Dainichi DLII142/152
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
swing over bed
swing over carriage
distance between centers
max load between centers
How much does the Dainichi DLII142/152 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Dainichi DLII142/152 is a large-swing 2-axis (X, Z) CNC lathe offered in two sizes. The DLII142 swings 1,420 mm (55.9 in) over the bed and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) over the carriage; the DLII152 swings 1,520 mm (59.8 in) and 1,100 mm (43.3 in). Both take 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) between centres on beds from 1,500 to 10,000 mm (59.1-393.7 in).
Dainichi has another lathe with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) swing, and telling the two apart is the first job for a buyer. The DL132/152 is the heavier design, 11,000-38,000 kg (24,251-83,776 lb) against 9,250-18,600 kg (20,393-41,006 lb) for this model, and it lists 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) where the DLII142/152 lists 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp) as standard and 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) as the option. The DLII142/152 answers with spindle bores: beyond the 85 mm (3.3 in) standard it offers 125 / 175 / 254 / 320 / 425 mm (4.9 / 6.9 / 10.0 / 12.6 / 16.7 in), while the DL132/152 lists 125 mm (4.9 in) as its only option.
Spindle speed is 7-500 min-1 in 2 gear ranges. That is slow by general standards and right for this envelope: at 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of diameter even modest rotation gives a high surface speed. The standard chuck is a 4-jaw of 1,000 mm (39.4 in), as large as the DLII142's swing over the carriage.
The bed is 820 mm (32.3 in) wide. Control is a FANUC 32i-B with an 8.4 in colour LCD. With machine weight spread across 9,250-18,600 kg (20,393-41,006 lb), ask for the figure that matches the chosen swing and bed before the foundation is drawn.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Over Bed | 1,420 / 1,520 mm (55.9 / 59.8 in) |
| Swing Over Carriage | 1,000 / 1,100 mm (39.4 / 43.3 in) |
| Distance Between Centers | 1,500-10,000 mm (59.1-393.7 in) |
| Max Load Between Centers | 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) |
| Spindle Speed Range | 7-500 min-1, 2 gear ranges |
| Max Spindle Speed | 500 min-1 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp) |
| Spindle Power Optional | 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) |
| Spindle Bore | 85 mm (3.3 in) standard; 125 / 175 / 254 / 320 / 425 mm (4.9 / 6.9 / 10.0 / 12.6 / 16.7 in) optional |
| Machine Weight | 9,250-18,600 kg (20,393-41,006 lb) |
| Bed Width | 820 mm (32.3 in) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 32i-B |
| Controlled Axes | 2 (X, Z) |
| Control Display | 8.4 in colour LCD |
| Standard Chuck | 4-jaw, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
Specifications sourced from dainichikinzoku.co.jp — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Swing of 1,420 / 1,520 mm (55.9 / 59.8 in) over the bed and 1,000 / 1,100 mm (39.4 / 43.3 in) over the carriage
- 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) between centres, above the 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) of the DL120
- Five optional spindle bores up to 425 mm (16.7 in); the DL132/152 lists only 125 mm (4.9 in) as an option
- 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) spindle power can be ordered instead of 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp)
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) 4-jaw chuck as standard
Limitations
- Between-centres length ends at 10,000 mm (393.7 in); the DL132/152 is listed up to 15,000 mm (590.6 in)
- Standard power is 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp), the same as the smaller DL120; the stronger motor is an option
- The 500 min-1 maximum spindle speed restricts small-diameter work
- Bed width is 820 mm (32.3 in), narrower than the 1,010 mm (39.8 in) bed of the DL132/152
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The swing. The DLII142 has 1,420 mm (55.9 in) over the bed and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) over the carriage, the DLII152 1,520 mm (59.8 in) and 1,100 mm (43.3 in). Load between centres, 8,000 kg (17,637 lb), the 7-500 min-1 speed range, the power ratings and the bore list are stated once and apply to both sizes.
02
Look at length, bore and power. The DLII142/152 stops at 10,000 mm (393.7 in) between centres but offers bores up to 425 mm (16.7 in) and carries 8,000 kg (17,637 lb). The DL132/152 reaches 15,000 mm (590.6 in) and lists 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp), with 125 mm (4.9 in) as its only bore option and a machine weight of 11,000-38,000 kg (24,251-83,776 lb).
03
The standard bore is 85 mm (3.3 in). Optional bores are 125 / 175 / 254 / 320 / 425 mm (4.9 / 6.9 / 10.0 / 12.6 / 16.7 in). With the largest of them, pipe up to that size can pass through the headstock so that only the end being machined sits in front of the 1,000 mm (39.4 in) 4-jaw chuck.
04
From 7 to 500 min-1 in 2 gear ranges. Standard spindle power is listed as 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp), and 37 / 30 kW (49.6 / 40.2 hp) is the optional rating. For sustained roughing on diameters near the 1,000 / 1,100 mm (39.4 / 43.3 in) carriage swing, the optional motor deserves a look.
05
They share the 26 / 22 kW (34.9 / 29.5 hp) standard power and the same bore options. The DL120 is the faster of the two at 630 min-1 and weighs 6,850-12,800 kg (15,102-28,219 lb). The DLII142/152 runs to 500 min-1 and weighs 9,250-18,600 kg (20,393-41,006 lb), the trade for its larger swing and 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) load rating.
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