JET EGH-1740 Elite Large Spindle Bore Geared Head Lathe

The JET EGH-1740 lathe combines industrial-grade construction, powerful geared headstock operation, and a large spindle bore for demanding metalworking applications. Designed for professional machine shops, toolrooms, fabrication facilities, and industrial maintenance departments, this 17″ x 40″ metal lathe provides the capacity and precision required for turning, facing, boring, drilling, threading, and general machining operations.

Powered by a 7.5 HP three-phase motor, the EGH-1740 delivers the cutting power needed for heavy-duty turning applications. Its geared headstock provides 12 selectable spindle speeds ranging from 36 to 1,800 RPM, allowing operators to choose appropriate cutting speeds for different workpiece materials, tooling, and machining requirements.

With a 17″ swing over the bed and 40″ distance between centers, this lathe accommodates a wide variety of workpieces, including larger shafts, bushings, threaded components, and precision-machined industrial parts.

One of the EGH-1740’s standout features is its 3-1/8″ spindle bore, which allows larger-diameter bar stock to pass through the headstock. This increased spindle capacity makes the machine particularly useful for shops that regularly machine longer or larger-diameter stock.

The JET EGH-1740 lathe features a D1-6 camlock spindle mount, MT5 spindle taper, and MT4 tailstock taper, providing compatibility with appropriately sized chucks, centers, and turning accessories.

Heavy-duty Meehanite castings help reduce vibration during machining, while hardened carriage gears support durability and consistent performance in demanding industrial environments.

Key Features and Benefits

• 7.5 HP Three-Phase Motor: Provides power for demanding industrial turning, facing, drilling, boring, and threading operations.
• Geared Headstock Drive: Offers 12 selectable spindle speeds from 36 to 1,800 RPM.
• 17″ Swing Over Bed: Accommodates larger-diameter cylindrical workpieces.
• 40″ Distance Between Centers: Supports machining of longer shafts, bars, and industrial components.
• Large 3-1/8″ Spindle Bore: Allows larger bar stock to pass through the headstock.
• D1-6 Camlock Spindle Mount: Provides a secure mounting interface for compatible chucks and workholding equipment.
• MT5 Spindle Taper: Supports compatible spindle tooling and accessories.
• MT4 Tailstock Taper: Accepts appropriately sized centers, drill chucks, and other tooling.
• 24-1/4″ Swing Through Gap: Provides additional capacity for short, larger-diameter workpieces when the removable gap section is properly configured.
• 45 Inch Thread Selections: Provides inch threading capabilities for a wide variety of machining applications.
• 39 Metric Thread Selections: Supports metric threading from 0.2 to 14 mm.
• Precision-Ground Bedways: Support controlled carriage movement and consistent machining performance.
• Meehanite Support Castings: Help dampen vibration and improve machine rigidity.
• Hardened Carriage Gears: Provide durability for repeated industrial machining operations.
• Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction: Designed for demanding machine shop environments and extended production cycles.

Heavy-Duty 17 x 40 Metal Lathe for Industrial Applications

This 17 x 40 metal lathe provides the turning capacity, rigidity, and geared spindle control required for professional metalworking applications. The 17 x 40 metal lathe is particularly well suited for industrial repair work, shaft machining, fabrication, maintenance operations, and precision turning of larger components.

Available Lathe Accessories

We carry a wide selection of metal lathe accessories, including chucks, cutting tools, toolholders, centers, drill chucks, steady rests, and additional workholding equipment.

Digital readout systems (DROs), collet closers, taper attachments, and other accessories may be available depending on machine configuration and compatibility.

Accessories are configuration-dependent. JET does not offer every accessory combination as a factory-configured machine. Please contact us with your preferred accessories so we can verify availability and pricing.

Contact us for JET EGH-1740 Elite lathe availability, accessories, and pricing.