30" Summit Geared Head Drill Press | 8' Column | 4HP | #4 Morse Taper

30" Summit Geared Head Drill Press – 8' Column

Model: 59R | Year: 1974 | Serial: 730716 | Horsepower: 4 HP

Product Overview

The Summit 59R is a specialized, industrial-grade drilling and boring machine engineered for maximum rigidity and high-capacity workholding. Built during the peak era of Summit’s "heavy iron" imports, this machine features a massive 8-foot column, providing exceptional vertical clearance for oversized castings, tall weldments, and long shaft work. Unlike belt-driven units, the geared head design provides consistent, slip-free torque across the entire RPM range, making it ideal for large-diameter drilling and heavy tapping.

Technical Specifications

• Swing: 30" (Drills to the center of a 30" circle)
• Column Height: 8 Feet (Extended capacity)
• Motor: 4 HP, 208/230/460 Volt, 3-Phase
• Spindle Speeds: (15) Speeds ranging from 15 to 900 RPM
• Spindle Taper: #4 Morse Taper (MT4)
• Power Feeds: (4) Feeds ranging from .0025 to .012 IPR
• Table Size: 25" x 34" T-Slot Swing Table
• Spindle Travel: Approx. 9-1/2"
• Drilling Capacity: 1-3/4" in Mild Steel

Key Performance Features

• Extended "Daylight" Capacity: The 8-foot column offers significantly more vertical throat distance than standard floor-model drills, accommodating workpieces that are typically reserved for radial arm drills.
• Geared Head Torque: The 15-speed gearbox ensures 100% power transfer to the spindle, essential for running large MT4 shank bits and boring bars in heavy materials.
• Automatic Power Feed: Equipped with four distinct power down-feed rates, allowing for consistent chip loads and improved tool life during deep-hole production drilling.
• Massive Swing Table: The 25" x 34" T-slotted table swings away to allow for mounting extra-tall workpieces directly to the heavy-duty T-slotted base.