The Johnford GT Series includes eight large, heavy-duty horizontal slant-bed turning centers designed for demanding machining applications. A one-piece, 45° slant-bed torque-tube design and rigid Meehanite cast-iron construction provide exceptional rigidity, heat dissipation, and long-term accuracy.
Built for heavy-duty turning, the GT Series features rigid box ways, precision ballscrews, and powerful spindle configurations to deliver accurate, stable performance across a wide range of large-part applications.
Standard features include a 12-tool turret, 3-jaw chuck, and programmable hydraulic tailstock. A variety of available options—including C-axis capabilities, live tooling, high-pressure coolant, larger chucks, and tool presetting systems—allow each machine to be configured for specific production needs.
Specifications
GT-40
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)40
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)40,000
GT-60
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)60
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)45,000
GT-80
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)80
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)50,000
GT-100
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)100
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)55,000
GT-130
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)120
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)60,000
GT-160
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)160
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)70,000
GT-200
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)200
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)80,000
GT-250
Swing Over Bed (in.)61
Swing Over Cross Slide (in.)50
Center Distance (in.)240
Spindle TypeC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Turret Tools12
Spindle HP50 / 60 / 100
Spindle Drive4 Speed Gear Box
C AxisOptional
Y AxisNo
Sub SpindleNo
Twin TurretsNo
Weight (lbs.)90,000