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Hercules-Ajax Lathe HR3000 Universal Heavy-Duty Lathe 3.6 Meters – Year 1979

Hercules-Ajax HR3000 Universal Heavy-Duty Lathe – Year 1979
Machine Overview
Hercules-Ajax HR3000 Universal Heavy-Duty Lathe, Year 1979, designed for heavy-duty turning applications requiring high rigidity and large workpiece capacity. Equipped with a 20 HP spindle drive, 4.1″ spindle bore, 12-foot bed, 16 spindle speeds, taper attachment, steady rest, follow rest, rapid traverse, and a 4-jaw chuck. Suitable for oil & gas, mining, power generation, shipbuilding, and heavy industrial machining.
Specification Metric Imperial
Manufacturer Hercules-Ajax Hercules-Ajax
Model HR3000 HR3000
Year of Manufacture 1979 1979
Serial Number 3680605 3680605
Condition Used Used
Machine Type Universal Heavy-Duty Engine Lathe Universal Heavy-Duty Engine Lathe
Swing Over Bed 711 mm 28″
Swing in Gap 965 mm 38″
Swing Over Cross Slide 432 mm 17″
Distance Between Centers (Bed Length) 3,658 mm 12 ft
Spindle Bore 104 mm 4.1″
Main Motor Power 15 kW 20 HP
Number of Spindle Speeds 16 16
Spindle Speed Range 12 – 1,200 RPM 12 – 1,200 RPM
Available Spindle Speeds 12, 16, 22, 30, 41, 56, 77, 105, 135, 183, 265, 343, 475, 640, 885, 1,200 RPM
Standard Equipment
  • Taper Attachment
  • Steady Rest
  • Follow Rest
  • Rapid Traverse
  • 4-Jaw Chuck
  • Five Additional Taper Tool Posts for Drilling
  • Heavy-Duty Gear Head
  • Universal Engine Lathe Configuration
Machine Features
The Hercules-Ajax HR3000 is a robust universal heavy-duty lathe designed for machining large shafts, rolls, pipes, flanges, and heavy industrial components. Its large 4.1-inch spindle bore, 28-inch swing over bed, 38-inch gap capacity, powerful 20 HP spindle motor, and wide 16-speed gearbox provide excellent versatility for roughing and finishing operations. Complete with taper attachment, steady and follow rests, rapid traverse, and a 4-jaw chuck, this machine is well suited for maintenance workshops, energy, mining, shipbuilding, steel fabrication, and general heavy engineering applications.

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