Goodway GA-2800

Q: How much does the Goodway GA-2800 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GA-2800 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/goodway-ga-2800#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

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

Goodway GA series high performance turning centers (GA-2800)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

3,500 rpm

Spindle Power

11 kW (14.8 hp) (cont.)

Max Turn Length

260 mm (10.2 in) / 575 mm (22.6 in) / 1,155 mm (45.5 in)

max swing diameter

Ø580 mm (22.8 in)

max turning diameter

Ø350 mm (13.8 in)

chuck size

10" (big-bore)

How much does the Goodway GA-2800 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GA-2800 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

Bore is the reason to pick the Goodway GA-2800. It carries a 10 in big-bore chuck and passes Ø80 mm (3.1 in) bar, the largest bar capacity available on the smaller of the two GA frames, and it does so with the spindle limited to 3,500 rpm.

Everything around the spindle is shared with the GA-2000. Swing is Ø580 mm (22.8 in), maximum turning diameter Ø350 mm (13.8 in) and X travel 205 mm (8.1 in). The motor is rated 11 kW (14.8 hp) continuous and 15 kW (20.1 hp) for 30 min. Because the bigger chuck takes up room in front of the spindle nose, usable length is a little shorter: 260 mm (10.2 in), 575 mm (22.6 in) or 1,155 mm (45.5 in) of turning length on Z travels of 350 mm (13.8 in), 650 mm (25.6 in) and 1,230 mm (48.4 in).

A buyer comparing this machine with the GA-3300 should look at turning diameter before bar size. The GA-3300 passes only slightly larger bar, Ø90 mm (3.5 in), but it turns Ø500 mm (19.7 in) and has an 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) continuous motor. If the parts are bar-fed and stay under Ø350 mm (13.8 in), the smaller frame does the job.

Goodway describes the GA ways as hand-scraped box ways. The standard turret has 10 or 12 stations. A 12-station live tooling turret with ER32 collets and a speed range of 40 ~ 4,000 rpm is optional, as are the C-axis and Y-axis that go with it. The tailstock quill is Ø70 mm (2.8 in) with an MT#4 live center.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	Ø580 mm (22.8 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø350 mm (13.8 in)
Max Turning Length	260 mm (10.2 in) / 575 mm (22.6 in) / 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
Chuck Size	10" (big-bore)
Bar Capacity	Ø80 mm (3.1 in)
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW (14.8 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 30 Min	15 kW (20.1 hp) (30 min.)
Max Spindle Speed	3,500 rpm
X Axis Travel	205 mm (8.1 in)
Z Axis Travel	350 mm (13.8 in) / 650 mm (25.6 in) / 1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Turret Stations	10 / 12
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Shank Size	ER32 (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	40 ~ 4,000 rpm (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Center Taper	MT#4 (live center)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	Ø70 mm (2.8 in)
Tailstock Quill Travel	150 mm (5.9 in)
Tailstock Base Travel	Fixed / 550 mm (21.7 in) / 1,140 mm (44.9 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ø80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity through a 10 in big-bore chuck on the compact GA frame
Same 11 kW (14.8 hp) continuous, 15 kW (20.1 hp) 30 min. motor as the GA-2000
Hand-scraped box ways, as Goodway describes the GA series
Three Z travels to choose from, up to 1,230 mm (48.4 in)

Limitations

Spindle speed is capped at 3,500 rpm, against 4,500 rpm on the GA-2000
Turning length is 260 mm (10.2 in) on the short bed, less than the 310 mm (12.2 in) of the GA-2000
X travel is 205 mm (8.1 in); the GA-3300 has 260 mm (10.2 in)
Live tooling turret, C-axis and Y-axis are options

Best For

Bar-fed parts from stock up to Ø80 mm (3.1 in) Tube and hollow-bar work that needs a big bore but not a big swing Heavy turning cuts at moderate spindle speeds on box ways

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the bar capacity of the GA-2800?

Ø80 mm (3.1 in), through a 10 in big-bore chuck. The GA-2000, which shares the same frame, passes Ø65 mm (2.6 in), and the GA-3300 on the larger frame passes Ø90 mm (3.5 in).

02 How fast does the GA-2800 spindle run?

Maximum spindle speed is 3,500 rpm. The motor is rated 11 kW (14.8 hp) continuous and 15 kW (20.1 hp) on the 30 min. rating. The GA-2000 uses the same motor ratings with a smaller bore and runs to 4,500 rpm.

03 How long a part can the GA-2800 turn?

It depends on the bed. Goodway lists maximum turning lengths of 260 mm (10.2 in), 575 mm (22.6 in) and 1,155 mm (45.5 in). The corresponding Z-axis travels are 350 mm (13.8 in), 650 mm (25.6 in) and 1,230 mm (48.4 in).

04 Can the GA-2800 mill and drill off-center?

With options. The M variation brings a 12-station live tooling turret (ER32, 40 ~ 4,000 rpm) and a C-axis. Off-center work needs the Y variation, which adds a Y-axis. Goodway's table for the GA series gives no Y-axis travel figure, so ask for it before quoting parts that depend on it.