Conventional Lathes

Willis Machinery & Tools Co.

Willis Machinery's conventional lathes are designed for those who need manual control and rugged durability. With features like electromagnetic spindle brakes, multiple-speed headstocks, and versatile threading capabilities, these lathes are engineered to handle everything from general turning to complex threading.

Our conventional lathes offer a range of spindle speeds, gearboxes for inch/metric threading, and precision-ground bed ways, ensuring both accuracy and longevity. Whether you’re in a repair shop or a tool room, these machines deliver the control and precision needed for a wide range of applications.

Willis Conventional / Manual Geared Head Lathes:

Willis Metalworking Conventional / Manual Lathes

  • Ranging from:
  • > 13" – 80" Swing
  • > 40" – 480" Center Distance
  • > 3 1/8" – 25" Spindle Bore
  • Call us for a free Willis Hollow Spindle Lathe quote today! - (419) 537-1717

Big or small, we’ve got them all!

Willis geared head high precision lathes are equipped with hardened and ground bed-ways, headstock gears, and shafts. Willis conventional lathes with the standard gearbox, as well as Willis conventional lathes with electronic variable speed, are available from stock (Toledo, OH 43615 USA). NRTL approved machines available upon request.

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Willis Mammoth SK & SE Lathes

22" - 32" Swing x 40" - 120" Center Distance

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Mammoth PK

35”- 50” Swing x 60”- 480” Center Distance

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Mammoth PK II

45”- 60” Swing x 60”- 480” Center Distance

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Mammoth PK III

60”- 80” Swing x 60”- 480” Center Distance

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Mammoth PK IV

50”- 80” Swing x 120”- 480” Center Distance

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Mammoth PK V

80”- 140” Swing x 120”- 480” Center Distance

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Mammoth TURRET Series

46” Swing x 120”- 240” Center Distance