Goodway GS-280
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max swing diameter
max turning diameter
chuck size
How much does the Goodway GS-280 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Fit a 10 in chuck and a Ø75 mm (3.0 in) bore to the GS-200 and the result is the Goodway GS-280. Spindle speed drops to 3,500 rpm, and the larger chuck shortens the usable turning length to 534 mm (21.0 in) on the standard bed or 1,134 mm (44.6 in) on the L bed.
The rest of the specification is carried over. Z-axis travel is 600 mm (23.6 in) or 1,200 mm (47.2 in) and X-axis travel is 240 mm (9.4 in). The machine swings Ø650 mm (25.6 in) and turns Ø420 mm (16.5 in). Power comes from a wide-range motor rated 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 15 kW (20 HP) for 30 min.
Is the motor enough for a 10 in chuck? Goodway's answer is the αP wide-range design, which it says reaches full horsepower at half the rpm of standard motors. That helps exactly where a 10 in machine works, on larger diameters at low spindle speed. A buyer who expects sustained heavy roughing should still compare the GS-2800, which has a 15 kW (20.1 hp) continuous rating and Ø570 mm (22.4 in) of turning diameter.
A 12-station servo turret is standard. The option list covers a 12-station live tooling turret with ER32 collets, a Y-axis with 110 mm (4.3 in) of travel, and a sub-spindle with a 6 in chuck. Note the mismatch in that last item. The sub-spindle chuck is smaller than the main one, so parts transferred for back-end work must suit a 6 in chuck.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Swing Diameter | Ø650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | Ø420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 534 mm (21.0 in) / 1,134 mm (44.6 in) |
| Chuck Size | 10" |
| Bar Capacity | Ø75 mm (3.0 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (15 HP) (cont.) |
| Spindle Power 30 Min | 15 kW (20 HP) (30 min.) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,500 rpm |
| X Axis Travel | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) / 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Live Tooling Stations | 12 (opt.) |
| Live Tooling Shank Size | ER32 (opt.) |
| Live Tooling Speed | 10 ~ 4,000 rpm (opt.) |
| Max Turning Diameter with Y Axis | Ø340 mm (13.4 in) (opt.) |
| Y Axis Travel | 110 mm (4.3 in) (±55 mm (±2.2 in)) (opt.) |
| Tailstock Quill Center Taper | MT#3 (Built-in spindle type, Live quill) (opt.) |
| Tailstock Base Travel | 470 mm (18.5 in) / 1,100 mm (43.3 in) (opt.) |
| Sub Spindle Chuck Size | 6" (opt.) |
| Sub Spindle Power | 5.5 kW (7.5 HP) (cont.) (opt.) |
| Sub Spindle Power 30 Min | 7.5 kW (10 HP) (30 min.) (opt.) |
| Sub Spindle Speed Range | 60 ~ 6,000 rpm (opt.) |
Specifications sourced from goodwaycnc.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Ø75 mm (3.0 in) bar capacity through a 10 in chuck
- Wide-range αP motor: 11 kW (15 HP) continuous, 15 kW (20 HP) for 30 min.
- Two bed lengths with up to 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel
- Y-axis, live tooling and sub-spindle variations are available
Limitations
- 3,500 rpm maximum spindle speed
- Turning length is 534 mm (21.0 in) on the standard bed, shorter than the 590 mm (23.2 in) of the GS-200
- The optional sub-spindle has a 6 in chuck, smaller than the 10 in main chuck
- Same 11 kW (15 HP) continuous motor as the smaller-bore GS-200
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Goodway lists a 10 in chuck and Ø75 mm (3.0 in) of bar capacity, with a maximum spindle speed of 3,500 rpm. The GS-200 is the same machine with an 8 in chuck, Ø65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity and 4,500 rpm.
02
Maximum turning length is 534 mm (21.0 in) on the standard machine and 1,134 mm (44.6 in) on the GS-280 L. Z-axis travel is 600 mm (23.6 in) and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) for the two beds.
03
An optional sub-spindle with a 6 in chuck and a built-in motor, rated 5.5 kW (7.5 HP) continuous and 7.5 kW (10 HP) on the 30 min. rating, with a speed range of 60 ~ 6,000 rpm. It is part of the S, MS and YS variations.
04
110 mm (4.3 in), which is ±55 mm about the spindle centerline. The Y-axis is optional, and with it the maximum turning diameter is Ø340 mm (13.4 in) instead of Ø420 mm (16.5 in).
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