Description
2025 WILLIS Model 1550 Colchester-type lathe, Swing 15", Center distance 50"
The Willis Machinery 1550 engine lathe features a swing over bed of 15 1/4 inches, a swing in gap of 24 inches, and a distance between centers of 50 inches. It also has a 7.5 HP motor and a spindle speed range of 25-2000 RPM.
These conventional lathes are available with a range of swings over the bed from 13 inches - 22 inches. All of these conventional engine lathes feature a gap bed. Our lathes are also available with a variety of distances between centers, from 30 inches to 120 inches. Normally equipped with a Norton-style universal gear box (excluding model 1340), these conventional lathes are also available as infinitely variable-speed versions, utilizing a Yaskawa AC digital inverter, providing full power throughout all speed ranges. Featuring a wide range of spindle speeds, feeds and threads both inch and metric, Inch/metric dial graduations, Camlock spindle nose, full length rear splash guard, pull out chip drawer for easy cleaning, foot brake, and flood coolant system.
Our Conventional geared head lathes feature:
Engine lathes that provide induction hardened & precision ground ways, as well as hardened and ground gears and shafts
Conventional lathe models featuring cam-lock spindle noses; D-1-4, D-1-5, D-1-6, and D-1-8
Inch/metric dials & graduations, along with inch threading dials, which allow great versatility when turning and threading with metalworking lathes
Safety and performance optimization; no-volt release foot brake, an emergency stop, low volt controls and a flood coolant system
Willis geared head precision engine lathes offer a universal gear box (option for 1340) with a full range of inch, metric, whitworth, diametral, and modular threading
A feed rod overload clutch
An adjustable clutch on the apron provides these conventional lathes with longitudinal and cross-feed pressure adjustment.
A push/pull plunger controls a built in feed/reverse function on our lathe machinery
A cross-slide nut which incorporates backlash eliminator
Full length splash guards on engine lathes
An interlock device which allows these engine lathes to prevent simultaneous engagement of their feed rod and lead screw
A totally enclosed oil bath, double wall apron with splash type lubrication
A gated lever at the apron provides forward/reverse engaging and spindle control on these conventional lathes
Slide-way lubrication is provided to these engine lathes by a one shot plunger lube pump
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | WILLIS |
| Model | 1550 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Condition | New |
| Stock Number | 22167 |
| Status | For Sale |
| Swing | 15.25"; 387.35 mm |
| Centers | 50"; 1,270 mm |
| Spindle Bore | 2 1/8 inches |
| Power | 7.5 hp; 5.6 kW |
| RPM | 25 RPM; 25 RPM |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 9.5"; 241.3 mm |
| Dimensions | 99" L x 40" W x 63" H; 99" L x 40" W x 63" H |
| Weight | Approximately 3,300 lbs |
| Swing over Bed | 15 1/4 inches |
| Swing in Gap | 24 inches |
| Distance Between Centers | 50 inches |
| Motor | 7.5 HP |
| Bed Length | 86 1/2 inches |
| Overall Dimensions | 99" L x 40" W x 63" H |
| Spindle Speed | 25-2000 RPM (16 Steps) |
| Spindle Nose | D1-6 |
| Tailstock Spindle Travel | 6 1/8 inches |
| Tailstock Barrel Diameter | 2.312 inches |
| Tailstock Center | M.T. # 4 |
| Cross Slide Travel | 9 inches |
| Top Slide Travel | 4 3/4 inches |
| Width of Bed | 11 inches |
| Gap Width In Front of Faceplate | 6 inches |
| Spindle Nose Bush | M.T. # 6 |
| Spindle Center | M.T. # 4 |



