Johnford ST-160C
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
swing over bed
swing over cross slide
chuck size
How much does the Johnford ST-160C cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford ST-160C carries the A2-15 spindle over 4,050 mm (159.4 in) of Z travel. It is a four-metre lathe for parts that are heavy as well as long.
Motor choice matters more here than on the shorter C models. Standard power is 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp); the option is 37 / 45 kW (49.6 / 60.3 hp). A roll or shaft that fills the 700 mm (27.6 in) swing over the cross slide and runs most of the bed keeps the tool in a roughing cut for a long time, and that is the kind of work the larger motor is offered for. Four automatic speeds keep either motor near its rated power as the diameter changes.
Top speed is 1,500 rpm with the belt-type gearbox, 1,200 rpm with the geared headstock. The chuck is 510 mm (20.1 in), optionally 610 mm (24 in), and the bore 152 mm (6 in).
Support comes from a programmable tailstock travelling 3,600 mm (141.7 in), with a Ø200 mm (7.9 in) MT#7 quill. The machine weighs 24,200 kg (53,240 lb), a little more than the ST-160B at 24,100 kg (53,020 lb), and measures 9,926 x 2,504 x 2,895 mm (390.8 x 98.6 x 114 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Swing Over Bed | 920 mm (36.2 in) |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Chuck Size | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Chuck Size Optional | 610 mm (24 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-15 |
| Spindle Bore | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Spindle Transmission | Auto 4 speeds |
| Max Spindle Speed | 1,500 rpm (Std.); 1,400 rpm (Opt.) |
| Spindle Speed Geared Headstock | 1,200 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) (Std.); 37 / 45 kW (49.6 / 60.3 hp) (Opt.) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| X Axis Travel | 370 mm (14.6 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 2,895 mm (390.8 x 98.6 x 114 in) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4,050 mm (159.4 in) of Z travel with a 510 mm (20.1 in) chuck
- 37 / 45 kW (49.6 / 60.3 hp) motor available for long roughing cuts
- Four automatic spindle speeds on either motor
- Tailstock travel of 3,600 mm (141.7 in)
- Geared headstock listed as an alternative, at 1,200 rpm
Limitations
- Spindle speed of 1,500 rpm at most
- 24,200 kg (53,240 lb) and 9,926 mm (390.8 in) long
- The larger motor is an option
- 139 mm (5.5 in) bar capacity; the ST-160D takes 165 mm (6.5 in)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table offers 30 / 37 kW (40.2 / 49.6 hp) as standard and 37 / 45 kW (49.6 / 60.3 hp) as an option. Both work through four automatic speeds. The larger motor is the one to consider for sustained heavy roughing.
02
Swing over the bed is 920 mm (36.2 in) and over the cross slide 700 mm (27.6 in). Z travel is 4,050 mm (159.4 in), X travel 370 mm (14.6 in) and bar capacity 139 mm (5.5 in).
03
The ST-160CH is the same length and spindle on a larger frame: 1,000 mm (39.4 in) swing over the bed, 800 mm (31.5 in) over the cross slide and 420 mm (16.5 in) of X travel. It weighs 24,400 kg (53,680 lb).
04
A programmable hydraulic tailstock with rotary quill, travelling 3,600 mm (141.7 in). The quill is Ø200 mm (7.9 in) with 150 mm (5.9 in) of travel and an MT#7 taper.
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