Fryer ET-65

Q: How much does the Fryer ET-65 cost?

The price estimate for the Fryer ET-65 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-65#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

3 - 750 rpm (600, 375, 300)

Spindle Power

50 hp (37.3 kW) peak

Accuracy

+/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm)

Repeatability

+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)

max swing

65 in (1,651 mm)

swing over cross slide

50 in (1,270 mm)

How much does the Fryer ET-65 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer ET-65 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

A 65 in (1,651 mm) swing over the bed and 50 in (1,270 mm) over the cross slide make the Fryer ET-65 the middle model of the ET-XL lathes. Center height is 32 in (813 mm). The headstock, bed, tailstock and drives are the rows it shares with the ET-50 and ET-80; what changes is how large a diameter can turn above the carriage.

Handling the workpiece is the real subject at this size, and Fryer's table spends several rows on the tailstock. It is hydraulic, with a quill 6.50 in (165 mm) in diameter that travels 12.0 in (305 mm) under a hydraulic motor at 9 ipm. The quill has an MT-6 taper hole and an A1-8 spindle nose with a built-in spindle, so a chuck or faceplate can be mounted at the tailstock end. The tailstock body itself is moved along the bed by an electric motor with rack and pinion rather than by hand.

Between that tailstock and the headstock a part may weigh 15,000 lb (6,804 kg), or 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) once a steady rest is added. The carriage is pushed by a 3.00 in (76 mm) Z ballscrew, mounted in the centre of the 30 in (762 mm) bed, with 12,720 lb of peak thrust.

Spindle figures are those of the series: 50 hp (37.3 kW) peak, 3 - 750 rpm in three automatic ranges, a 6.10 in (155 mm) bore on an A2-11 nose. The ET-65 weighs 28,500 lb (12,928 kg) with 60 in centers, and 48,400 lb (21,954 kg) with 280 in centers. Supply is 125 A at 380-500 VAC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing	65 in (1,651 mm)
Swing Over Cross Slide	50 in (1,270 mm)
Center Height	32 in (813 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), 240 in (6,096 mm), 280 in (7,112 mm), 340 in (8,636 mm)
Bed Width	30 in (762 mm)
Cross Slide Width	13.5 in (343 mm)
X Axis Travel	27 in (686 mm) (33 in (838 mm), 40 in (1,016 mm))
Z Axis Travel	67 in (1,702 mm)
Z Axis Travel Optional	87 in (2,210 mm), 126 in (3,200 mm), 165 in (4,191 mm), 205 in (5,207 mm), 244 in (6,198 mm), 284 in (7,214 mm)
Ballscrew Diameter	3.00 in (76 mm) Z; 1.625 in (41 mm) X
Max Part Weight with Tailstock	15,000 lb (6,804 kg)
Max Part Weight Supported	20,000 lb (9,072 kg)
Spindle Nose	A2-11; A2-15, A2-20 or A2-28 with the big bore options
Spindle Bore	6.10 in (155 mm); 9 in (229 mm), 10 in (254 mm), 12 in (305 mm), 16 in (406 mm) or 20 in (508 mm) with the big bore options
Spindle Motor Power	50 hp (37.3 kW) peak
Max Spindle Speed	3 - 750 rpm (600, 375, 300)
Spindle Torque	19,700 ft-lb (26,710 Nm) at 30 rpm
Spindle Speed Ranges	Low: 3 - 30 rpm; Medium: 31 - 150 rpm; High: 151 - 750 rpm
Speed Selection	Automatic
Tailstock Quill Travel	12.0 in (305 mm), hydraulic motor, 9 ipm (0.23 m/min)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	6.50 in (165 mm)
Tailstock Quill Taper	MT-6
Tailstock Quill Spindle Nose	A1-8, includes built-in spindle
Tailstock Body Movement	Electric Motor with Rack and Pinion
Positioning Accuracy	+/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm)
Repeatability	+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)
Resolution	+/- 0.00010 in (0.0025 mm)
Rapid Traverse Xz	400 ipm (10.2 m/min)
Servo Type	AC Digital Brushless
Axis Thrust	8,894 lb (4,034 kgf) X; 12,720 lb (5,770 kgf) Z
Air Requirement	90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min)
Coolant Capacity	70 gal (265 L)
Coolant Flow	4 gpm (15 L/min)
Power Requirement	125 A
Voltage Requirement	380-500 VAC
Shipping Dimensions	145 in (3,683 mm) wide with 60 in centers, 205 in (5,207 mm) with 120 in, 245 in (6,223 mm) with 160 in, 285 in (7,239 mm) with 200 in, 325 in (8,255 mm) with 240 in; 70 in (1,778 mm) deep; 75 in (1,905 mm) high
Machine Dimensions	145 in (3,683 mm) wide with 60 in centers, 205 in (5,207 mm) with 120 in, 245 in (6,223 mm) with 160 in, 285 in (7,239 mm) with 200 in, 325 in (8,255 mm) with 240 in; 70 in (1,778 mm) deep; 75 in (1,905 mm) high
Machine Weight	28,500 lb (12,928 kg); 30,500 lb (13,835 kg) with 80 in centers; 34,700 lb (15,740 kg) with 120 in centers; 37,800 lb (17,146 kg) with 160 in centers; 41,100 lb (18,643 kg) with 200 in centers; 44,800 lb (20,321 kg) with 240 in centers; 48,400 lb (21,954 kg) with 280 in centers

