Last verified against the primary source on Sep 7, 2026.
Citizen Cincom K16 (Swiss-type lathe): real dealer prices.
Confidence 0%2 observed comparables
As of Sep 7, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bar feeder guide channel | medium | not yet verified |
| Guide bushing (headstock) | medium | not yet verified |
A shop running a Citizen K16 with an FMB Minimag 18 bar feeder had heavy vibration machining smaller diameters because guide channels were not being swapped between jobs; an experienced FMB user pointed out that bar straightness matters as much as channel fit for stable RPM and finish on this class of Swiss lathe.
Cost not yet verifiedOn Citizen Swiss-type lathes, auto-adjust guide bushings pack chips when run with high-pressure cutting oil, and the hydraulic cylinder that maintains bushing clamping pressure can malfunction if not cleaned out regularly, degrading part finish and guide-bushing life.
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
How much does a used Citizen Cincom K16 cost?
We have one observed listing, at 29,900 (as of 2026-09-07). One listing is not a price range, so treat it as a single data point.
What fails on the Citizen Cincom K16?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Bar feeder guide channel, Guide bushing (headstock). See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
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From the research record
- MARKET (2 real dealer listings, 2026-09-07): $29,900-$29,900, median $29,900. Exact-model listings; Claude spot-verified a sample.
- RISK (2026-09-08, medium): Bar feeder guide channel (feed vibration): "Until this time we did not change the barfeeder guide channels and of course we had problems with the heavy vibration in case of smaller diameters." https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/fmb-barfeeder-guide-channels.433254/
- RISK (2026-09-08, medium): Auto-adjust guide bushing (headstock): "if you use high pressure oil, it tends to pack chips into the bushing area. You need to give it a good clean out at least once a week." https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/swiss-and-magical-guide-bushings.396198/
Sources
- revelationmachinery.com dealer listingdealer-inventory · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- revelationmachinery.com dealer listingdealer-inventory · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- practicalmachinist.com (owner/operator failure report)owner-review · verified · accessed 2026-09-08
- practicalmachinist.com (owner/operator failure report)owner-review · verified · accessed 2026-09-08
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