Model 70-3040:
30” x 40” VSR Lathe with Sliding Bed

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• Motorized Sliding Bed – Increase spindle length 20” up to 40”
• Motor & Switch – Beefy 3HP motor delivers ample power
• Index Head – 3-Step, multi-V pulleys include 36 index positions
• Control Box – Magnetic back positions controls anywhere on long bed
• LCD Speed Display – Big easy-to-read speeds from 20 to 3850 RPMs
• Banjo – Cast iron tool rest base is extra wide and sturdy

RIKON’s Heavy Duty 70-3040 Variable Speed Lathe features an innovative SLIDING BED that increases your turning capacity with just a turning of a switch! The special motorized upper bed effortlessly moves to the right

[show_more more=”» Read More” less=”» Read Less” color=”#0f70e8″] away from the headstock to double the standard between-centers distance from 20” to 40”! Moving the sliding bed also increases the swing from 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” over the lower bed! Ideal for turning large bowls or platters. This space-saving lathe is extra heavy-duty, made of solid cast iron and steel construction to provide professional turners with a robust machine that will take the stress when turning large diameter bowls or spindles. The 3HP TEFC, 220V motor combined with 4 heavy-duty bearings in the headstock and digital speed controls provide all the power and precision needed for this versatile lathe.[/show_more]

 

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Tech Specs

Motor Horsepower3 HP TEFC
Motor Amps14.8
Motor Volts220V, 50/60 Hz
Motor RPM1,720 RPM
DirectionForward/Reverse
Number of SpeedsVariable
Speed Ranges20 – 650 / 50 – 1,750 / 100 – 3,850
Swing Over Bed23-7/32” to 31-1/4”
Swing Over Tool Rest17-13/32” to 25-7/16”
Working Distance Between Centers20” to 40”
Tool Rest Post Diameter1”
Spindle Nose Inch x TPI1-1/4” x 8
Headstock TaperMT2
Tailstock TaperMT2
Ram Travel4-11/16” (120mm)
Indexing Positions36
Overall Length61-5/8” to 81-5/8”
Overall Width30-1/8”
Overall Height50-3/8”
Overall Net Weight546 lbs.
Shipping Weight665 lbs.
Warranty5 Years
Shipping Carton61-3/4” x 26-5/16” x 34-1/4”
Bottom of base to spindle44” (1118mm)

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Product Info
Model 70-3040: <br> 30” x 40” VSR Lathe with Sliding Bed

Model 70-3040:
30” x 40” VSR Lathe with Sliding Bed

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Sku - 70-305 70-306
Motor Horsepower 3 HP TEFC 1-1/2 HP TEFC, 1 Ph, TEFC 1-1/2 HP TEFC
Motor Amps 14.8 4.7 8
Motor Volts 220V, 50/60 Hz 220V, 60 Hz 110V, 60 Hz
Motor RPM 1,720 RPM 1,725 RPM 1,725 RPM
Direction Forward/Reverse Forward / Reverse Forward / Reverse
Number Of Speeds Variable Variable Variable
Speed Ranges 20 – 650 / 50 – 1,750 / 100 – 3,850 0 – 1,200 / 0 – 3,200 0 – 1,200 / 0 – 3,200
Swing Over Bed 23-7/32” to 31-1/4” 16” 16”
Swing Over Tool Rest 17-13/32” to 25-7/16” 12” 12”
Working Distance Between Centers 20” to 40” 42” 42”
Tool Rest Post Diameter 1” 1” 1”
Spindle Nose Inch x TPI 1-1/4” x 8 1-1/4” x 8 1-1/4” x 8
Headstock Taper MT2 MT2 MT2
Tailstock Taper MT2 MT2 MT2
Ram Travel 4-11/16” (120mm) 4” 4”
Indexing Positions 36 12 (36 possible) 12 (36 possible)
Overall Length 61-5/8” to 81-5/8” 77” 77”
Overall Width 30-1/8” 22” 22”
Overall Height 50-3/8” 47-1/4” 47-1/4”
Overall Net Weight 546 lbs. 380 lbs. 380 lbs.
Shipping Weight 665 lbs. - -
Warranty 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years
Shipping Carton 61-3/4” x 26-5/16” x 34-1/4” - -
Bottom of base to spindle 44” (1118mm) 44” (1118mm) 44” (1118mm)