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

65 in (1,651 mm) swing over the bed, 50 in (1,270 mm) over the cross slide
Hydraulic tailstock with a 6.50 in (165 mm) quill and motor-driven body positioning
Tailstock quill carries an A1-8 spindle nose with a built-in spindle
3.00 in (76 mm) Z ballscrew with 12,720 lb of peak thrust
Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm) on a machine of this size

Limitations

Part weight limits do not rise with the swing: 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) supported, as on the ET-50
Top speed of 750 rpm, lower with any big bore option
Rapid traverse is 400 ipm (10.2 m/min) on beds that can exceed 200 in between centers
Coolant flow is 4 gpm (15 L/min)

Best For

Large-diameter rolls, drums and rotors up to 65 in (1,651 mm) swing Parts that need a driven or chucked tailstock end Heavy shafts supported by steady rests Repair and remanufacturing of mill, mining and power generation components

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What kind of tailstock does the Fryer ET-65 have?

A hydraulic tailstock with a built-in live center. The quill is 6.50 in (165 mm) in diameter with 12.0 in (305 mm) of travel driven by a hydraulic motor at 9 ipm, an MT-6 taper hole and an A1-8 spindle nose. The tailstock body is moved by an electric motor with rack and pinion.

02 How does the ET-65 compare with the ET-50 and ET-80?

Only swing, center height and weight differ. The ET-50 swings 50 in (1,270 mm), the ET-65 swings 65 in (1,651 mm) and the ET-80 swings 80 in (2,032 mm) over the bed. Bed width, headstock, bore, tailstock, thrust and part weight limits are the same in Fryer's table.

03 How much does the ET-65 weigh?

28,500 lb (12,928 kg) with the standard 60 in center distance. Fryer lists 30,500 lb (13,835 kg) with 80 in centers, 34,700 lb (15,740 kg) with 120 in, 37,800 lb (17,146 kg) with 160 in, 41,100 lb (18,643 kg) with 200 in, 44,800 lb (20,321 kg) with 240 in and 48,400 lb (21,954 kg) with 280 in.

04 Does the ET-65 support live tooling?

As options. Fryer lists an 8 station bi-directional live tool automatic turret in VDI-40 or BMT-45, a Y axis live tool 8 station turret in BMT-45 and a 'C' axis contouring and indexing spindle. A heavy duty cross slide mounted boring bar block with 130mm diameter bar capacity is also listed.