Chieftain Series-1 lathes from Chester are engineered for strength. Models such as Series-16, 20, 26, 32 offer centre heights from 200 to 400 mm, swing over bed up to 800 mm, and large spindle bore (up to 105 mm). They include wide longitudinal and cross feed ranges, multiple spindle speed steps, and good support features like tailstock quill and steady rests.

Chester Chieftain Series-1 Manual Lathe

When you demand reliability and performance, Chieftain Series-1 delivers. Big workpieces? Covered. Delicate finishes? Within reach. Tough bedways, powerful spindle, lots of threading configuration and durable supports make this lathe a mainstay in workshops that want both power & precision every day.

Features

Rigid Construction + Induction Hardened Bedways

Ensures longevity, stability under load, and minimal deflection during heavy cuts.

Large Swing & Centre Height Options

Swing over bed goes up to ~800 mm, centre heights from ~200-400 mm depending on model for handling large diameters.

Wide Spindle Bore & Strong Spindle Nose

Spindle bore up to ~105 mm, with standard spindle nose options (D1-6, D1-8, etc.) to accommodate large tooling/chucks.

Extensive Feed & Threading Capability

Many longitudinal & cross feeds (many kinds), plus broad range of metric, imperial, module, DP threading.

Standard Accessories & Safety Features

Comes with things like steady rests, tailstock quill, splash guard, leadscrew guard, tool post guard etc. for safer & more complete setup.

Overview

Category	Specification Item	Series-16	Series-20	Series-26	Series-32
Centre Height	Height from bed to centre line	200 mm	250 mm	330 mm	400 mm
Swing Over Bed	Max diameter over bed	400 mm	500 mm	660 mm	800 mm
Distance Between Centres	Length usable between headstock & tailstock	1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 3000 mm	same	same	2000 / 3000 mm
Swing Over Cross Slide	Diameter over cross slide	200 mm	300 mm	420 mm	560 mm
Swing in Gap	Diameter that can swing in the gap	630 mm	710 mm	870 mm	1000 mm
Gap Length in Front of Face Plate	Depth of gap	240 mm each series
Cross Slide Travel	Travel of cross slide	320 mm	320 mm	310 mm	320 mm
Top Slide Travel	Travel of compound / top slide	145 mm (all)
Bed Width	Width of the bed structure	390 mm (all)
Spindle Nose	Standard nose type	D1-6	D1-8	D1-8	ISO702 / Cam-lock etc.
Spindle Bore	Inner diameter bore through spindle	52 mm	105 mm	105 mm	105 mm
Spindle Speed Ranges / Steps	Number of spindle speed steps & range	24 steps (16 series: 9-1600 rpm)	12 steps	12 steps	12 steps
Tailstock Quill Diameter	Diameter of tailstock quill	75 mm	75 mm	75 mm	90 mm
Tailstock Quill Travel	How far quill extends	150 mm (all)
Tailstock Taper	Internal taper in tailstock	Morse 5 (all)
Longitudinal Feeds	Longitudinal feed range & of options	0.028-6.43 mm/rev (93 kinds)	0.63-2.52 mm/rev (65 kinds)	0.63-2.52 mm/rev (65 kinds)	0.063-2.52 mm/rev (65 kinds)
Cross Feeds	Cross feed range & of options	0.012-2.73 mm/rev (93 kinds)	0.027-1.07 mm/rev (65 kinds)	0.027-1.07 mm/rev (65 kinds)	0.027-1.07 mm/rev (65 kinds)
Metric Threads	Metric thread pitches	0.5-224 mm (48 kinds)	1-14 mm (22 kinds)	1-14 mm (22)	1-14 mm (22)
Imperial Threads	Imperial thread pitches	72-1/8 TPI (46 kinds)	28-2 TPI (25 kinds)	28-2 TPI (25)	28-2 TPI (25)
Module Threads	Module pitches supported	0.5-112 mm (42 kinds)	0.5-7 mm (18 kinds)	0.5-7 mm	0.5-7 mm
Main Motor	Motor power	7.5 kW (10.05 HP) for all models
Coolant Pump Motor	Pump motor size	0.12 kW (0.16 HP) (all)
Net Weight	Weight of the machine	2050-2850 kg	2100-2900 kg	2200-3000 kg	3000-3200 kg