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How do I choose the right lathe?
Consider swing over bed, distance between centres, spindle bore, and the type of work you will be carrying out.
Binns & Berry Trident E1000 Double Gap Bed Centre Lathe With Digital Readout System. Distance Between Centres 4500mm Swing Over Bed 1000mm. Swing in Gap 1500mm. Width of Gap 350mm. Spindle Bore 100mm. Spindle Speeds 4 - 1250rpm. Leadscrew 2 TPI. Dual Dials. Power to Saddle & Cross Slide. Bison 625mm Diameter 4 Jaw Chuck. Fixed 3 Point Roller Bearing Steady. Weight Approx: 9000KG
Broadbent - Schofield Gap Bed Centre Lathe. Distance Between Centres Approx 5M (16ft). Swing Over Bed 35". Swing in Gap 55". Spindle Bore 4 1/2". Spindle Speeds 7 - 500rpm. Leadscrew 2 TPI. Taper Turning Attachment. Bison 800mm Diameter 4 Jaw Chuck. Fixed 3 Point Roller Bearing Steady. Digital Readout & Tooling & 2 Rear Splash Guards.
Colchester Magnum 1250 Gap Bed Centre Lathe. Distance Between Centres 4000mm (157"). Swing Over Bed 635mm (25"). Swing In Gap 900mm (36"). Spindle Bore 118mm. Spindle Speeds 6.3 - 1250rpm. Leadscrew 2 TPI. Rapid Power to Saddle & Cross Slide. Quick Change Tool Post & Holders. 3 & 4 Jaw Chucks. 3 Point Roller Bearing Steady. Newall DP 700 Digital Readout & Tooling. Weight Approx: 6000KG
Between centers: 40” between centers Spindle speeds: 18 - 1600RPM Swing over bed: 17″ Swing over the saddle 10 ½” Spindle bore: 3” Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution: Metric New 3 jaw chuck New DRO Quick Change Tool Post: 4 holders Coolant Standard chuck guard Fully Refurbished with a 6 month warranty
Colchester Mascot 1600 x 100" Gap Bed Lathe Type: Mascot 1600 Serial No: 7/0053/10131 Capacities: Swing Over Bed: 431mm Swing Over Saddle: 266mm Swing in Gap: 711mm Maximum distance Between Centres: 2540mm Spindle Speeds: 20 – 1600rpm Spindle Bore: 74mm Feeds, Sliding: 0.6 – 1mm/rev Surfacing: 0.3 – 0.5mm/rev Screw Cutting: TPI 4 - 72 MOD 8 - 60 Metric 0.4 - 14 DP: 0.3 – 3.5 Tailstock Taper 5MT Motor: 12.5HP Electrics: 415v, 3ph, 50 Cycles Complete With: 4 Jaw Chuck Fixed 3 Point Steady Taper Turning 2 Axis DRO Quick Change Tool Post & Tool Holders Chuck Guard & Rear Splash Guard, Emergency Stop Approximate Dimensions: 4000 x 1300 x 1500mm Approximate Weight: 2750kg
Colchester Mascot 1600 x 80" Gap Bed Lathe Type: Mascot 1600 Serial No: 7/0205/1393 Capacities: Swing Over Bed: 431mm Swing Over Saddle: 266mm Swing in Gap: 711mm Maximum distance Between Centres: 2032mm Spindle Speeds: 20 – 1600rpm Spindle Bore: 74mm Feeds, Sliding: 0.6 – 1mm/rev Surfacing: 0.03 – 0.5mm/rev Screw Cutting: TPI 4 - 72 MOD 8 - 60 Metric 0.4 - 14 DP: 0.3 – 3.5 Tailstock Taper: 5MT Motor: 12.5HP Electrics: 415v, 3ph, 50 Cycles Complete With: 4 Jaw Chuck Fixed 3 Point Steady Taper Turning 2 Axis DRO Quick Change Tool Post & Tool Holders Chuck Guard & Rear Splash Guard, Emergency Stop Approximate Dimensions: 3500 x 1300 x 1500mm Approximate Weight: 2500kg
Gap Bed machine 28” Between centers: 80” Swing over bed: 17" Swing over the saddle 10 ½” Spindle speeds: 20 - 2000RPM Vari speed Spindle bore: 3 ½” Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 8 Tailstock taper: No 6 Morse Execution: imperial Metric & Imperial screw cutting Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders Used 3 and 4 Jaw Chucks Fixed steady Coolant, swarf tray and chuck guard *Photos prior cleaning and back splash guard is now on*
