.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	15 in (381 mm)
Max Swing Diameter	Ø750 mm (29.5 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø550 mm (21.7 in)
Max Turning Height	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Table Load	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	18.5/22 kW (24.8/29.5 hp)
Max Spindle Speed	50-2,000 rpm
Floor Space	3,250 x 1,900 mm (128.0 x 74.8 in)
Machine Height	3,385 mm (133.3 in)

Specifications sourced from image.youji.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Six tooling builds, from a vertical turret (A) to ATC+C with C-axis function
1,200 kg (2,646 lb) table load with 500 mm (19.7 in) of turning height for tall housings
18.5/22 kW (24.8/29.5 hp) spindle motor across a 50-2,000 rpm range
Ø750 mm (29.5 in) swing over a Ø550 mm (21.7 in) turning diameter leaves room for fixtures

Limitations

At 3,385 mm (133.3 in) high it needs more headroom than the smaller YV models
Top speed of 2,000 rpm limits surface speed on small diameters
The pallet changer (APC) is not listed at this size; the maker's key starts it at the 800

Best For

Valve bodies, pump housings and hubs up to Ø550 mm (21.7 in) Turn-and-drill parts on the ATC+C or power turret builds Castings up to 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) including the fixture

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What tool systems can the YV500 be built with?

You Ji's model key lists a vertical type turret (A), a vertical power turret (C), a horizontal type turret (E), a horizontal VDI power turret (E+C), an automatic tool changer (ATC) and ATC with C-axis function (ATC+C). The catalogue spec table is common to the size and does not show how travels change between builds.

02 What is the capacity of the YV500?

Maximum turning diameter is Ø550 mm (21.7 in), maximum turning height 500 mm (19.7 in), swing Ø750 mm (29.5 in) and maximum loading weight 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). The chuck size is 15 in (381 mm).

03 YV500 or YV550: which one fits?

Both have 500 mm (19.7 in) of turning height, a 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) load and the 18.5/22 kW (24.8/29.5 hp) motor at 50-2,000 rpm. The YV550 has an 18 in (457 mm) chuck and turns Ø650 mm (25.6 in); the YV500 has a 15 in (381 mm) chuck and turns Ø550 mm (21.7 in) on a smaller floor area.

04 How tall is the YV500?

Machine height is 3,385 mm (133.3 in) and the floor dimension is 3,250 x 1,900 mm (128.0 x 74.8 in). The height matters for crane clearance when loading heavy castings from above, so measure the hook height over the chuck before ordering.