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GMC model GML-1236BG Geared Head Bench Lathe
$2950.
12" swing diameter x 36" center distance
ISO 9001 certified factory in China
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Spindle bore 1-1/2"
Heavy duty spindle D1-4
Rigid guideway width 7-1/2"
Heavy duty main motor; 2 HP, 220 volts, 1 phase.
9 spindle speeds from 65 to 1400 rpm, speeds: 65/200/230/280/360/600/800/1000/1400 rpm
36 kinds of inch threads, and 28 metric threads
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 7" dia.
• 40 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.002 - 0.06 I.P.R.
• 40 kinds of cross feeds; 0.001 - 0.04 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 4 to 56 T.P.I., 36 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.45 to 7.2mm I.P.R., 28 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT5
• Tailstock Taper: MT3
• Max swing diameter in gap: 17-1/4"
• Max travel of top slide: 4-1/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 7-1/4"
• Weight: 1150 Lbs.
• Size: 67" x 31" x 56"

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Picture of GMC 1236BG Lathe
Standard Equipment
(2) support stands
6" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 8" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 10" Face plate
• 3-3/4" steady rest
• 2" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Taper Turning Attachment
• Coolant System
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck, Carbide Turning Tools, etc

GMC model GML-1440BG Geared Head Bench Lathe

14" swing diameter x 40" center distance
ISO 9001 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Spindle bore 1-1/2"
Heavy duty spindle D1-4
Rigid guideway width 7-1/2"
Heavy duty main motor 3 HP, 220 volts, 1 phase
9 spindle speeds from 65 to 2000 rpm, speeds: 65/120/190/300/480/750/1250/2000 rpm
38 kinds of inch threads, and 28 metric threads
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 8-1/4" diameter
• 36 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.002 - 0.03 I.P.R.
• 36 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0008 - 0.010 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 8 to 112 T.P.I., 38 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.45-7.2mm I.P.R., 28 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT5
• Tailstock Taper: MT3
• Max swing in gap: 19-1/4" diameter
• Max travel of top slide: 4-1/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 7-1/4"
• Weight: 1300 Lbs.
• Size: 68" x 32" x 57"

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Photo of GMC 1440BG Lathe

Standard Equipment
(2) support stands
6" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 8" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 10" Face plate
• 3-3/4" steady rest
• 2" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Taper Turning Attachment
• Coolant System
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck, Carbide Turning Tools, etc

GMC model GML-1440BGF Geared Head Bench Lathe

14" swing diameter x 40" center distance
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

ISO 9001 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Spindle bore 1-1/2"
Heavy duty spindle D1-4
Rigid guideway width 7-1/2"
Heavy duty main motor 3 HP, 220 volts, 1 phase
9 spindle speeds from 65 to 2000 rpm, speeds: 65/120/190/300/480/750/1250/2000 rpm
38 kinds of inch threads, and 28 metric threads
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 8-1/8" diameter
• 36 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.002 - 0.03 I.P.R.
• 36 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0008 - 0.010 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 8 to 112 T.P.I., 38 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.45-7.2mm I.P.R., 28 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT5
• Tailstock Taper: MT3
• Max swing in gap: 19-1/4" diameter
• Max travel of top slide: 4-1/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 7-1/4"
• Weight: 1700 Lbs.
• Size: 70" x 35" x 59"

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Picture of GMC 1440BGF Lathe
Standard Equipment
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

Support Base
6" 3- jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 8" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 10" Face plate
• 3-3/4" steady rest
• 2" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Taper Turning Attachment
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck, Carbide Turning Tools, etc