Model: Master 2500 Footbreak Distance between centers: 26" Calibration: Imperial Swing over bed: 13" Swing over cross-slide: 8" Spindle speeds: 30 to 2500 (16) Spindle bore: 1 1/2" clear Full length screw cutting Tailstock taper: No. 3 Morse Coolant Splash guards and chuck guard Approx weight: 850kg Approx dimensions: 6'x4'x5'
Model: Master 2500 Distance between centers: 26" Calibration: Imperial Swing over bed: 13" Swing in gap: 19" Swing over cross-slide: 8" Spindle speeds: 30 to 2500 (16) Spindle bore: 1 1/2" clear Full length screw cutting Tailstock taper: No. 3 Morse New Bison 3 jaw chuck Main motor: 5 kw Total horsepower: 5.5 Coolant Splash guards Condition: Fully refurbished 2 Axis DRO Approx weight: 850kg Approx dimensions: 6'x4'x5' 6 month warranty
Swing over bed 350mm Centre height 170mm Swing over cross slide 196mm Swing in gap 535mm Spindle nose D1-4 (Camlock) Spindle bore 42mm Distance between centers 1270mm 2 Axis Digital readout 3 and 4 jaw chuck Coolant Lovo light splash guards Quick change toolpost and 4 holders
Gap Bed machine Between centers: 80” Swing over bed: 22" Spindle speeds: 18 - 1400RPM Spindle bore: 3 1/2" Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution: imperial Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders 3 Jaw Chuck Fixed Steady Coolant
Straight bed machine Between centers: 120” Swing over bed: 22" Spindle speeds: 18 - 1400RPM Spindle bore: 3 1/2" Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution: TBC Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders & keys 3 Jaw Chuck and 4 jaw Fixed steady Coolant
Gap Bed Between centers: 60” Swing over bed: 22" Spindle speeds: 18 - 1400RPM Spindle bore: 3 1/2" Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution: Imperial Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders & keys New 3 Jaw Chuck with standard chuck guard New 2 Axis DRO Coolant and Lovo light
Gap Bed Between centers: 100” Swing over bed: 22" Spindle speeds: 18 - 1400RPM Spindle bore: 3 1/2" Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution:TBC Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders & keys 4 Jaw Chuck with standard chuck guard Coolant and Lovo light Fixed steady Fully Refurbished with a 6 month warranty
Gap Bed machine Between centers: 80” Swing over bed: 22" Spindle speeds: 18 - 1400RPM Spindle bore: 3 1/2" Diameter Chuck mounting: D1 - 11 Tailstock taper: No 5 Morse Execution: TBC Tool Post: Quick Change 4 holders 4 Jaw Chuck Fixed Steady Coolant
Distance between centers: 660 mm Swing over bed: 300mm Swing over cross-slide: 200mm Spindle speeds: 22 to 1800 (16) Spindle bore: 40mm Full length screw cutting Chuck mounting: D1 - 4 Tailstock taper: 3 morse Execution: 6 mm Tool post: quick change and 3 tool holders & keys Good 3 jaw chuck 2 axis DRO Interlocked Chuck guard Coolant Good condition the machine is currently being serviced. Approx dimensions: 1400 x 1800 x 900mm
Gap Bed Machine Distance between centers: 30" Swing over bed: 15" Swing over cross-slide: 9" Spindle speeds: 25 to 2000 (16) Spindle bore: 2" clear Full length screw cutting Chuck mounting: D16 Tailstock taper: No. 4 morse New 3 Jaw Coolant New 2 axis DRO Main motor: 7.5 hp Machine fully refurbished (Reground slideways) Chuck guard TBC Approx weight: 1.5 tons Approx dimensions: 7 'x 4' x 5' Quick change tool post and 3 holders
