With a range of traditional centre lathes that complement our highly successful CNC technology machines, Colchester maintains a heritage that spans a century of lathe making.

Throughout the world, apprentices and engineers have trained on Colchester lathes while production, toolroom and maintenance departments have used Colchester machines as the bedrock of their turning capability.

With its investment in modern machine tool manufacturing technology, plant and assembly techniques, coupled with the latest quality-driven methodology and business practices, Colchester is able to provide conventional turning solutions to customers from a wide range of industries.

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Mascot VS 2000


The Colchester Mascot VS2000has the versatility to handle the requirements of either production, maintenance work or the toolroom.

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Master VS3250


The Colchester Master VS3250 has the versatility to handle the small to medium requirements of light industry, the toolroom and vocational training.

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Mastiff VS 1800


Designed and manufactured to the highest standards, the Colchester Mastiff VS 1800 will give years of service and satisfaction, providing discerning users with improved profitability and a high return on investment.

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Student 2500


The Colchester Student 2500 is a robust, versatile centre lathe which is suited to industrial, vocational training and repair workshop requirements.

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Triumph VS 2500


The Colchester Triumph VS2500 is a 400mm (15.7") swing lathe with a 7.5kW electronically, infinitely variable speed spindle drive giving a maximum speed of 2500rpm.

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