A machine tool comprises a motion unit that can be displaced relative to a work table along a horizontal axis. Guide rails extend in the direction of the axis, being fixed against movement in this direction. Supporting guide elements of the motion unit run on the guide rails in axially offset arrangement. A drive motor serves for effecting a relative movement between the motion unit and the guide rails. In order to reduce the overall depth of the machine tool in the direction of the axis and to improve the accessibility of the drive elements, the drive motor has its stator rigidly connected to the said motion unit and is arranged in substantially axial orientation between the said guide elements.