Colchester Triumph 2000 30” between Spindle Speed: 25-2000 RPM Spindle Bore: 54mm Spindle Nose: D1-6 Camlock Gap Bed Metric calibration 2 axis DRO 3 Jaw 4 tool holders Electric brake Slides in good condition Cleaned and serviced
Gap Bed Machine Distance between centers: 50" Swing over bed: 15" Swing over cross-slide: 9" Spindle speeds: 25 to 2000 (16) Spindle bore: 2" clear Full length screw cutting Chuck mounting: D16 Tailstock taper: No. 4 morse 3 and 4 jaw chuck and face plate Coolant 2 axis DRO Main motor: 7.5 hp Machine in good condition Approx weight: 1.5 tons Approx dimensions: 7 'x 4' x 5' Quick change tool post and 3 holders
FULLY REFURBISHED COMPLETE WITH NEW DRIVE!CAPACITY Swing over bed 400mm 15.7" Swing over cross slide 246mm 9.6" Height of centres 195mm 7.7" Swing in gap 585mm 23" Gap width from faceplate 165mm 6.5" Bed length 1270mm 50" Distance between centres 1270mm 50" SPINDLE Spindle nose D1 - 6 Camlock D1 - 6 Camlock Taper in spindle nose bush No 4 MT No 4 MT Spindle bore 54mm 2.1" Maximum spindle speed 2500 rpm 2500 rpm Spindle speed ranges Low 14 - 300 rpm 14 - 300 rpm Medium 36 - 830 rpm 36 - 830 rpm High 109 - 2500 rpm 109 - 2500 rpm Maximum spindle motor power 7.5kW 10 HP Number of Imperial Pitches 56 56 Range of Imperial Pitches 2 - 56 TPI 2 - 56 TPI Number of Diametral Pitches 20 20 Range of Diametral Pitches 8 - 56 DP 8 - 56 DP Number of Metric Pitches 51 51 Range of Metric Pitches 0.2 - 14mm Pitch 0.2 - 14mm Pitch Number of Module Pitches 20 20 Range of Module Pitches 0.2 - 3.5 MOD 0.2 - 3.5 MOD TAILSTOCK Tailstock quill taper No 5 MT No 5 MT Tailstock quill travel 145mm 5.7" 
CAPACITY Swing over bed 400mm 15.7" Swing over cross slide 246mm 9.6" Height of centres 195mm 7.7" Swing in gap 585mm 23" Gap width from faceplate 165mm 6.5" Bed length 1270mm 50" Distance between centres 1270mm 30" SPINDLE Spindle nose D1 - 6 Camlock D1 - 6 Camlock Taper in spindle nose bush No 4 MT No 4 MT Spindle bore 54mm 2.1" Maximum spindle speed 2500 rpm 2500 rpm Spindle speed ranges Low 14 - 300 rpm 14 - 300 rpm Medium 36 - 830 rpm 36 - 830 rpm High 109 - 2500 rpm 109 - 2500 rpm Maximum spindle motor power 7.5kW 10 HP Number of Imperial Pitches 56 56 Range of Imperial Pitches 2 - 56 TPI 2 - 56 TPI Number of Diametral Pitches 20 20 Range of Diametral Pitches 8 - 56 DP 8 - 56 DP Number of Metric Pitches 51 51 Range of Metric Pitches 0.2 - 14mm Pitch 0.2 - 14mm Pitch Number of Module Pitches 20 20 Range of Module Pitches 0.2 - 3.5 MOD 0.2 - 3.5 MOD TAILSTOCK Tailstock quill taper No 5 MT No 5 MT Tailstock quill travel 145mm 5.7" 
Type: 25 x 120 Straight Bed Lathe Distance between centers: 120" Swing over bed: 26" Swing over cross-slide: 16" Spindle speeds: 8.8 to 600 (24) Spindle bore: 4 1/8 Full length screw cutting: yes Chuck mounting: D1-11 Tailstock taper: No.5 Morse 2 axis Newall DRO system Full Length Hydraulic copy unit Click Here To View Under Power
Type: 25 x 72 Straight Bed Lathe Distance between centers: 72" Swing over bed: 26" Swing over cross-slide: 16" Spindle speeds: 7.4 to 600 (24) Spindle bore: 4 1/8 Full length screw cutting: yes Chuck mounting: D1-11 Tailstock taper: No.5 Morse Power compound Power traverse Slide along chuck guard and we have rear splash guarding Main motor: 15kw 3 phase Weight: approx 5 tons Condition: Slideways very good Can also be repainted at extra cost Cleaned and serviced
Straight bed machine