GMC model GML-1440HD Heavy Duty Gear Head Lathe

14" swing diameter x 40" center distance
Heavy Cast Iron Base
Foot Brake

Coolant System
Work Light
Taper Turning Attachment

Larger Spindle bore: 2-1/16"
Threading and feed rate change without changing gears
ISO 9001 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Heavy duty spindle D1-6
Heavy duty guideway width 10-1/4"
Heavy duty main motor 6 HP, 220 volts, 3 phase
16 speeds: 45 to 1800 rpm: 40/ 70/ 90/ 140/ 165/ 215/ 255/ 330/ 350/ 385/ 585/ 690/ 770/ 900/ 1170/ 1800 rpm
40 kinds of inch threads, and 22 metric threads
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 8-1/2" diameter
• 36 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.0018 - 0.07 I.P.R.
• 36 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0009 - 0.030 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 2 to 70 T.P.I., 45 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.2 - 14mm I.P.R., 39 kinds
• Module threads: 0.3 - 3.6 mm, 18 kinds
• Diametral pitch threads: 8 - 40 DP, 21 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT6
• Tailstock Taper: MT4
• Max swing in gap: 21-1/2" diameter
• Max travel of top slide: 4-1/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 8-1/2"
• Weight: 4350 Lbs.

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Photo of GMC 1440HD Lathe
Standard Equipment
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

Cast Iron Base
Taper turning attachment
Oil pump on apron
8" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 10" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 12" Face plate
• 5-1/2" steady rest
• 2" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck, Carbide Turning Tools, etc

GMC Precision Heavy Duty Gear Head Lathes
GML-1640HD
GML-1660HD

16" swing diameter x 40" or 60" center distances
Heavy Cast Iron Base
Foot Brake

Coolant System
Work Light
Taper Turning Attachment

Spindle bore: 2-1/16"
ISO 9001 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Heavy duty spindle D1-6
Heavy duty guideway width 10-1/4"
Heavy duty main motor 6 HP, 220 volts, 3 phase
16 speeds: 45 - 1800 rpm: 40/ 70/ 90/ 140/ 165/ 215/ 255/ 330/ 350/ 385/ 585/ 690/ 770/ 900/ 1170/ 1800 rpm
40 kinds of inch threads, and 22 metric threads
Threading and feed rate change without changing gears
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 8-1/2" diameter
• Max swing in gap: 21-1/2" diameter
• 36 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.0018 - 0.07 I.P.R.
• 36 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0009 - 0.030 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 2 to 70 T.P.I., 45 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.2 - 14mm I.P.R., 39 kinds
• Module threads: 0.3 - 3.6 mm, 18 kinds
• Diametral pitch threads: 8 - 40 DP, 21 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT6
• Tailstock Taper: MT4
• Toolpost size: 1" square
• Max travel of top slide: 4-1/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 8-1/2"
• Weight: GML1640HD: 5150 Lbs / GML1660HD: 5750 Lbs

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GMC 1640HD and 1660HD Lathe pictured with optional digital readout
Standard Equipment
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

Cast Iron Base
Taper turning attachment
Oil pump on apron
8" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 10" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 12" Face plate
• 5-1/2" steady rest
• 2" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck, Carbide Turning Tools, etc

GMC Precision Heavier Duty Gear Head Lathes
GT-1640DB
16" swing diameter x 40" center distance
GT-1660DB
16" swing diameter x 60" center distance
GT-1840DB
18" swing diameter x 40" center distance
GT-1860DB
18" swing diameter x 60" center distance

Heavier Cast Iron Base
Foot Brake

Coolant System
Work Light
Taper Turning Attachment

Larger Spindle bore: 3-1/16"
Larger Motor: 7.5 HP, 220v or 440volts, 3 phase
• Extra slow low speed

ISO 9001 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Heavy duty spindle D1-8
Heavy duty guideway width 11-13/16"
12 speeds: 24 - 1600 rpm: 24/ 55/ 85/ 120/ 185/ 275/ 350/ 400/ 605/ 910/ 1330/ 1600 rpm
40 kinds of inch threads, and 53 metric threads
Threading and feed rate change without changing gears
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system in headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide:
1640 & 1660: 9-7/16" dia. / 1840 & 1860: 11-5/16" dia.
• 42 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.0012 - 0.0252 I.P.R.
• 42 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0009 - 0.0126 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 2 to 56 T.P.I., 40 kinds
• Metric threads: 0.4 - 14mm I.P.R., 53 kinds
• Module threads: 0.4 - 7mm, 32 kinds
• Diametral pitch threads: 8 - 40 DP, 21 kinds
• Spindle Taper: MT6
• Tailstock Taper: MT4
• Max swing in gap:
1640 & 1660: 23-7/16" dia. / 1840 & 1860: 25-3/16" dia.
• Max travel of top slide: 5"
• Max travel of cross slide: 12"
• Max weight of workpiece: 800 Lbs
• Net Weight: GT1640DB: 5450 Lbs / GT1660DB: 6150 Lbs
GT1840DB: 6100 Lbs / GT1860DB: 6750 Lbs

