Mastiff VS 1800 / V550

The Colchester Mastiff VS 1800 conventional lathe leads the way in modern centre lathe technology, combining strong metal cutting with high speed and accuracy.

Packed with features for safety, long-lasting precision and productivity, it can outperform most centre lathes in its class through its combination of electronically variable speed spindle drive and Constant Surface Speed option.

This heavyweight manual lathe has the power, capacity and versatility to perform the full range of turning duties, in production, maintenance or the toolroom.

The V550 centre lathe features a number of outstanding characteristics, making it a natural heavyweight champion manual lathe in any workshop environment.

High spindle stiffness on this manual lathe is achieved with double race front roller bearings and single race rear bearings, set to a fixed pre-load and retained under tension. Lathe stability and accuracy are maintained at all speeds, loads and temperatures.

The V550 conventional lathe is available in 2 and 3 metre lengths as standard.

Mastiff VS 1800

V550