Johnford ST-160BH
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
swing over bed
swing over cross slide
chuck size
How much does the Johnford ST-160BH cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford ST-160BH is a four-metre lathe with a large swing and a small headstock: 4,050 mm (159.4 in) of Z travel, 800 mm (31.5 in) over the cross slide, and the A2-11 spindle with 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp).
Big, long and light is the workpiece that explains it. Thin-walled tubes, fabricated cylinders, rolls with hollow bodies: these need the clearance and the length but put little load on the spindle, and they often need the 2,000 rpm that only the B spindle offers on this bed.
One line of the table confirms how little the headstock contributes to the mass of these machines. The ST-160BH is listed at 24,200 kg (53,240 lb). The ST-160C, with the larger C spindle on the smaller 920 mm (36.2 in) swing frame, is listed at exactly the same figure.
Tailstock travel is 3,600 mm (141.7 in). The quill is Ø200 mm (7.9 in) with an MT#7 taper and 150 mm (5.9 in) of travel. X travel is 420 mm (16.5 in), the turret has 12 positions, and outside dimensions are 9,926 x 2,504 x 2,955 mm (390.8 x 98.6 x 116.3 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Over Bed | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Chuck Size | 381 mm (15 in) |
| Chuck Size Optional | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-11 |
| Spindle Bore | 132.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| Spindle Transmission | Auto 4 speeds |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) (Std.); 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) (Opt.) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| X Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Y Axis Travel Optional | ±75 mm (±3 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 4,050 mm (159.4 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | X: 10 m/min (394 ipm); Y: 10 m/min (394 ipm); Z: 12 m/min (472 ipm) |
| Tailstock Travel | 3,600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Tailstock Quill Diameter | Ø200 mm (Ø7.9 in) |
| Tailstock Taper | MT#7 |
| Servo Motor X | 7 kW |
| Servo Motor Y Optional | 3 kW |
| Servo Motor Z | 7 kW |
| Bed Inclination | 60° |
| Machine Weight | 24,200 kg (53,240 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 9,926 x 2,504 x 2,955 mm (390.8 x 98.6 x 116.3 in) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4,050 mm (159.4 in) of Z travel with 800 mm (31.5 in) swing over the cross slide
- 2,000 rpm on a four-metre bed
- Tailstock travel of 3,600 mm (141.7 in)
- 420 mm (16.5 in) of X travel
- Optional 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) motor
Limitations
- 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp) as standard
- 132.5 mm (5.2 in) spindle bore
- 9,926 mm (390.8 in) long and 24,200 kg (53,240 lb)
- Rapid traverse on Z of 12 m/min
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Long parts of large diameter and moderate weight. It has 4,050 mm (159.4 in) of Z travel and 800 mm (31.5 in) of swing over the cross slide, with a 2,000 rpm spindle of 22 / 26 kW (29.5 / 34.9 hp).
02
03
Up to 116 mm (4.6 in), through a 132.5 mm (5.2 in) bore with an A2-11 nose. Bigger spindle bores are listed among the optional accessories.
04
9,926 x 2,504 mm (390.8 x 98.6 in), with a height of 2,955 mm (116.3 in). A chain type chip conveyor with trolley is standard.
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