Herless 11BU Bench Lathe

Used Herless 11BU Bench Lathe for sale.

Stock # 4254

This Herless 11BU bench lathe is presented in excellent working condition. It has been checked, with no faults found. The bed ways are in very good order, showing minimal wear. This particular lathe has come from a school and, like most educational machines, shows little sign of use.

Herless was an Australian importer and supplier of Taiwanese-built workshop machinery from the 1970s through to the 2000s. The 11BU is a compact yet heavy-duty precision bench lathe commonly used in schools, toolrooms, and small maintenance workshops. Known for their robust construction and smooth operation, these machines feature dual metric and imperial dials, making them versatile for a wide range of precision turning applications.

Specifications:
Swing over bed: 300 mm
Swing over saddle: 180 mm
Swing in gap: No gap
Distance between centres: Approx. 600 mm
Spindle bore: 38 mm
Spindle mount: Screw-on
Spindle speeds: 60 – 1240 rpm
Motor: 1 HP / 0.75 kW
Power requirement: 415 V 3-phase
Dimensions: 1.3 m × 0.7 m × 1.2 m high
Weight: Approx. 450 kg
Leadscrew: Metric, with dual-reading dials (metric / imperial)

Accessories Included:
3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks
Face plate
Fixed steady
Quick-change toolpost
Thread-chasing dial

Condition: Excellent working order, all functions operate as they should.

We recommend customers visit our warehouse to inspect the machinery in person. Our team is more than happy to offer to test run the equipment to give you the peace of mind that it will perform to your requirements before making a purchase. That way, you can make an informed decision and feel confident in your investment.

Considering selling your machinery? We buy as well as sell machinery. Downsizing, relocating, closing down, or having surplus equipment. We are always on the lookout for quality machinery to buy. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your machinery needs and how we can help you.

We would like to extend a note to all prospective customers. We are happy to provide freight quotes for machines to be shipped anywhere in Australia or worldwide. However, we want to remind customers that the machines are not insured during transport by either the transport companies or Newmac Equipment. We strongly advise that customers speak with their usual insurance company to take out transport insurance.