Mazak MEGA TURN 1600

What the maker publishes about the current Mazak MEGA TURN 1600

Mazak's MEGA TURN 1600 is a vertical turning center, and the MEGA TURN series page gives the 1600 a machining envelope of 64.96 in across and 35.43 in high. On the model's own specification sheet the diameter reads 65 in, and the maximum loading weight is 11023 lbs. The spindle turns up to 350 rpm and reaches 7405 ft-lbs of torque at 40% ED, where its motor is rated 45 kW (60 HP); the continuous rating is 37 kW (50 HP). The 12 tool turret takes 1 in shank tooling and boring bars of 2 in diameter. Travel is 45 in on X and 36 in on Z, each axis rapiding at 945 IPM. With its MAZATROL control the footprint is 163 by 127 in, height is 137 in, and the machine weighs 55115 lbs. Unlike several smaller MEGA TURN sizes, the 1600 has no mirror image version.

Source: Mazak, October 27, 2026.

What the Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 is used for

Mazak sets up the MEGA TURN headstock to carry heavy workpieces, and the 1600's turret locks on a coupling so it can take interrupted cuts while keeping boring bars clear of the part.

Source: Mazak, October 27, 2026.

Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 specifications

Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.

1. manufacturer specification page, fetched October 27, 2026.

What to check on a Mazak MEGA TURN 1600

• Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 350 rpm. Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
• Spindle load. The manufacturer gives 45 kW (60 HP) (40%ED) of spindle power. Take a heavy cut and watch the load meter.
• Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 45 " and Z 36 " of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
• Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 945 IPM (X and Z). Measure the backlash on each axis.
• Turret. The manufacturer gives the turret stations as 12. Index every station and time a full turn.
• Bed and ways. The manufacturer gives a max turning diameter of Φ65 ". Check the ways for wear near the chuck.
• Rigging and floor. The manufacturer gives a machine weight of 55115 lbs. Confirm the rigging route and the floor will take that.

Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 listing history

Where it was listed

Filed under CNC Lathes (3) and CNC Vertical Turning Centers (1).

Model years seen

2019, 2014 ×2, 2013.

What Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 listings agree on

What affects the value of a used Mazak MEGA TURN 1600

• Build year. The units we tracked were built from 2013 to 2019, across 3 model years, most often 2014 (2 units).
• Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 350 rpm, spindle motor power 45 kW (60 HP) (40%ED), turret stations 12 and max turning diameter Φ65 ".

Looking for a Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 for sale?

We have tracked 4 Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 listings on 3 marketplaces (gaec.com, quickmachinerysales.com and usedcnc.com), model years 2013 to 2019. We buy Mazak MEGA TURN 1600 machines and do not sell them.

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