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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8" X 39" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. V-Turn 410 PRO, MFG Number 300822, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 10 inch, Face plate (13" diam.), Quick-change tool holder head WB, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Coolant System, Steady Rest, Chip Tray, Fixed splash guard (wall), Traveling cover for the toolpost, Follow Rest, Turret Stop, Micrometer Stop, Foot Pedal Brake, Chuck Guard, Work Light, Toolbox with operating tools, Dead Center, Fixed safety cover made of stainless steel for feed shaft and leadscrew, Operator instructions, #SMVTURN410PRO
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Stock No: #SMVTURN410PRO Capacity: 8" x 39"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$26,450.00 - New
12" x 31" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Basic Plus, #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Coolant System, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 10 inch, Steady Rest, Work Lamp, Quick-change tool holder head WB, Follow Rest, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Face plate (13" diam.), #2 Radius Attachment With Work Head, Indexing Attachment & 5C Collet Attachment, Operator instructions, Thread gauge, Turret Stop, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Micrometer Stop, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMBASICPLUS
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Stock No: #SMBASICPLUS Capacity: 12" x 31"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
40" X 13" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Basic 170 Super, MFG Number 300815, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Quick change tool holder head WE, Quick change tool holder WED 20100, 3-jaw chuck Ø 6", 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 8", Face plate Ø 11", Steady And Follow Rests, Micrometer Stop, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Protective shield for the toolpost, Chuck Guard, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Work Light, Chip Tray, Toolbox with operating tools, #SMBASIC170SUPER
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Stock No: #SMBASIC170SUPER Capacity: 13" x 40"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
14" x 40" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Basic 180 Super, MFG Number 300805, Work Light, Quick change tool holder head WE, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Quick change tool holder WED 20100, 3-jaw chuck Ø 6", 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 8", Face plate Ø 11", Steady And Follow Rests, Chip Tray, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Micrometer Stop, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMBASIC180SUPER
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Stock No: #SMBASIC180SUPER Capacity: 14" x 40"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$15,685.00 - New
14" x 40" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Basic 180 V, MFG Number 300807, Work Light, Quick change tool holder head WE, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Quick change tool holder WED 20100, 3-jaw chuck Ø 6", 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 8", Face plate Ø 11", Steady And Follow Rests, Chip Tray, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Micrometer Stop, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMBASIC180V
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Stock No: #SMBASIC180V Capacity: 14" x 40"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$18,215.00 - New
15" x 39" Brand New Knuth Precision Engine Lathe, Mdl. V-Turn 410/1000, Work Light, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Coolant System, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 10 inch, Steady Rest, Work Lamp, Quick-change tool holder head WB, Follow Rest, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Face plate (13" diam.), Chip Tray, Operator instructions, Thread gauge, Turret Stop, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Micrometer Stop, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMVTURN410/1000
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Stock No: #SMVTURN410/1000 Capacity: 15" x 39"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$22,850.00 - New
18" x 59" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Turnado 230/1500, MFG Number 320558, 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2, Quick-change tool holder head WB, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Adjustable feed stops, 3-jaw chuck (10" diam.), 4-jaw face plate chuck (12" diam.), Face plate (13" diam.), Follow and steady rests, Coolant System, Micrometer longitudinal stop, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Protective shield for the toolpost, Chuck Guard, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Work Light, Toolbox with operating tools, Operator instructions, #SMTURNADO2301500
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Stock No: #SMTURNADO2301500 Capacity: 18" x 59"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
18" x 79" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Turnado 230/2000, MFG Number 320557, Work Light, 3-axis position indicator X.Pos 3.2, Coolant System, Adjustable feed stops, 3-jaw chuck (10" diam.), 4-jaw face plate chuck (12" diam.), Quick-change tool holder head WB, Follow and steady rests, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Face plate (13" diam.), Micrometer longitudinal stop, Operator instructions, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMTURNADO2302000
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Stock No: #SMTURNADO2302000 Capacity: 18" x 79"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
22" x 76" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Turnado 280/2000, MFG Number 320560, Work Light, Quick tool changer head WC, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Coolant System, Quick change tool holder WCD 32150, Adjustable feed stops, 3-jaw chuck Ø 12 inch, 4-jaw face chuck Ø 14 inch, Face plate Ø 17.7 inch, Follow and steady rests, Micrometer longitudinal stop, Operator instructions, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMTURNADO2802000
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Stock No: #SMTURNADO2802000 Capacity: 22" x 76"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
23" x 59" Brand New Knuth Vertical CNC Lathe, Mdl. V-Turn 410/1500, Work Light, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Coolant System, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 10 inch, Steady Rest, Work Lamp, Quick-change tool holder head WB, Follow Rest, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Face plate (13" diam.), Chip Tray, Operator instructions, Thread gauge, Turret Stop, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Chuck Guard, Micrometer Stop, Protective shield for the toolpost, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Toolbox with operating tools, #SMVTURN410/1500
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Stock No: #SMVTURN410/1500 Capacity: 23" x 59"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
18" x 39" Brand New Knuth Lathe, Mdl. Turnado 230/1000, MFG Number 320555, 3-axis position indicator, X.pos 3.2 VC, Quick-change tool holder head WB, Quick change tool holder WBD 25120, Adjustable feed stops, 3-jaw chuck (10" diam.), 4-jaw face plate chuck (12" diam.), Face plate (13" diam.), Follow and steady rests, Coolant System, Micrometer longitudinal stop, Thread gauge, Reducing Sleeve, Dead Center, Protective shield for the toolpost, Chuck Guard, Foot brake pedal, Fixed splash guard (wall), Work Light, Toolbox with operating tools, Operator instructions, #SMTURNADO2301000
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Stock No: #SMTURNADO2301000 Capacity: 39" x 18"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: NewCall for Price - New
49" x 197" Brand New Knuth Heavy Duty Universal Engine Lathe, Mdl. DL E Heavy 620/5000, 3-Axis Position Indicator, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 40', Coolant System, follow and steady rest, Work Lamp, center points, reducing sleeves, foundation bolts, Central Lubrication, Operating Tools, Operator Manual, #SMDLEHeavy620/5000
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Stock No: #SMDLEHeavy620/5000 Capacity: 49" x 197"Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$183,114.00 - New
63 x 118 Brand New Knuth Heavy Duty Universal Engine Lathe, Mdl. DL E Heavy 800/3000, 3-Axis Position Indicator, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 40', Coolant System, follow and steady rest, Work Lamp, center points, reducing sleeves, Foundation Bolts, Central Lubrication, Operating Tools, Operator Manual, #SMDLEHeavy800/3000
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Stock No: #SMDLEHeavy800/3000 Capacity: 79 x 118Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$203,952.00 - New
79 x 118 Brand New Knuth Heavy Duty Universal Engine Lathe, Mdl. DL E Heavy 1000/3000, 3-Axis Position Indicator, 4-jaw face plate chuck Ø 40', Coolant System, follow and steady rest, Work Lamp, center points, reducing sleeves, Foundation Bolts, Central Lubrication, Operating Tools, Operator Manual, #SMDLEHeavy1000/3000
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Stock No: #SMDLEHeavy1000/3000 Capacity: 79 x 118Category: Lathes, EngineCondition: New$265,941.00
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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