Ward 7D For Sale
Overview
The Ward 7D is a robust vintage turret/capstan lathe designed for heavy production work. It’s built by Ward and features a substantial swing capacity and turret tooling, making it well-suited for batch turning and shop-floor operations where versatility and durability are key.
Why It Stands Out
High capacity for its class: With a large swing and big bore spindle, the Ward 7D gives you real diameter and bar-through capability.
Turret style tooling: It’s equipped for production turning with turret tooling arrangements, making it fast for repetitive work.
Proven heavy-duty legacy: Ward machines are known for longevity and ruggedness; many survive decades of industrial use.
Versatility: Whether for medium/large diameters or batch work, the machine covers a wide range of turning tasks without being massively oversize.
Ideal For
Production shops needing a durable, high-capacity lathe for medium-to-large workpieces.
Facilities doing batch or turret-style turning where tooling changeover speed matters.
Buyers who value strong used machine build and are comfortable with older equipment, possibly with some refurbishing.
Workshops looking for a machine with heavy-duty capability but not requiring full oil-country huge scale.
Spindle speed: 18-730 RPM
4 Way Tool post
Rear Tool post
Complete with turret tooling
3 Jaw Chuck
2 Axis DRO
Guarding
Coolant
Machine in good condition
Approx weight: 3 1/2 tons
Approx dimensions: 10′ x 6′ x 5′
