Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 3000 Heavy Duty Lathe – 3000 mm distance between centers, 1250 mm diameter, 22 kW motor, ISO A2-15, 11,550 kg weight, 3-axis DRO included

The Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 3000 heavy-duty conventional lathe is the compact model in the Apollo family. It offers a distance between centers of 3000 mm, a swing over bed of 1250 mm, a swing over cross slide of 900 mm, a bed width of 755 mm, an ISO A2-15 spindle nose with a 130 mm bore, spindle speeds of (24) 3.15-315 / (12) 5-400 rpm, and a 22 kW 400V three-phase motor. A 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout is included, along with a solid cast iron construction. The machine weighs approximately 11,550 kg. It is suitable for the marine, energy, and heavy mechanical engineering sectors. Manufactured in Austria, distributed in Italy by Krollit as an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.

• Distance between centers: 3000 mm
• Swing over bed: 1250 mm
• Swing over cross slide: 900 mm
• Bed width: 755 mm
• Spindle nose: ISO A2-15 with 130 mm bore
• Motor: 22 kW – 400V three-phase
• Machine weight: approx. 11,550 kg

Who uses the Apollo 1250 x 3000 and for what

The Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 3000 is one of the compact heavy-duty conventional lathes in the Apollo range, featuring 3,000 mm between centers and a 1,250 mm swing over bed, a medium configuration. The reinforced bed with a width of 755 mm and the ISO A2-15 spindle nose define its operating range: machining shafts, profiles, and cylindrical parts typical of medium-large industrial machine shops. The included 3-axis ES-12 V digital readout, the power transmission via a cardan shaft with hydraulic clutch, and the 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm with gear changes cover any material and geometry. The soft start of the spindle with mechanical coupling reduces stress on components when starting heavy workpieces. In Krollit customer workshops, the Apollo 1250 x 3000 is chosen by industrial machine shops, shipyards for repair and reconstruction of axles and shafts, manufacturers of turbine and generator components, and workshops specialized in precision turning of heavy parts.

Its place in the Bernardo range

The Bernardo Apollo family is the line of heavy-duty conventional lathes for industrial applications. It comprises 12 models organized by swing over bed (1000, 1250, 1600, 2000 mm) and distance between centers (1,500, 2,000, 3,000, 5,000, 8,000 mm). Family 1000-1250 (this model): ISO A2-15 attachment, 22 kW motor, 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm, 755 mm bed. Suitable for precision machining of medium-large parts. Above it: 1600 family with ISO A2-15 (970 mm bed) for more voluminous parts while maintaining a compatible structure; 1600 family with MT 7 (1,100 mm bed) for heavy industrial applications; 2000 family (top, MT 7, 22-30 kW motor, 2,300 mm gap) for heavy industrial production. Alongside the 1250 x 3000 in the same family: Apollo 1000 x 8000, Apollo 1250 x 1500, Apollo 1250 x 5000, Apollo 1250 x 8000. The choice between models in the family depends on the length of the parts: for long shafts, 8,000 mm distance between centers; for standard shafts, 3,000 mm; for short compact parts, 1,500 mm.

Logistics and Krollit support

Bernardo shipping in 5-9 business days (7 days to the South). With a weight of approx. 11,550 kg, it requires a crane of adequate capacity and reinforced industrial flooring. Dimensions 6.1 × 1.88 × 1.92 m: check access to the workshop. Steady rests, tailstocks, self-centering chucks, and original Bernardo spare parts are available from stock with shipping in 3-5 business days. Customer support available in Italian.

Who is the Apollo 1250 x 3000 for?

Not suitable for: operations requiring a swing over bed beyond 1250 mm (upgrade to 1600 or 2000 family); parts over 3000 mm between centers (choose a model with greater distance); workshops without an industrial 400V three-phase line or without adequately dimensioned industrial flooring; high-volume CNC series production (consider CNC lathes).

Turning capacity

Spindle and speeds

Travels and feeds

Tailstock

Motor and power supply

Steady rests

Dimensions and weight

Compliance

Standard equipment

• Bernardo Apollo 1250 x 3000 lathe
• ES-12 V 3-axis digital readout with LCD display
• Ø 1000 mm independent chuck
• Fixed steady rest (capacity 50-590 mm)
• Follower rest (capacity 50-220 mm)
• Fixed centers
• Centralized lubrication
• Initial fill with Shell Tellus 46 oil
• 4-position tool post
• Tool post protective cover
• Coolant system
• LED machine lamp
• Morse taper sleeve
• Anchor bolts

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