Clausing Geared Head Engine Lathes
Gear Head Lathes for Heavy, Accurate Turning Work
We sell Clausing geared head engine lathes with 13 to 70 inch swing over bed and 3 to 50 hp spindle motors. Delivery, installation and training available.
- Swings from 13 to 70 inches, centers up to 482 inches
- Hardened, ground beds and hardened headstock gears
- 80,000+ Clausing parts, 95% of orders ship within 24 hours
Full service machine tool provider since 1935 and a Clausing dealer for over 40 years.
Prefer to talk? Call 440-359-2655
Get your gear head lathe quote
Tell us the swing, length and spindle bore you need. A machine tool specialist will follow up with options and pricing.
Why buy your gear head lathe here
Sized for your parts
Clausing geared head lathes run 13 to 70 inch swing over bed, 30 to 482 inches between centers and spindle bores from 1.25 to 24.02 inches.
Built to hold accuracy
Induction hardened and precision ground beds, hardened and ground headstock gears, and precision tapered roller spindle bearings.
Threading made simple
The universal gearbox covers inch, metric, module and diametral pitch threading, so one machine handles a wide range of work.
Parts and help after the sale
Backed by the Clausing Service Center with over 80,000 parts, 95% of orders shipped within 24 hours, plus phone and on-site technicians.
Delivered, set up and explained
Ships by freight with installation service and user training available across all 50 states, Canada and North America.
New and used options
We are a full service machine tool dealer, so you can compare new Clausing lathes and used equipment in one call.
Clausing gear head lathe specs and options
Clausing C-Series geared head engine lathes are industry standard machines for job shops, oil field and oil country work, power utilities, ship building and general heavy turning. Models range from bench-size capacity up to very large swing machines.
If you need infinitely variable speed instead of gear ranges, we also sell the Clausing/Colchester 8044VSJ variable speed lathe with a 10 hp spindle and 15 to 2,500 RPM in three ranges.
- Swing over bed: 13 to 70 inches, varies by model
- Distance between centers: 30 to 482 inches
- Spindle bore: 1.25 to 24.02 inches; spindle noses D1-4 through A-Mount 11-20
- Spindle motor: 3 to 50 hp with 12 to 18 speeds, 7 to 2,500 RPM
- Removable gap plate lets you mount large face plates on the spindle nose
- Universal gearbox for inch, metric, module and diametral pitch threading
- Power: 230/460 volt, 3 phase; machine weight 1,584 to 11,243 lbs
- Full length rear splash guard and coolant system; CE certified electrics available
A machine tool dealer since 1935
“I purchased a used CNC lathe from Tom and his team. They were super helpful through the entire process from sending pictures and videos of the machine running to helping set up rigging and shipping. I would absolutely purchase through them again. I would recommend them for anyone looking for professional no BS used equipment sales.”
What happens after you ask for a quote
Send your specs
Give us the swing, length, spindle bore, motor and any tooling you need, plus your shop voltage.
We match a machine
We check new Clausing models and used stock, then send pricing with the options that fit your parts.
Delivery and start-up
We coordinate freight and rigging. Installation service and operator training are available.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gear head lathe cost?
Pricing is quoted per machine. Cost depends on swing, distance between centers, spindle bore, motor size, controls and accessories. Send your specs and we will send pricing.
What sizes can I order?
Clausing geared head lathes cover 13 to 70 inch swing over bed, 30 to 482 inches between centers, spindle bores from 1.25 to 24.02 inches and spindle motors from 3 to 50 hp.
Do you deliver and install the lathe?
Machines ship by freight, and delivery times vary by model and configuration. Installation service and user training are available. We sell across all 50 states, Canada and North America.
Is there a warranty?
Clausing engine lathes carry a one year warranty backed by the Clausing Service Center. The Clausing/Colchester 8044VSJ also has a 4 year parts and labor warranty on the AC inverter drive only.
Can I get parts and service later?
Yes. The Clausing Service Center stocks over 80,000 parts and ships 95% of orders within 24 hours, with qualified technicians for phone and on-site support.
Do you sell used lathes as well as new?
Yes. We are a full service machine tool dealer and sell both new and used metalworking machine tools. Tell us your budget and specs and we will show you what fits.
Ready to price a gear head lathe?
Send your swing, length and spindle bore and we will match a Clausing gear head lathe to your work. Call 440-359-2655 or fill in the form.
- Swings from 13 to 70 inches, centers up to 482 inches
- Hardened, ground beds and hardened headstock gears
- 80,000+ Clausing parts, 95% of orders ship within 24 hours
Prefer to talk? Call 440-359-2655