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The JET GH-1880ZX Geared Head Engine Lathe (JT9-321578) is the ultimate, fully-loaded machining center for uncompromising industrial fabrication. This complete turnkey package arrives factory-equipped with a premium Newall DP700 Digital Readout (DRO), a professional taper attachment, and an integrated collet closer. Driven by a high-torque 3-Phase motor and a robust geared headstock, the machine offers 12 selectable spindle speeds ranging from 25 to 1,800 RPM. With an 18-inch swing, expansive 80-inch center capacity, and a massive 3-1/8" spindle bore, this machine provides the structural rigidity and advanced operational flexibility required to dominate heavy-duty toolroom production.
JET GH-1880ZX Lathe Applications
Heavy industrial machining, large-diameter shaft turning, and precision bored finishing.
Professional-grade taper machining and complex multi-pass threading workflows.
Repeatable, high-speed collet operations tailored for efficient batch production.
Continuous-duty operation in heavy manufacturing, oil/gas fabrication, and maintenance repair environments.
Ideal for professional machine shops requiring a fully equipped, ready-to-run geared-head lathe that combines high-torque capacity with premium digital and mechanical precision accessories.
Technical Specifications
Stock Number
JT9-321578
Machine Type
Toolroom Lathe
Electrical Configuration
230V / 460V, Three-Phase (3Ph)
Swing Capacities
18" Over Bed • 11" Over Cross Slide • 12" Over Gap
Distance Between Centers
80"
Spindle Bore / Nose
3-1/8" Bore / D1-8 Mount (7MT Spindle Taper)
Speed Range
12 Speeds: 25 – 1,800 RPM (Geared Head)
Threading Range
61 Inch Threads (Up to 72 TPI) / 24 Metric Threads
Integrated Newall DP700 DRO: Provides high-resolution digital position feedback, streamlining setup times and ensuring repeatable accuracy on every complex project.
Industrial Taper Attachment: Enables the production of consistent, high-fidelity tapers without repetitive, time-consuming manual offset adjustments.
Integrated Collet Closer: Facilitates rapid work-holding changes and precise gripping on smaller diameter stock, essential for high-throughput batch production.
Heavy-Duty Geared Headstock: Delivers positive, slip-free power transfer, essential for maintaining constant RPM under heavy roughing cuts.
Oversized 3-1/8" Spindle Bore: Allows large-diameter bar stock and industrial piping to pass directly through the D1-8 headstock for highly efficient machining.
Why Choose This Ironline Tools Featured Lathe
The ultimate turnkey assembly—arrives fully equipped with a premium DRO, taper attachment, and collet closer, saving hours of aftermarket installation time.
80 inches of center distance easily accommodates the longest drive shafts and oversized industrial components.
3-Phase industrial architecture integrates flawlessly into professional manufacturing power grids for relentless, continuous-duty cycles.
Built with rigid, industrial-grade components designed to maintain strict tolerances through years of aggressive metal removal.
As a top-tier offering at Ironline Tools, the JET JT9-321578 Engine Lathe delivers the absolute pinnacle of geared-head torque, massive workpiece capacity, and all-in-one professional precision.
Key Information
Order Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM EST
Order Handling Time: 1–3 business days (Monday–Friday)
Transit Time: 1–7 business days (Monday–Friday)
Total Estimated Delivery Time: 3–11 business days (Monday–Friday)
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