Engine Lathes for Sale – New & Used Manual and CNC
At Sterling Machinery Exchange, we offer one of the largest selections of engine lathes in the U.S. — from compact toolroom lathes to heavy-duty industrial machines. Customers shop by swing (turning diameter), distance between centers (length of part), and spindle bore / through hole for bar work and larger shafts. Whether you need a precision manual lathe or a modern CNC engine lathe, we have the right machine for your job.
Choose the Right Lathe Size
Typical capacities: 10"–16" swing with 20"–40" centers for small shops, 18"–28" swing with 40"–80" centers for job shops, and 30"+ swing with 120"+ centers for large industrial turning. The spindle bore is key when turning pipe or long bar stock through the spindle.
Custom Options and Accessories
Every shop has different needs. We can supply lathes equipped with digital readouts (DRO), taper attachments, splash guards, 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks, steady rests, follow rests, and more. Ask us about configuring a lathe that’s ready to run the way you work.
Trade-In or Sell Your Old Lathe
If you’re upgrading, Sterling Machinery can also buy or trade your used lathe. Since 1954, we’ve specialized in lathe sales, service, and repair — making sure you get maximum value on your older equipment while stepping into the right machine for today’s work.
Premier New Brands We Carry
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12" x 36" Brand New Jet Industrial Geared Head Bench Lathe , Mdl. GHB-1236, MFG Number JT9-321236, Precision Induction Hardened And Ground Bedway, High Quality Steel Hardened Gears In Headstock, 10" Face Plate, Lead Screw Cover, Foot Brake Comes Standard, Chuck Guard, Mounted On Stand With Foot Pedal, Coolant And Ready To Use, Follow Rest, LED Work Lamp, Enclosed Gearbox Design Provides Smooth, Quiet Operation, Emergency Stop Within Easy Reach Of The Operator, Gap Bed Section Provided For Larger Diameter Work, Adjustable Gibs Are Incorporated In The Carriage & Slideways, Gearbox Gives Wide Range Of Inch & Metric Threading & Feed Capabilities With Few Gear Changes, Compound And Cross Slide Have Backlash Adjustment, Tailstock May Be Offset For Turning Tapers And Include An Inch/metric Graduated Quill, Spindle Spider Available For Ease Of Turning Gun Barrels, STANDARD ACCESORIES, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Steady Rest With Roller Bearings, Quick Change Toolpost, 5pc Set Of Holders, MT3 Live Center, MT-5/3 Sleeve, #SMGHB1236
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Stock No: #SMGHB1236 Capacity: 12" x 36"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New
FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$9,999.00 - New
13" x 40" Brand New Jet Belt Drive Bench Lathe , Mdl. BDB-1340A, MFG Number JT9-321102AK, Enclosed Gearbox Design, 12" Face Plate, Fast, Easy Speed Changes, Low Voltage Motor Controls, Helical Cut Headstock Gears, T-Slotted Compound Slide With Four-Way Tool Post, Change Gears Allow Metric Threading, Spindle Supported By Precision Tapered Roller Bearings, Steady & Follow Rest, V-Way Bed Is Induction Hardened & Ground, Gap Bed Section For Large Diameter Work, Independent Leadscrew & Feed Rod, Spindle Nose 1-3/8", Automatic Feeding & Threading Are Fully Interlocked, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Feed Selectors Travel In Grooved Ways, Tailstock May Be Offset For Turning Tapers & Includes Inch/Metric Graduated Quill, Oil Pan, Four Way Tool Post, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Metric Change Gear, Centers & Headstock Center Sleeves, Threading Dial, Tolerance Test Certificate Included, Year(2015) #SMBDB1340A
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Stock No: #SMBDB1340A Capacity: 13" x 40"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$11,400.00 - New
