Fryer VT-40

Q: How much does the Fryer VT-40 cost?

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

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

20 - 1,500 rpm

Spindle Power

40 hp (29.8 kW) peak

Max Turn Length

32 in (813 mm); 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option

Accuracy

X, Z +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm); C +/- 10 arc/sec

Repeatability

+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)

max swing

40 in (1,016 mm)

How much does the Fryer VT-40 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer VT-40 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 VT-40 is a vertical turret lathe with a 40 in (1,016 mm) maximum swing, built on a traveling column instead of the usual cross rail. The column carries a horizontal turret toward and away from the spindle centre, which is how Fryer fits a large-swing VTL into a floor area of 140 x 67 in (3,556 x 1,702 mm). Its series page puts it as a compact design that uses half the floor space.

A vertical lathe exists for heavy, awkward discs and rings that are easier to lay on a chuck than to hang from one. The VT-40 takes parts up to 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and cuts across a diameter range of 0 - 40 in (0 - 1,016 mm), with 32 in (813 mm) of cutting length and Z travel in the standard machine. An option extends Z travel to 48".

Of the three VT models this is the fastest. The spindle runs 20 - 1,500 rpm on a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor through a geared headstock, and Fryer's table gives a peak torque of 3,050 ft-lb (4,135 Nm). The VT-60 and VT-80 are limited to 500 rpm, so smaller diameters, where surface speed needs rpm, belong on the VT-40.

The turret holds 8 tools in BMT-65, or 12 with the faceplate upgrade. Live tooling with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) spindle and a contouring 'C' axis are options that turn the lathe into a mill-turn for bolt circles, keyways and faces. The machine weighs 26,000 lb (11,794 kg) and stands 148 in (3,759 mm) tall.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing	40 in (1,016 mm)
Cutting Diameter Range	0 - 40 in (0 - 1,016 mm)
Max Turning Length	32 in (813 mm); 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option
Bed Width	32 in (813 mm)
X Axis Travel	24 in (610 mm)
Turret Face to Spindle Center	-3 to 21 in (-76 to 533 mm)
Z Axis Travel	32 in (813 mm); 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option
Turret Stations	8 (12 optional)
Live Tool Spindle	10 hp (7.5 kW), 10 - 4,000 rpm (optional)
Turret Tooling	BMT-65
Ballscrew Diameter	2.00 in (51 mm) X, Z
Max Part Weight	8,000 lb (3,629 kg)
Spindle Nose	A2-11
Spindle Motor Power	40 hp (29.8 kW) peak
Spindle Torque	3,050 ft-lb (4,135 Nm)
Max Spindle Speed	20 - 1,500 rpm
Repeatability	+/- 0.0001 in (0.0025 mm)
Rapid Traverse Xz	750 ipm (19.1 m/min)
Servo Type	AC Digital Brushless
Axis Thrust	6,504 lb (2,950 kgf) X, Z
Air Requirement	90 psi (6.2 bar), 5 cfm (142 L/min)
Coolant Capacity	75 gal (284 L)
Coolant Flow	8 gpm (30 L/min)
Power Requirement	80 A
Voltage Requirement	380-500 VAC, 3 phase
Shipping Dimensions	140 x 67 x 115 in (3,556 x 1,702 x 2,921 mm)
Machine Dimensions	140 x 67 x 148 in (3,556 x 1,702 x 3,759 mm)
Machine Weight	26,000 lb (11,794 kg)
Turret Face to Spindle Nose	8 - 40 in (203 - 1,016 mm); 8 - 56 in (203 - 1,422 mm) with the extended Z travel option
Positioning Accuracy	X, Z +/- 0.0002 in (0.0051 mm); C +/- 10 arc/sec

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

40 in (1,016 mm) swing in a 140 x 67 in (3,556 x 1,702 mm) footprint
Part weight up to 8,000 lb (3,629 kg)
20 - 1,500 rpm spindle, the highest speed in the VT series
Peak spindle torque of 3,050 ft-lb (4,135 Nm) from a geared headstock
8 station BMT-65 turret, 12 with the faceplate upgrade

Limitations

Live tooling and 'C' axis are options
Standard cutting length is 32 in (813 mm)
Operating height of 148 in (3,759 mm)
Needs 80 A at 380-500 VAC, 3 phase

Best For

Rings, flanges, hubs and discs up to 40 in (1,016 mm) in diameter Heavy chucking work up to 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) Small-lot vertical turning programmed on the shop floor Turn-mill parts with the live tool turret and 'C' axis options

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts does the Fryer VT-40 turn?

Maximum swing is 40 in (1,016 mm), the cutting diameter range is 0 - 40 in (0 - 1,016 mm), maximum cutting length is 32 in (813 mm) and maximum part weight is 8,000 lb (3,629 kg). With the extended Z travel option the cutting length becomes 48 in (1,219 mm).

02 What spindle does the VT-40 have?

An A2-11 spindle nose, a 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak motor and a speed range of 20 - 1,500 rpm, with peak torque of 3,050 ft-lb (4,135 Nm). Fryer describes a high torque geared headstock for the series.

03 Does the VT-40 offer live tooling?

As an option. The table lists an optional live tooling spindle of 10 hp (7.5 kW) at 10 - 4,000 rpm, and the options sheet has an 8 station live tool turret in BMT-65 and a 'C' axis contouring and indexing spindle with a Heidenhain rotary scale.

04 How is the VT-40 different from the VT-60?

The VT-60 swings 60 in (1,524 mm), carries 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), has a 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak motor on an A2-15 nose and runs 10 - 500 rpm. The VT-40 swings 40 in (1,016 mm), carries 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) and runs up to 1,500 rpm with 40 hp (29.8 kW) peak.