Photo of GMC Lathe model GT1660DB
Standard Equipment
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

Cast Iron Base
Taper turning attachment
Oil pump on apron
• Auto carriage stop
10" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 12" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 16" face plate
• 8" drive plate
• 5-1/2" steady rest
• 3" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck
• Carbide Turning Tools, etc

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Click to Request the GT-1660DB Quote
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Click to Request the GT-1860DB Quote

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GMC Precision Heavier Duty Gear Head Lathes
GT-2060
20" swing diameter x 60" center distance
GT-2080
20" swing diameter x 80" center distance
GT-20120
20" swing diameter x 120" center distance

Ajustable Spindle Clutch: Forward, Reverse, Stop
Heavier Cast Iron Base

Foot Brake

Coolant System
Work Light
Taper Turning Attachment

Larger Spindle bore: 4-1/8"
Larger Motor: 10 HP, 220v or 440volts, 3 phase
• Rapid Traverse

ISO 9002 certified factory
Fully enclosed precision gearbox
Heavy duty spindle D1-8
Heavy duty guideway width 15-1/2"
12 speeds: 36 - 1600 rpm
25 kinds of inch threads, and 22 metric threads
Threading and feed rate change without changing gears out
Spindle is balanced, hardened and precision ground
Spindle is supported at 3-points by high precision bearings
All gears and shafts are hardened and precision ground
Guideways induction hardened and precision ground
Automatic lubrication system, headstock and feed box
One year warranty on all parts

Specifications:
• Maximum swing over cross slide: 12"
• Max swing in gap: 28"
• 65 kinds of
Longitudinal feeds; 0.0023 - 0.093 I.P.R.
• 65 kinds of cross feeds; 0.0011 - 0.04 I.P.R.
• Inch threads: 2 to 28 T.P.I., 25 kinds
• Metric threads: 1 - 14mm I.P.R., 22 kinds
• Module threads: 0.5 - 7mm, 18 kinds
• Diametral pitch threads: 4 - 56 DP, 24 kinds
• Spindle taper: MT6
• Tailstock taper: MT5
• Toolpost size: 1"
square
• Max travel of top slide: 5-3/4"
• Max travel of cross slide: 12-1/2"
• Max weight of workpiece: 2000 Lbs
• Machine Net Weight:
GT2060: 8100 Lbs
GT2080: 8350 Lbs
GT20120: 9350 Lbs

Picture of GMC lathe model GT-2080
Standard Equipment
Foot Brake
Coolant System
Work Light

Cast Iron Base
Taper turning attachment
• Rapid traverse
• Auto carriage stop
Oil pump on apron
• Adjustable spindle clutch
• Inch/metric dials

12" 3- jaw chuck with set reversible jaws
• 16" 4-jaw chuck with reversible jaws
• 25" face plate
• 10" drive plate
• 10" steady rest
• 3" follow rest
• Removable gap

4-way tool post
Full length splash guard
(2) dead centers
• Reducing sleeve
Thread chasing dial
Tool box

Optional Equipment:
• Digital Readout
• Micro-Carriage Stop
• Quick Change Tool Post
• 5-C Collet Closer
• Live Center
• Drill Chuck
• Carbide Turning Tools, etc

Click to Request the GT-2060 Quote
Click to Request the GT-2080 Quote
Click to Request the GT-20120 Quote

or call us at 773-334-5000.

GMC Precision Heavier Duty Gear Head Lathes
GT-2680
26" swing diameter x 80" center distance
GT-26120
26" swing diameter x 120" center distance
GT-3280 32" swing diameter x 80" center distance
GT-32120
32" swing diameter x 120" center distance