Cincinnati Hydrashift 22'' x 72'' Engine Lathe | 23.5" Actual Swing | 10 HP | L2 Spindle

Cincinnati Hydrashift 22" x 72" Heavy-Duty Engine Lathe

23.5" Actual Swing | 72" Centers | 10 HP | Hydraulic Pre-Select Shifting

"The Gold Standard for Heavy Maintenance and Industrial Shaft Turning"

Available now is this Cincinnati Hydrashift 22 x 72, a machine designed for the serious professional who needs massive rigidity and large-scale capacity. Known for its legendary Hydrashift headstock, this lathe allows the operator to pre-select the next spindle speed while the machine is mid-cut—dramatically reducing cycle times during multi-stage turning.

With a true 23.5" swing over the bed, this machine clears diameters that most 20" lathes cannot touch, making it the ideal choice for heavy flanges, large rollers, and agricultural repair work.

Technical Specifications

• Swing Over Bed: 23.5" (Actual)
• Swing Over Cross Slide: 13.5"
• Distance Between Centers: 72"
• Spindle Speeds (12): 16 – 640 RPM (High-Torque Range)
• Spindle Bore: 2-5/16" (2.3125")
• Spindle Nose: L2 (Long Taper Key Drive)
• Main Motor: 10 HP / 220-440V / 3-Phase
• Threading Range (54): 1-1/2 to 92 TPI (Standard Inch)
• Longitudinal Feeds (54): 0.0019 to 0.1215 IPR
• Tailstock Taper: #5 Morse Taper (MT5)
• Tailstock Quill Travel: 6"
• Machine Weight: Approx. 7,000 lbs
• Footprint: Approx. 138" L x 48" W

Key Features & Dealer Advantages

• Hydrashift Pre-Select Headstock: Features Cincinnati’s hydraulic shifting system. Simply turn the dial to your next desired RPM while cutting; when you stop the spindle to change tools, the machine automatically shifts to the new speed.
• Flame-Hardened & Ground Ways: Cincinnati lathes are world-renowned for their iron quality. The induction-hardened bed ways on this 72" unit ensure long-term accuracy and resistance to wear.
• 10 HP Drive System: Provides the massive torque required for deep roughing cuts in tough materials like 4140 or stainless steel.
• Heavy-Duty Tailstock: The #5 MT tailstock provides the clamping force needed to support heavy 72" shafts between centers with zero deflection.
• One-Shot Carriage Lubrication: Centralized lubrication ensures the carriage and cross-slide ways remain protected and move with fingertip pressure.

Dealer Note: "The Hydrashift 22 x 72 is the machine shops look for when they graduate from standard toolroom lathes to heavy industrial work. This 72-inch bed model offers the stability and length required for long-shaft turning, while the 23.5" swing provides massive versatility for large-diameter parts. It is a clean, honest American-made machine that is built to last another 50 years.