Between centers: 42″
Swing over bed: 13.5″ (343 mm)
Swing over saddle: 8.25″ (209 mm) without guards, up to 14″ (355 mm) over bed
Spindle speeds:- Standard: 12 forward / 6 reverse – 17.5 to 1,400 RPM
- Optional high-speed: 18 forward / 9 reverse – 17.5 to 2,240 RPM
Spindle bore: 1 5/8″ (41 mm)
Chuck mounting: D1‑6 Camlock
Tailstock taper: TBC
Execution: Heavy-duty cast-iron build (~3.2 tonnes)
Tool Post: Quick Change (4 holders & keys)
Chucks: 3-jaw and 4-jaw supplied
Steadies: Fixed steady included
Coolant: Yes (if equipped)
Motor: 5 HP or 7.5 HP 3-phase (some with dual-speed motors or repositioned headstock drive)Feed & Threading:
- Conventional screwcutting gearbox
- Lead screw: ~1 3/8″ diameter, ¼″ pitch
Clutch-reverse, feed trip, gear change handles
Robust apron handwheel
Bed wipers, saddle lock, toolpost and taper-turning attachments (per manuals)
Type: 17 distance between centers: 36" swing over bed: 60" swing in gap: TBC swing over cross-slide: 9 " spindle speeds: 134 to 1230 Tailstock taper: No. 4 Morse Execution: imperial Tool post: 4 way 4 jaw chuck: Chuck and splash guard
Fully refurbished / re engineered DSG T25P x 120 Oil Country Lathe C/w, Front & Rear 4 jaw chucks fixed steady hydraulic copy 2 axis DRO coolant
Swing over bed 33” Swing over saddle 21 1/2” Max distance between centres 60” Spindle 4” Spindle speeds 5.3 – 420 rpm Screw-Cutting 4-way Toolpost 22” dia 4 Jaw Chuck Coolant Chuck guard
Center Height 235 mm Max. Length of Job 1220 mm Max. Job Diameter over Bed 470 mm Max. Job Diameter over Cross-Slide 260 mm Bed Width 355 mm Spindle Speeds 6.7 rpm to 1230 rpm Spindle Bore 64 mm Angle of Automatic Taper Turning +20 degree to -20 degree Hydraulic Copy
Turning length 1500 mm Turning Ø 255 mm Ø above the bed 460 mm Ø above transversing slide 258 mm Length between centers 1500 mm Type of CNC Siemens 810 X-axis 205 mm Z-axis 1300 mm Max workpiece weight kg Spindle taper Spindle bore 58 mm Number of turrets Number of tools on turret Number of rotating tools Turning speed 3000 rpm Spindle motor power 7.5 kW Tailstock no Bar feeder no ------------------- Length x width x height 2930.0 × 1346.0 × 1545.0 Weight 1825 kg 
Ex college machine YOM 2013 Max turning dia 203mm Max turning length 762mm Spindle speeds 20-2000rpm Hollow spindle 58mm Turret type & No of tool stations 2 Tailstock (YorN) Y No. of axes 2 Total Power HP/KW 7.5kW Like new condition (OMF grease on the main rack)
5” 4 Jaw Chuck 18” between centres 140mm Swing over Bed 110mm Swing over Saddle
18” between centres 140mm Swing over Bed 110mm Swing over Saddle
YOM: 1999 Spindle RPM: 2500 Spindle Bore: 90mm Quick change tool post and holders 4 Jaw chuck 1000mm Between Centers
Model: M300 Gap Bed Lathe Distance between centers: 26" Swing over bed: 13" Swing over cross-slide: 10" Spindle speeds: 40 to2500 (12) Spindle bore: 1.5" Full length screw cutting: yes Execution: metric Tool post: yes 3 jaw chuck 4 tool holders Main motor: 415v Coolant: yes Light: yes Chuck and splash guards: yes Approx dimensions: 1m x 2m x 1.3m DRO can be added a cost
Ex College machine 26” between centres 330mm swing over bed 200mm swing over saddle Metric calibration Screw cutting metric & imperial 3 Jaw shuck Tailstock Footbrake
Ex College machine 26” between centres 330mm swing over bed 200mm swing over saddle Metric calibration Screw cutting metric & imperial 3 Jaw shuck Tailstock Footbrake
