What is the weight of a Myford ML10?

[Steve WithnellParticipant @stevewithnell34426]

I've googled around but can't find the weight of the ML10.

If I take the motor and cover panels off, take off the chuck and tailstock any estimates of the remaining weight?

TIA

Steve

[Steve WithnellParticipant @stevewithnell34426]

[Norman BillinghamParticipant @normanbillingham91454]

According to the sales leaflet of the time, a basic ML10 with standard equipment and no motor weighs 53 kg, the raising blocks are 4.9 kg and the motor is 11.5 kg.

[Douglas JohnstonParticipant @douglasjohnston98463]

I have a Speed 10 with the long bed and if you are worried about lifting the lathe that should not be a problem. I easily lifted my one with the motor and tailstock removed (mind you that was rather a long time ago ! )

Doug

[Jim GuthrieParticipant @jimguthrie82658]

I own an original plain bearing ML10 and I would agree with others that it is luggable on its own with chucks and tailstock off. You might even take the cross-slide and saddle off to gain a kg or two. I've installed mine on my own in several situations over the years and I've never had to resort to lifting equipment to help out.

Jim.

[Massimo DalmonteParticipant @massimodalmonte45801]

To further reduce the weight, you can remove the headstock too (that' s what I did last time I moved it, though, as said, it is very manageable anyway).

On reinstalling it, the headstock locates again as precisely as before, thanks to the vee bedways.

Massimo

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