Colchester Triumph VS2500

Colchester Triumph VS2500 for Sale in the UK
The Colchester Triumph VS2500 is a precision-engineered variable-speed centre lathe designed for reliability, accuracy, and long-term industrial use. It is widely used in UK engineering workshops for general machining, maintenance work, and production tasks where consistent performance is essential.
We supply used Colchester Triumph VS2500 lathes for sale in the UK, fully inspected and prepared for workshop use, offering a cost-effective alternative to new machines while maintaining excellent machining capability and durability.
Buy our fully refurbished Colchester Triumph VS 2500 lathe, equipped with a new drive for enhanced performance. With a swing over bed of 400mm (15.7″) and a height of centre at 195mm (7.7″), it offers versatility for various workpieces. The spindle, featuring a D1-6 Camlock nose and 54mm (2.1″) bore, reaches speeds of up to 2500 rpm across low, medium, and high ranges, powered by a 7.5kW (10 HP) motor. Its comprehensive threading capabilities cater to imperial, diametral, metric, and module pitches, ensuring precision in machining. The tailstock, with a No. 5 MT quill taper and 145mm (5.7″) quill travel, further enhances accuracy. Ideal for diverse machining needs, the Colchester Triumph VS2500 combines reliability and efficiency in a compact package. Contact Us today for more information, or to make an enquiry.
Colchester Triumph VS2500 – A Buyers Guide
What makes the VS2500 different from other Colchester Triumph models?
The VS2500 features variable speed control, allowing greater flexibility during machining compared to fixed-speed models. This makes it more adaptable for different materials and cutting conditions.
What should I check before buying a used Colchester VS2500 lathe?
When buying a used Colchester VS2500 lathe, check spindle condition, backlash in feeds, bed wear, gearbox operation, and smoothness of variable speed control. Machines that have been serviced regularly will offer better accuracy and reliability.
Why are Colchester Triumph lathes popular in the UK?
Colchester lathes are popular because of their British engineering quality, durability, and wide availability of spare parts. They are widely used across UK engineering industries.
Where can I buy a Colchester Triumph VS2500 lathe in the UK?
You can purchase a Colchester Triumph VS2500 lathe from specialist machinery dealers such as Blue Diamond Machine Tools, our machines are inspected and prepared for immediate workshop use.
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The VS2500 features variable speed control, allowing greater flexibility during machining compared to fixed-speed models. This makes it more adaptable for different materials and cutting conditions.

When buying a used Colchester VS2500 lathe, check spindle condition, backlash in feeds, bed wear, gearbox operation, and smoothness of variable speed control. Machines that have been serviced regularly will offer better accuracy and reliability.

Colchester lathes are popular because of their British engineering quality, durability, and wide availability of spare parts. They are widely used across UK engineering industries.

You can purchase a Colchester Triumph VS2500 lathe from specialist machinery dealers such as Blue Diamond Machine Tools, our machines are inspected and prepared for immediate workshop use.

FULLY REFURBISHED COMPLETE WITH NEW DRIVE!
CAPACITY
Swing over bed
400mm
15.7″
Swing over cross slide
246mm
9.6″
Height of centres
195mm
7.7″
Swing in gap
585mm
23″
Gap width from faceplate
165mm
6.5″
Bed length
1270mm
50″
Distance between centres
1270mm
50″
SPINDLE
Spindle nose
D1 – 6 Camlock
D1 – 6 Camlock
Taper in spindle nose bush
No 4 MT
No 4 MT
Spindle bore
54mm
2.1″
Maximum spindle speed
2500 rpm
2500 rpm
Spindle speed ranges
     Low
14 – 300 rpm
14 – 300 rpm
     Medium
36 – 830 rpm
36 – 830 rpm
     High
109 – 2500 rpm
109 – 2500 rpm
Maximum spindle motor power
7.5kW
10 HP
Number of Imperial Pitches
56
56
Range of Imperial Pitches
2 – 56 TPI
2 – 56 TPI
Number of Diametral Pitches
20
20
Range of Diametral Pitches
8 – 56 DP
8 – 56 DP
Number of Metric Pitches
51
51
Range of Metric Pitches
0.2 – 14mm Pitch
0.2 – 14mm Pitch
Number of Module Pitches
20
20
Range of Module Pitches
0.2 – 3.5 MOD
0.2 – 3.5 MOD
TAILSTOCK
Tailstock quill taper
No 5 MT
No 5 MT
Tailstock quill travel
145mm
5.7″