13" x 40" Brand New Jet Industrial Geared Head Bench Lathe With Stand, Mdl. J-FK350-2K, MFG Number JT9-321101AK, INCLUDES STAND, 12" Face Plate, Fast, Easy Speed Changes, Hardened And Ground Gears Are Featured In The Headstock And Gearbox, D1-4 Spindle Is Precision Ground For Accuracy And Supported By High Quality Tapered Roller Bearings, Headstock Is Constantly Oiled During Operation, Gear Box Gives Wide Inch Threading And Feed Capabilities With No Gear Changes, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, V-way Bed Design Is Induction Hardened And Ground, Enclosed Gearbox Design Provides Smooth, Quiet Operation, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Gap Bed Section Provided For Larger Diameter Work, Independent Leadscrew And Feed Rod, Spindle Actuation Control Is Apron Mounted, Compound And Cross Slide Have Backlash Elimination, Adjustable Gibs Are Incorporated In The Carriage And Slideways, Tailstock May Be Offset For Turning Tapers And Includes An Inch-metric Graduated Quill, Oil Pan Included, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, 8" 4 Jaw Chuck, Metric Change Gear, Steady And Follow Rest, Four-way Tool Post, Threading Dial, Centers And Headstock Center Sleeve, Tool Box And Tools, Tolerance Test Certificate Included, #SMGHB1340A
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Stock No: #SMGHB1340A Capacity: 13" x 40"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New 
FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$10,228.90 - New
18" x 80" Brand New Jet Precision Engine Large Spindle Bore Geared Head Lathe (ZX Series), Mdl. GH-1880ZX, MFG Number JT9-321486, 3-1/8" Spindle Bore Is Supported By Two Tapered & One Ball Bearing, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, 12" Face Plate, Chrome Molybdenum Headstock Gears Are Hardened, Ground & Shaved, Universal Gearbox Allows Inch, Metric, Diametrical & Module Pitch Threads. No Change Gears Required, Carriage Features One-Shot Lubrication & Turcite-B On Bed Sliding Surfaces, Tool Box & Tools, T-Slotted Compound Slide With Four-Way Tool Post, One Piece Cast Iron Base, High Quality ANSI Class 50 Wear Resistant Cast Iron Bed Ways, Live Center, Removable Gap, Five Position Automatic Carriage Stop, Follow Rest, Siemens Electrics, 10" 3-Jaw Scroll Chuck With Top Reversing Jaws, 5 Piece Quick Change Tool Post Set, Large Capacity Steady Rest With Ball Bearing Tips, Fully Integrated Coolant System, Full Length Splash Guard & Coolant Return, Large Easy To Use Foot Brake, Articulating LED Work Lamp, Electronic Chuck Key Holder, Fitted Top Mats To Hold Tooling, Centrally Located Controls With Jog Button, Threading Dial, Mounting Pads & Levelers, Tolerance Test Certificate Included, E-Stop On Carriage For Added Safety, Spindle Nose 3-1/8", Year(2015) #SMGH1880ZX
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Stock No: #SMGH1880ZX Capacity: 18" x 80"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$31,999.00 - New
22" x 80" Brand New Jet Precision Engine Large Spindle Bore Geared Head Lathe (ZX Series), Mdl. GH-2280ZX SERIES, 3-1/8" Spindle Bore Is Supported By Two Tapered & One Ball Bearing, Meehanite Casting, 12" Face Plate, Chrome Molybdenum Headstock Gears Are Hardened, Ground & Shaved, Universal Gearbox Allows Inch, Metric, Diametrical & Module Pitch Threads. No Change Gears Required, Carriage Features One-Shot Lubrication & Turcite-B On Bed Sliding Surfaces, Tool Box & Tools, T-Slotted Compound Slide With Four-Way Tool Post, One Piece Cast Iron Base, High Quality ANSI Class 50 Wear Resistant Cast Iron Bed Ways, Live Center, Removable Gap, Five Position Automatic Carriage Stop, Follow Rest, Siemens Electrics, 10" 3-Jaw Scroll Chuck With Top Reversing Jaws, 5 Piece Quick Change Tool Post Set, Large Capacity Steady Rest With Ball Bearing Tips, Fully Integrated Coolant System, Full Length Splash Guard & Coolant Return, Large Easy To Use Foot Brake, Articulating LED Work Lamp, Electronic Chuck Key Holder, Fitted Top Mats To Hold Tooling, Centrally Located Controls With Jog Button, Threading Dial, Mounting Pads & Levelers, Tolerance Test Certificate Included, E-Stop On Carriage For Added Safety, Spindle Nose 3-1/8", #SMGH2280ZX
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Stock No: #SMGH2280ZX Capacity: 22" x 80"Category: Lathes, Engine, PrecisionCondition: New FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$32,999.00 - New
26" x 120" Brand New Jet Precision Engine Large Spindle Bore Geared Head Lathe (ZH Series), Mdl. GH-26120ZH SERIES, Meehanite Casting, Spindle Nose 4-1/8", Clutch Operated Headstock With All Headstock Gears Hardened & Ground, Face Plate, Universal Gearbox Allows Inch, Metric, Diametrical & Module Pitch Threads. No Change Gears Required, Bed Ways Are Induction Hardened & Ground, Micro-Carriage Bed Stop, Heavy Duty Tailstock & Quill, Rapid Power Traverse To Cross Slide & Carriage, LED Work Lamp, Full Length Splash Guard, Follow Rest, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Siemens Electrics, 2 Steady Rests With Roller Bearings, Drive Plate, 5 Piece Quick Change Tool Post Set, Large Capacity Steady Rest With Ball Bearing Tips, Fully Integrated Coolant System, Large Easy To Use Foot Brake, Electronic Chuck Key Holder, Fitted Top Mats To Hold Tooling, E-Stop On Carriage For Added Safety, #SMGH26120ZH
