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Betts Bridgeford 57R Engine Heavy-Duty Lathe 15 Meters – Year 1954

Betts Bridgeford 57R Engine Heavy-Duty Lathe 15 Meters – Year 1954
SN 57R-724

Year of Construction: 1954

Max length: 580”

Min diameter: 12”

Faceplate diameter: 96”

Swing over compound: 63 ½”

Includes several closed steady rests (20” & 48”) as well as an assortment of tool holders

100 HP DC spindle motor (rectifier included)

Machine will require 4 trucks to relocate.

Head stock weighs 44,000lbs, bed section 1 weighs 72,000lbs, bed section 2 weighs 77,000lbs.

Machine can be inspected

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