Used Lathes for Sale
Browse our extensive range of used lathes for sale, specialising in high-quality used metalworking lathes for sale from leading UK manufacturers. Our selection of used lathes is ideal for professional engineering workshops, industrial production environments, and precision machining applications across the UK.
We primarily stock used lathes for sale from respected brands including Colchester Machine Tool Solutions, Harrison Lathes, and Dean Smith & Grace. These manufacturers are known for producing robust, accurate, and long-lasting used metal lathes for sale, trusted in demanding engineering and manufacturing environments.
Our range of used metalworking lathes for sale includes centre lathes, gap bed lathes, toolroom machines, and heavy-duty industrial models. If you are specifically looking for British-built machines, explore our dedicated ranges of Colchester lathes for sale and Harrison lathes for sale, where you’ll find reliable used lathes suitable for both general engineering and precision work.
For larger capacity and heavy machining requirements, our stock of Dean Smith & Grace lathes for sale offers powerful second hand metal lathes for sale designed for long components and heavy cutting operations. These used metal lathes for sale are ideal for industries requiring strength, rigidity, and consistent accuracy.
Investing in second hand metal lathes for sale allows you to secure proven machines at excellent value compared to new equipment. All of our used lathes for sale are carefully inspected and prepared to ensure reliable performance, making them a dependable choice for continuous production, maintenance, and precision metalworking.
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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