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Stock No: #SMGH26120ZH Capacity: 26" x 120"Category: Lathes, Engine, PrecisionCondition: NewFREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$46,599.00 - New
26"/37" x 120" Brand New Jet Engine Lathe With Stand & Foot Brake, Mdl. GH-1440B, MFG Number JT9-323440, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, High Quality Steel Hardened Gears In Headstock, Lead Screw Cover, 8" 3-Jaw Chuck, Foot Brake Comes Standard, Chuck Guard, LED Work Lamp, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Emergency Stop Within Easy Reach Of The Operator, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Enclosed Gearbox Design Provides Smooth, Quiet Operation, Gap Bed Section Provided For Larger Diameter Work, Follow Rest, Adjustable Gibs Are Incorporated In The Carriage & Slideways, Gearbox Gives Wide Range Of Inch & Metric Threading & Feed Capabilities With Few Gear Changes, Compound And Cross Slide Have Backlash Adjustment, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Spindle Spider Available For Ease Of Turning Gun Barrels, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, 8" 4-Jaw Chuck, Steady Rest With Roller Bearings, Quick Change Toolpost, 5pc Set Of Holders, MT3 Live Center, MT-5/3 Sleeve, #SMGH1440B
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Stock No: #SMGH1440B Capacity: 26"/37" x 120"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New FREE SHIPPINGStarting At:$12,389.00
Few tools are as essential to metalworking as the engine lathe. Whether you’re upgrading from a manual lathe or replacing an old favorite, our machinery specialists will help you find the perfect match for your needs. With over 70 years of experience and a carefully curated selection in our showroom, we're your trusted source for these powerful metalworking machines.
What Sets Our Engine Lathes Apart
Our engine lathes perform everything from turning and boring to drilling, threading, and facing workpieces of all shapes and sizes. We offer trusted brands like Mori Seiki, Acra, GMC, and Leblond, and every engine lathe for sale is thoroughly tested in our showroom. Whether you need new or used equipment, our rigorous vetting process ensures you get a reliable machine that won't slow down your operations.
Engine Lathes: FAQs
What is an engine lathe?
An engine lathe is a versatile tool designed to perform turns, boring, drilling, threading, and facing operations. By using specialized attachments like a cross slide, swing over bed, and quick change tools, you can adjust the spindle speeds and perform taper turning, knurling, grooving, and parting off.
What are engine lathes used for?
You can use an engine lathe to modify workpiece size, cut, or finish. These machines excel at threading and repairing damaged threads on shafts, screws, and other components. We often recommend engine lathes for repair and maintenance operations where you need to restore worn parts.
What industries use engine lathes?
The automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors rely heavily on engine lathes. These machines are particularly valuable when you need to create one-off parts or make unique cuts specific to your project.
Engine lathe vs. regular lathe vs. turret lathe
An engine lathe gets its name from early toolmaking, where powered machines were called "engines." Today's engine lathes use motors for power, unlike regular manual lathes, and excel at creating unique or one-off parts. Turret lathes feature an additional rotating turret that holds multiple tools, making them ideal for repeated production of identical parts.
The Best New and Used Engine Lathes for Sale
As industry experts with decades of experience, we offer both new and used engine lathes from leading brands. Visit our showroom to see these machines in action and speak with our specialists. We'll not only help you find the perfect lathe but can also appraise, auction, or purchase your used equipment. Whether you're buying, selling, or trading, we're here to support you before, during, and after your purchase.
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