BT290 Mini Bench Lathe with 182 mm Hardened Bedway
The BT290 is a compact bench lathe designed for workshops, job shops, and training environments that need reliable turning capacity in a small footprint. Its 182 mm hardened bedway provides a rigid foundation for general turning, threading, and facing operations.
Key Features
- 182 mm hardened bedway for stability during cutting
- 700 mm distance between centers
- Maximum turning diameter Ø290 mm
- Spindle bore Ø38 mm with MT5 spindle taper
- Six spindle speed steps from 150 to 2000 rpm
- Top slide travel 70 mm; cross slide travel 180 mm
- Metric thread range 0.2–3.5 mm; inch thread range 8–48 T.P.I.
- Tailstock quill Ø38 mm with 70 mm travel and MT3 taper
- 1500 W motor; 110 V–240 V single phase
Typical Applications
This bench lathe suits small-part production, repair work, and educational use. It handles external and internal turning, facing, drilling with the tailstock, and both metric and inch thread cutting within the listed ranges.
Specifications
| Turning diameter (Max.) | Ø290 mm |
|---|---|
| Swing over cross slide | Ø178 mm |
| Distance between centers | 700 mm |
| Width of bed | 182 mm |
| Spindle bore | Ø38 mm |
| Spindle taper | MT5 |
| Spindle speed (6 steps) | 150–2000 rpm |
| Top slide travel | 70 mm |
| Cross slide travel | 180 mm |
| Max. section of tools | 16 x 16 mm |
| Range of metric threads | 0.2–3.5 mm |
| Range of inch threads | 8–48 T.P.I. |
| Tailstock quill diameter | Ø38 mm |
| Tailstock quill travel | 70 mm |
| Taper of tailstock quill | MT3 |
| Motor power | 1500 W |
| Voltage | 110 V–240 V (1PH) |
| Packing size | 1450 x 720 x 680 mm |
Why Choose the BT290
The BT290 combines a hardened 182 mm bedway with a 1500 W motor and a wide speed range, making it a practical choice for small workshops that need consistent results without a large floor-mounted machine. Its compact packing size supports straightforward shipping and installation.
For more information about this model or to discuss your requirements, please contact Jiangsu Bestech Industrial Co., Ltd.
What is With 182mm harden bedway BT290 low price mini bench lathe machine?
The BT290 is a compact bench lathe with a 182 mm hardened bedway, designed for small-scale turning operations. It offers a maximum turning diameter of Ø290 mm and a 700 mm distance between centers, making it suitable for a range of workshop tasks. Powered by a 1500 W motor with 110V–240V single-phase input, it provides six spindle speeds from 150 to 2000 rpm. The lathe includes a Ø38 mm spindle bore with MT5 taper and a tailstock with MT3 quill.
Applications
- Turning small metal and plastic parts in repair shops
- Thread cutting with metric (0.2–3.5 mm) and inch (8–48 T.P.I.) capabilities
- Facing, drilling, and boring operations on short workpieces
- Educational use in vocational training and school workshops
- Prototyping and light production in small manufacturing setups







