Heavy-duty universal lathe Bernardo Apollo 1600 x 3000 – distance between centers 3000 mm, diameter 1600 mm, motor 22 kW, ISO A2-15, weight 12,900 kg, 3-axis DRO included

The Bernardo Apollo 1600 x 3000 heavy-duty conventional lathe is the intermediate model in the Apollo family. It offers a distance between centers of 3000 mm, a swing over bed of 1600 mm, a swing over cross slide of 1280 mm, a bed width of 970 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 digital readout ES-12 V is included, along with a solid cast iron construction. The machine weighs approx. 12,900 kg. Suitable for marine, energy, and heavy mechanical sectors. Manufactured in Austria, distributed in Italy by Krollit as an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.

• Distance between centers: 3000 mm
• Swing over bed: 1600 mm
• Swing over cross slide: 1280 mm
• Bed width: 970 mm
• Spindle nose: ISO A2-15 with 130 mm bore
• Motor: 22 kW – 400V three-phase
• Machine weight: approx. 12,900 kg

Who uses the Apollo 1600 x 3000 and for what

The Bernardo Apollo 1600 x 3000 is one of the intermediate heavy-duty conventional lathes in the Apollo range, characterized by 3,000 mm distance between centers with a 1,600 mm swing over bed and a reinforced bed of 970 mm. The reinforced bed with a width of 970 mm and the ISO A2-15 spindle nose define its operational range: machining shafts, profiles, and cylindrical parts in industrial workshops requiring large workpieces. The mechanical characteristics are identical to the 1000/1250 family (ISO A2-15 connection, 22 kW motor, 36 speeds from 3.15 to 400 rpm) but with a wider bed (970 mm vs 755 mm) and extended X-axis travel (820 mm vs 630 mm) to correctly handle the 1,600 mm swing diameter. In Krollit customer workshops, the Apollo 1600 x 3000 is chosen by industrial mechanical workshops, shipyards for repair and reconstruction of axles and shafts, manufacturers of turbine and generator components, and workshops specializing in precision turning of heavy workpieces.

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). The 1600 family (this model): maintains the ISO A2-15 connection, but with a reinforced bed of 970 mm and extended X-axis travel of 820 mm to handle a 1,600 mm swing diameter. Intermediate position between the compact 1000-1250 family (755 mm bed) and the heavy industrial 1600/2000 family with MT 7 (1,100 mm bed). For workshops transitioning between standard and heavy industrial production, this is the correctly sized choice: it maintains the ISO A2-15 flexibility with operational dimensions suitable for larger workpieces.

Krollit logistics and support

Bernardo shipping in 5-9 business days (7 days to the South). With a weight of approx. 12,900 kg, it requires a crane of adequate capacity and a suitably sized industrial floor. Dimensions 6.04 × 2.06 × 2.23 m: verify workshop access. Steady rests, tailstocks, self-centering chucks, and original Bernardo spare parts available from stock with 3-5 business day shipping. Customer support available in Italian.

Who is the Apollo 1600 x 3000 for

Not suitable for: operations requiring a diameter over 1600 mm or a gap over None mm (the 2000 family with a 2,300 mm gap is correctly sized); workshops with limited needs (the 1000-1250 family is more economical for standard operations); workshops without suitably sized industrial flooring or without an industrial 400V three-phase line; high-cadence series production with CNC.

Turning capacity

Spindle and speeds

Travels and feeds

Tailstock

Motor and power supply

Steady rests

Dimensions and weight

Compliance

Standard equipment

• Bernardo Apollo 1600 x 3000 Lathe
• ES-12 V 3-axis digital readout with LCD display
• Independent chuck Ø 1000 mm
• Fixed steady rest (220-630 mm capacity)
• Traveling steady rest (50-220 mm capacity)
• Fixed centers
• Central lubrication
• Initial filling with Shell Tellus 46 oil
• 4-way tool post
• Tool post protective cover
• Coolant system
• LED machine lamp
• Morse taper sleeve
• Anchor bolts

Frequently asked questions