Product Specifications:
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Manufacturer: South Bend
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Model Number: 131CJ
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Type: Engine Lathe
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Swing Over Bed: Typically 13″ (verify per unit)
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Center Distance: Commonly 36″ or longer (varies by machine)
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Bed Type: Precision-ground V-way bed
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Spindle Speed: Variable (gear or belt-driven; confirm exact specs)
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Drive Type: Manual with motorized spindle
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Condition: Used
Key Features:
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Heavy-duty cast iron construction for vibration-free turning
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Smooth gear-driven or belt-driven spindle (based on configuration)
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Designed for high-accuracy turning, threading, facing, and drilling
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Ideal for maintenance shops, training environments, and small batch production
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Built to deliver decades of reliable machining performance
Applications:
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General Metalworking and Machining
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Toolroom and Maintenance Shops
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Prototyping and Custom Fabrication
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Educational and Training Facilities
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Light Industrial Production Work
Alternative model numbers include: South Bend 13″ Lathe, South Bend 131CJ Toolroom Lathe, 131CJ Manual Lathe, South Bend Engine Lathe 131CJ, South Bend 13-Inch Lathe
Common misspellings include: SOUTHBEND 13ICJ, SOUTH BEND 131 CJ, SOUTHBEND LATHE 13CJ, SOUTBEND 131CJ, SOUTHBAND 131CJ