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
The Colchester Triumph 2000, introduced in 1968, is a legendary British-engineered lathe renowned for its precision, reliability, and robust build quality. Its distinctive square styling and versatile performance have made it a workshop favourite for toolrooms, training facilities, and small-to-medium production environments.
Compact but Capable: The 30″ bed is ideal for smaller workshops without sacrificing swing or rigidity.
Precision Performance: Wide speed range, fine feed controls, and accurate DRO support both roughing and finishing.
Versatile Machining: Gap-bed design accommodates larger diameter jobs when needed.
Durability: Built to last, with a heavy-duty cast iron bed and hardened slideways.
Fully Refurbished: This Blue Diamond unit has reground slideways, a new chuck guard, and full servicing for trouble-free operation.
Robust quick-change toolpost with holders
Supplied with new 3‑jaw and 4‑jaw chucks, plus faceplate
Equipped with 2-axis digital readout (DRO) for precision control
Integrated coolant system, work light, splash and chuck guards
Inter‑locked chuck guard and taper‑turning attachment for added safety and versatility.
The Colchester Triumph 2000 stands out as a respected workhorse lathe that blends precision, robustness, and adaptability. Whether you’re producing prototypes, batch components, or training machinists, this lathe offers longevity and performance you can count on.
For further details, to review photos, or to arrange an inspection or quote, please contact us, or give us a call.
When buying a used Colchester Triumph 2000 lathe, check the condition of the slideways for wear, spindle play, gearbox smoothness, feed operation, and overall alignment. Purchasing from a specialist dealer, such as ourselves, helps ensure the machine has been inspected and is ready for use.
The Triumph 2000 offers a larger capacity and more robust build compared to smaller models, making it better suited for heavier-duty machining while still maintaining precision for general workshop use.
You can purchase a Colchester Triumph 2000 lathe from specialist UK machinery dealers such as Blue Diamond Machine Tools, our machines are inspected and prepared for workshop use.
