Okuma LU35II

Est. $200,000 - $300,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · okuma.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Rapid Traverse

49 / 66 fpm

Spindle Power

50/40 hp

max turning diameter

21.65 in

spindle nose

A2-8 [A2-11]

chuck size

12 in (305 mm) / 15 in (381 mm)

upper turret stations

How much does the Okuma LU35II cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $300,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Okuma. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Okuma LU35II is a CNC lathe with a 21.65 in maximum turning diameter, a 50/40 hp spindle and a 12-station upper turret. Okuma's table names that turret as the upper one, which implies a second turret below it, yet gives no lower-turret row. If cutting with two turrets at once is the reason you are looking at this model, get the lower turret's station count and travel from the full specification.

There are two spindle configurations. The standard one has an A2-8 nose and runs 14 to 3,200 rpm. The bracketed option is an A2-11 nose with a 12 to 2,800 rpm range, and those are exactly the standard nose and speed range of the LU45II, which carries the same 50/40 hp rating.

Two chuck sizes are listed, 12 in (305 mm) and 15 in (381 mm). Rapid traverse is 49 / 66 fpm and the C-axis rate is 150 min⁻¹. A C-axis figure is in the table but a driven-tool speed is not, so confirm the milling specification separately.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	21.65 in
Spindle Motor Power	50/40 hp
Spindle Nose	A2-8 [A2-11]
Chuck Size	12 in (305 mm) / 15 in (381 mm)
Upper Turret Stations	12
Rapid Traverse Rate	49 / 66 fpm
Rapid Traverse C	150 min⁻¹
Spindle Speed	14–3,200, [12–2,800] rpm

Specifications sourced from okuma.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Standard spindle runs 14 to 3,200 rpm, faster than the 12 to 2,800 rpm listed for the LU45II at the same 50/40 hp
A2-8 nose as standard, with an A2-11 nose listed as an option for larger workholding
12-station upper turret and a C-axis listed at 150 min⁻¹
Chuck sizes of 12 in (305 mm) and 15 in (381 mm) are listed

Limitations

Maximum turning diameter is 21.65 in; the LU45II goes to 25.59 in on the same power
Top speed drops from 3,200 rpm to 2,800 rpm if the optional spindle range is chosen
No bar capacity, turning length or lower-turret rows in Okuma's headline table for this model

Best For

Chuck work up to a 21.65 in turning diameter on 12 in or 15 in chucks Heavy turning that uses the 50/40 hp spindle Mid-size parts that gain from the 3,200 rpm top speed over the LU45II's 2,800 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle nose and speed does the LU35II have?

The standard spindle has an A2-8 nose and runs 14 to 3,200 rpm. Okuma lists an A2-11 nose and a 12 to 2,800 rpm range in brackets as options. Either way the spindle rating in the table is 50/40 hp.

02 How is the LU35II different from the LU45II?

Size, mainly. The LU35II has a 21.65 in maximum turning diameter and the LU45II 25.59 in, on the same 50/40 hp rating and the same 49 / 66 fpm rapid traverse. The LU35II's standard spindle is faster, 3,200 rpm against 2,800 rpm on the LU45II, and its C-axis is listed at 150 min⁻¹.

03 How many turret stations does the LU35II have?

The upper turret has 12 stations. Okuma's headline table for this model does not list a lower-turret row, a driven-tool speed or a bar capacity, so take those from the full specification if they matter to your parts.