Fryer ET-30

Q: How much does the Fryer ET-30 cost?

The price estimate for the Fryer ET-30 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/fryer-et-30#price; the request is passed to Fryer or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · fryermachine.com Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

10 - 1,500 rpm (1,000, 750)

Spindle Power

30 hp (22.4 kW) peak; 50 hp (37.3 kW) optional

Accuracy

+/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm)

Repeatability

+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)

max swing

30 in (762 mm)

swing over cross slide

18 in (457 mm)

How much does the Fryer ET-30 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer ET-30 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Fryer ET-30 is a large capacity flat-bed CNC lathe: 30 in (762 mm) of swing over the bed, 18 in (457 mm) over the cross slide and 60 in (1,524 mm) between centers in the base version. It belongs to the ET-LC series, which Fryer builds with double Vee ways and a four-speed geared headstock for work that is heavy rather than fast.

The numbers that matter on this machine are weights and torques. A supported part may weigh 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) and an unsupported one 2,000 lb (907 kg). The spindle motor is 30 hp (22.4 kW) peak, with 50 hp (37.3 kW) optional, and the four ranges run from 10 - 100 rpm in Low 1 up to 675 - 1,500 rpm in High. Peak axis thrust is 8,700 lb on Z. Range changes are manual on the base machine; automatic shift is an option.

Bed length and bore are ordered to suit the parts. Center distances of 80 in (2,032 mm), 120 in (3,048 mm), 160 in (4,064 mm) and 200 in (5,080 mm) are listed as options, and the machine weight rises from 13,500 lb (6,124 kg) to 23,500 lb (10,660 kg) with 200 in centers. The standard spindle bore is 4.10 in (104 mm) on a Camlock D1-11 nose. Fryer's options sheet adds a 6" big bore option with a 6.15” bore and a 9" big bore option, and notes that with the 9" bore the swing of the ET-30 increases to 35".

Despite its size it keeps the Easy Turn way of working, with a full manual mode on 2 handwheels, menu programming and a thread repair cycle for reworking existing threads.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing	30 in (762 mm)
Swing Over Cross Slide	18 in (457 mm)
Center Height	15 in (381 mm)
Distance Between Centers	60 in (1,524 mm)
Distance Between Centers Optional	80 in (2,032 mm), 120 in (3,048 mm), 160 in (4,064 mm), 200 in (5,080 mm)
Bed Width	19 in (483 mm)
Cross Slide Width	11 in (279 mm)
X Axis Travel	16 in (406 mm)
Z Axis Travel	57 in (1,448 mm)
Z Axis Travel Optional	77 in (1,956 mm), 117 in (2,972 mm), 157 in (3,988 mm), 197 in (5,004 mm)
Ballscrew Diameter	2.00 in (51 mm) Z; 1.25 in (32 mm) X
Max Part Weight Unsupported	2,000 lb (907 kg)
Max Part Weight Supported	10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Spindle Nose	Camlock D1-11; A2-11 or A2-15 with the big bore options
Spindle Bore	4.10 in (104 mm); 6.1 in (155 mm), 9.0 in (229 mm) or 12.0 in (305 mm) with the big bore options
Spindle Nose Taper	MT-8
Spindle Motor Power	30 hp (22.4 kW) peak; 50 hp (37.3 kW) optional
Max Spindle Speed	10 - 1,500 rpm (1,000, 750)
Spindle Speed Ranges	Low 1: 10 - 100 rpm; Low 2: 100 - 200 rpm; Medium: 200 - 675 rpm; High: 675 - 1,500 rpm
Speed Selection	Manual (automatic shift optional)
Tailstock Quill Travel	8.0 in (203 mm)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	4.1 in (104 mm)
Tailstock Quill Taper	MT-6
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm)
Repeatability	+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)
Rapid Traverse Xz	400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Servo Type	AC Digital Brushless
Axis Thrust	4,504 lb (2,043 kgf) X; 8,700 lb (3,946 kgf) Z
Air Requirement	90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min)
Coolant Capacity	28 gal (106 L)
Coolant Flow	2 gpm (7.6 L/min)
Power Requirement	80 A
Voltage Requirement	208-250 VAC, 3 phase (380-500 VAC optional)
Shipping Dimensions	155 in (3,937 mm) wide with 60 in centers, 175 in (4,445 mm) with 80 in, 215 in (5,461 mm) with 120 in; 85 in (2,159 mm) deep; 78 in (1,981 mm) high
Machine Dimensions	155 in (3,937 mm) wide with 60 in centers, 175 in (4,445 mm) with 80 in, 215 in (5,461 mm) with 120 in; 85 in (2,159 mm) deep; 78 in (1,981 mm) high
Machine Weight	13,500 lb (6,124 kg); 15,000 lb (6,804 kg) with 80 in centers; 17,500 lb (7,938 kg) with 120 in; 20,500 lb (9,299 kg) with 160 in; 23,500 lb (10,660 kg) with 200 in

Specifications sourced from fryermachine.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Supported part weight of 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) on double Vee ways
Four-speed geared headstock from 10 - 100 rpm up to 675 - 1,500 rpm
Center distances from 60 in (1,524 mm) to 200 in (5,080 mm)
4.10 in (104 mm) spindle bore as standard, with 6" and 9" big bore options
Full manual mode with 2 handwheels and a thread repair cycle

Limitations

Speed range selection is manual unless the automatic shift option is ordered
Draws 80 A at 208-250 VAC, 3 phase
Swing over the cross slide is 18 in (457 mm), against 28 in (711 mm) on the ET-40
Rapid traverse on X and Z is 400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Tailstock is manual, with a 4.1 in (104 mm) quill

Best For

Heavy shafts, rolls and cylinders up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) with support Oilfield and pipe work through a large spindle bore Thread repair and rework on long parts One-off turning of large parts programmed on the shop floor

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the capacities of the Fryer ET-30?

Swing over the bed is 30 in (762 mm) and over the cross slide 18 in (457 mm). Standard distance between centers is 60 in (1,524 mm) with 57 in (1,448 mm) of Z travel, and X travel is 16 in (406 mm). Maximum part weight is 2,000 lb (907 kg) unsupported and 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) supported.

02 Which bed lengths can the ET-30 be ordered with?

Beyond the standard 60 in (1,524 mm), Fryer lists 80 in (2,032 mm), 120 in (3,048 mm), 160 in (4,064 mm) and 200 in (5,080 mm) between centers. The matching Z travels are 77 in (1,956 mm), 117 in (2,972 mm), 157 in (3,988 mm) and 197 in (5,004 mm).

03 What spindle bore options does the ET-30 have?

The standard bore is 4.10 in (104 mm). The options sheet lists a 6" big bore option with a 6.15” spindle bore, an A2-11 nose and 1,000 RPM max, and a 9" big bore option with a 9” bore, an A2-15 nose, a 50 HP motor and 650 RPM max, which increases the swing of the ET-30 to 35".

04 Can the ET-30 be equipped with a turret or live tooling?

Yes, from the options sheet: an 8 station bi-directional automatic turret for 1.0” tooling, an 8 station live tool turret in VDI-40 or BMT-45, a Y axis live tool turret in BMT-45, and a 'C' axis contouring and indexing spindle, which Fryer lists as 380-500 VAC only.