product description
Warco GH1330 Gear Head Lathe
Machinery weighing 500kg or more - delivery price varies according to size, weight and location; subject to quote.
The Warco GH1300 series lathes are powerful gear head machines designed to be capable of a wide range metalworking applications. These lathe offer unbeatable robustness, precision and accuracy.
Available in a choice between single or three phase (240v or 440v), and with or without a very high quality glass optical digital readout system installed.
GH1330 types available
- GH1330 - Metric 1 Phase (Item No. 4069B)
- GH1330 - Metric 3 Phase (Item No. 4069A)
- GH1330 - Metric 1 Phase fitted with 3 Axis DRO, 2 scales (Item No. 4069B DRO)
- GH1330 - Metric 3 Phase fitted with 3 axis DRO, 2 scales (Item No. 4069A DRO)
Please note: if DRO version shows as unavailable above, we are always able to supply lathes with DRO fitted - stock comes and goes all the time so please feel free to contact us for availability.
Also available with a more compact length
- GH1322 range here - with similar specification to GH1330 but with shorter distance between centres.
Features include
- Induction hardened and ground bedways
- Hardened, precision ground headstock gears ensure extremely quiet operation
- D1-4 spindle supported by taper roller bearings
- Overload clutch to saddle feed shaft
- Removable gap bed, dowelled for accurate relocation
- Safe, low voltage circuit with overload cut out
- Spindle brake, extremely effective, will immediately brake lathe from highest speed of 2000rpm
- In an emergency situation, the brake will also disconnect the electrical drive
- Slide out coolant / chip tray
- Telescopic leadscrew covers
- Accuracy test report is supplied with each individual machine
- European electrical components, Siemens or Telemachanique
- Emergency electric cut out switch
- Jogging button to assist chuck rotation throughout the speed range
- Offset tailstock facility
- Independent feed shaft to saddle for longitudinal and cross feed
- Adjustable gibs to top slide and cross slide
- Thread dial indicator
- Power longitudinal and cross feed, powered by a dedicated feed shaft
- Interlock chuck guard and gear train cover
- Available with supplied and fitted 2 axis glass optical digital readout system.

GH1322 illustrated
Standard equipment included
- Cabinet stand
- Chuck 3 jaw 160mm with inside & outside jaws
- Chuck 4 Jaw 200mm independent
- Face plate 300mm
- 4 way indexable toolpost
- Fixed steady
- Travelling steady
- Coolant system
- Dead centre
- Micro adjustable bed stop
- Light
- Instruction manual with spare parts list
- Tool box with maintenance tools
Above items included with each machine with no extra charge.
More details
- This range of lathes is ideal for training / teaching establishments and industry alike, with a wealth of safety features and standard equipment.
- Long term reliability is assured by high levels of build quality and extremely robust construction.
- Every Warco lathe is fully run and tested by a qualified member of our team before leaving our premises, and is supplied with an individual accuracy test report.
- Buy with confidence from Warco - we've been selling lathes just like this for four decades now, and have always prided ourselves on our after sales service.
- We have a hugely comprehensive range of spare parts also available should you ever need them.
- Each lathe has a 12 month warranty for peace of mind.
GH1330 Specification (GH1322 shown for reference only)
Lathe | GH1330 | GH1322 |
Centre height | 165mm | 165mm |
Maximum swing | 330mm | 330mm |
Swing over gap | 476mm | 476mm |
Swing over cross slide | 198mm | 198mm |
Distance between centres | 750mm | 500mm |
Bed width | 185mm | 185mm |
Longitudinal travel | 582mm | 332mm |
Spindle taper | 5MT | 5MT |
Spindle bore | 38mm | 38mm |
Maximum tool size | 16mm | 16mm |
Range of cross feeds | 0.018 - 0.275 mm/r | 0.018 - 0.275 mm/r |
Range of longitudinal feeds | 0.067 - 1.019 mm/r | 0.067 - 1.019 mm/r |
Range of spindle speeds (8) | 70 - 2000 rpm | 70 - 2000 rpm |
Range of metric threads | 0.45 - 10mm | 0.45 - 10mm |
Range of imperial threads | 3 1/2 - 80 tpi | 3 1/2 - 80 tpi |
Tailstock taper | 3MT | 3MT |
Tailstock quill travel | 92mm | 92mm |
Top slide travel | 76mm | 76mm |
Cross slide travel | 160mm | 160mm |
Headstock bearings | Taper roller | Taper roller |
Compound slide swivel | 360º | 360º |
Oil capacity | Headstock:2.7 litres Gearbox: 0.8L Apron: 0.3L Total: 3.8L | Headstock:2.7 litres Gearbox: 0.8L Apron: 0.3L Total: 3.8L |
Coolant system capacity | 7 litres | 7 litres |
Chuck mounting | Camlock D1-4 | Camlock D1-4 |
Motor | 1.5kw (1500w) | 1.5kw (1500w) |
Dimensions L x W x H Measurements taken to end of handle grips | 1524 x 610 x 1400mm | 1320 x 610 x 1400mm |
Weight | 600kg | 500kg |
Order securely online, or call us on 01428 682929.
Price includes VAT at 20%.
Warco - supplying lathes to engineers, industry and education since 1975.