Looking for a large, economical tool room lathe? The PL-1860E includes a DRO, polished slideways, and a cast iron base—features you won’t find on many machines in this price range.
- 12 spindle speeds from 25 to 1,800 rpm.
- 7.5 hp motor runs on 220-volt 3-phase power.
- Perfect for shops or schools that need more capacity on a budget.
- No assembly required.
- 2-axis digital readout (DRO) system.
- All of the ways are precision ground, hardened, and then polished to ensure smooth movement.
- Cross-ribbed bed adds strength and stability.
- Cast iron and sheet steel base supports the main frame and will stand up to years of use.
- Gap lathe design allows you to remove a section of the slide for slightly more diameter.
- Comes standard with: - 3-jaw universal chuck (8”) and 4-jaw chuck (13”).
- Headstock chuck guard with automatic safety switch.
- 8" back plate.
- Steady rest and follow rest.
- Emergency foot brake.
- Integrated coolant system with rear splash guard.
- Halogen work light.
 
- Covered by a 1-year parts warranty.
- You can order parts directly from us. We keep them in stock at our Wisconsin headquarters for fast shipping.
- Lifetime technical support by phone: you can call our team of metalworking experts for as long as you’re using this lathe.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Item Number | PL-1860E-1.0 | 
|---|---|
| Spindle Speeds | 25-1800 rpm | 
| Longitudinal Feed Imperial (qty / type) | 122 / .0015"-.0913" / rev. | 
| Speed Number | 12 | 
| Spindle Bore | 3.125" | 
| Motor | 7.5 hp | 
| Spindle Nose | D1-8 | 
| Threads Diametrical Qty Type | 45 / 3-1/2 to 96 D.P | 
| Threads Imperial Qty Type | 61 / 1-5/8 to 72 T.P.I | 
| Threads Metric Qty Type | 24 / .5-20mm Pitch | 
| Threads Module Qty Type | 21 / .25 to 10 M.P | 
| Spindle Taper Sleeve | MT5 | 
| Spindle Taper Nose | MT7 | 
| Tailstock Quill Taper | MT5 | 
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 6" | 
| Compound Rest Travel | 5-1/8" | 
| Center Length | 60" | 
| Bed Width | 13-1/8" | 
| Main Motor | 7.5 hp | 
| Lead Screw Diameter | 1.125" | 
| Lead Screw Thread Pitch | 4 T.P.I. | 
| Max. Swing Over Bed | 18" | 
| Max. Swing Over Cross Slide | 10-3/4" | 
| Max. Swing In Gap Dia | 27.5" | 
| Cross Slide Travel | 10-1/2" | 
| Power | 220V / 3-phase | 
| Shipping Weight | 5650lbs | 
| Shipping Dimensions (Inches) | 116x45x66 | 
 
         
                     
                     
             
             
             
            