Fryer VT-80

Q: How much does the Fryer VT-80 cost?

The price estimate for the Fryer VT-80 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-vt-80#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 - 500 rpm

Spindle Power

75 hp (55.9 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

80 in (2,032 mm)

How much does the Fryer VT-80 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Fryer VT-80 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

With an 80 in (2,032 mm) maximum swing, the Fryer VT-80 is the largest vertical turret lathe in the VT series. One row of its table deserves attention before any other: the cutting diameter range is 12 - 80 in (305 - 2,032 mm). Unlike the VT-40 and VT-60, whose turrets reach the spindle centre, this machine does not cut inside a 12 in diameter.

The reason is in the column travel. X travel is 35 in (889 mm), almost the same as the VT-60, but shifted outward, so that the turret face moves between 6 and 41 in (152 to 1,041 mm) from the spindle centre. The machine is therefore suited to rings, large flanges, slewing bearings and wheel rims, parts with an open centre, and less suited to solid discs that must be faced to the middle or bored small.

Otherwise it matches the VT-60 row for row. The spindle is A2-15 with a 75 hp (55.9 kW) peak motor, 10 - 500 rpm and 2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm) of peak torque. Part weight is 10,000 lb (4,536 kg), Z travel 32 in (813 mm), and the turret holds 8 tools in BMT-65 with 12 optional.

The footprint remains small for the swing, 185 x 100 in (4,699 x 2,540 mm), with a weight of 37,000 lb (16,783 kg). Height is the larger concern at 148 in (3,759 mm) in operation and 115 in (2,921 mm) for shipping. Fryer offers the series with a Siemens or Fanuc CNC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing	80 in (2,032 mm)
Cutting Diameter Range	12 - 80 in (305 - 2,032 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	35 in (889 mm)
Turret Face to Spindle Center	6 to 41 in (152 to 1,041 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	10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Spindle Nose	A2-15
Spindle Motor Power	75 hp (55.9 kW) peak
Spindle Torque	2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm)
Max Spindle Speed	10 - 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	120 A
Voltage Requirement	380-500 VAC, 3 phase
Shipping Dimensions	185 x 100 x 115 in (4,699 x 2,540 x 2,921 mm)
Machine Dimensions	185 x 100 x 148 in (4,699 x 2,540 x 3,759 mm)
Machine Weight	37,000 lb (16,783 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

80 in (2,032 mm) maximum swing in a 185 x 100 in (4,699 x 2,540 mm) footprint
75 hp (55.9 kW) peak motor with 2,700 ft-lb (3,661 Nm) of peak torque
Part weight up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
6,504 lb of peak thrust on X and Z with 2.00 in (51 mm) ballscrews
8 station BMT-65 turret, 12 optional

Limitations

Cutting diameter range starts at 12 in (305 mm); the turret does not reach the spindle centre
Maximum spindle speed of 500 rpm
Part weight is the same 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) as the VT-60
148 in (3,759 mm) operating height and a 120 A supply

Best For

Large rings, slewing bearings and wheel rims up to 80 in (2,032 mm) Open-centre flanges and housings Heavy turning at low rpm on parts up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) Plants that need an 80 in VTL without the floor space of a cross-rail machine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Can the Fryer VT-80 cut to the centre of a part?

Not according to Fryer's table. The cutting diameter range is 12 - 80 in (305 - 2,032 mm) and the turret face to spindle center distance runs from 6 to 41 in (152 to 1,041 mm). The VT-60 is listed with a range of 0 - 60 in (0 - 1,524 mm).

02 What are the travels of the VT-80?

Column travel in X is 35 in (889 mm). Longitudinal travel in Z is 32 in (813 mm), or 48 in (1,219 mm) with the extended Z travel option, which gives 8" - 56" from the bottom of the turret faceplate to the top of the spindle nose.

03 How does the VT-80 differ from the VT-60?

Swing, reach and size. The VT-60 swings 60 in (1,524 mm), cuts from 0 in, weighs 32,000 lb (14,515 kg) and occupies 162 x 79 in (4,115 x 2,007 mm). The VT-80 swings 80 in (2,032 mm), cuts from 12 in (305 mm), weighs 37,000 lb (16,783 kg) and occupies 185 x 100 in (4,699 x 2,540 mm). Spindle and turret rows are the same.

04 What coolant and air does the VT-80 need?

The coolant tank holds 75 gal (284 L) and the pump delivers 8 gpm (30 L/min); a 300 psi coolant through turret system is an option. Air demand is 5 cfm (142 L/min) at 90 psi (6.2 bar).