Product Description
Ranger RL-8500XLT Combination Disc/Drum Brake Lathe with Bench & Standard Tooling / Super-Duty
Upgrade your workshop with the Ranger RL-8500XLT, a versatile and robust brake lathe designed for both disc and drum applications. Featuring independent DC servo motors for spindle and cross-feed operations, it ensures precision and reliability. The lathe supports deep drums up to 10 inches, making it ideal for heavy-duty tasks. With a user-friendly design, the lathe ensures quick setup and minimal maintenance, making it a valuable addition to any shop.
The RL-8500XLT includes a sturdy bench and all standard tooling, providing a comprehensive package ready for immediate use. Key specifications include a maximum rotor diameter of 17 inches, maximum rotor thickness of 2.5 inches, and a brake drum diameter range of 6 to 28 inches. The lathe operates with a spindle speed ranging from 150 to 200 RPM and features variable cross-feed and spindle-feed speeds, allowing for infinite adjustments up to 0.010 inches per revolution for the cross-feed and 0.020 inches per revolution for the spindle-feed.
The motor drive unit operates on 115 – 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz, with a single-phase 20 amp requirement. The spindle travel is 9-7/8 inches, and the lathe can handle a maximum load of 150 lbs with the standard 1-inch arbor or 250 lbs with the optional 1-7/8-inch truck arbor. The overall mounted height is 62 inches, with the spindle to floor height at 39-1/2 inches. The required floor space for the lathe is 53 x 36 inches. The shipping weight with the bench and tools is 730 lbs, and the shipping dimensions are 46 x 45 x 29 inches. See also the Ranger RL-8500 Combination Brake Lathe.
Product Features
- Extended capacity spindle can be used on brake drums 10” deep
- Rear bushing location provides extra support for the arbor
- Capable of truing even the heaviest drum rotors
- In contrast to mechanically-driven transmission and gear boxes, the RL-8500XLT uses precision electric DC servo motors designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial motion control
- Quick-Change Adapter-Plus system with built-in springs eliminates the need for conventional bell clamps and cones
- Works on all cars or trucks, both foreign and domestic, with hubless drums, rotors (center hole sized 2-5/32” – 4”) and composite rotors (center hole sized 4” – 6.25”)
- The RL-8500XLT is equipped with features that help increase your service capability, like precision twin cutter tools and a quick drum-to-rotor changeover
- Infinitely variable spindle and cross feed speed settings allow for quick rough and precision finish cuts
- Simple ergonomic controls are designed for minimal operator movement
- Legendary control makes unit easy to learn and master.
- The RL-8500XLT maintains accuracy year after year thanks to ruggedly constructed components, like a hardened, precision ground spindle that resists grooving and makes boots a thing of the past
- Massive tapered spindle bearings offer superior weight support during rotation
- Our exclusive "splash-lube" oil-feed system supplies a constant flow of oil to the bearings making sure they provide years of trouble-free service
- Serpentine belts provide a faster, quieter operation, reducing chatter and vibration
- An independent cross-feed motor eliminates the need for plastic or bronze shear gears which are expensive and time consuming to replace
- A convenient top storage tray means your popular adapters and tools are kept within short reach
- Separate motors on the drum and rotor feed help maximize the main motor's efficiency
- Our deluxe standard adapter package includes a Quick-Change hubless adapter system that makes mounting rotors and drums quick and easy
- A variety of adapters let you machine all standard and composite rotors for foreign and domestic cars and light trucks
- A 450-lb. cast iron body and a solid work bench reduces transient vibrations, ensuring a smooth uninterrupted surface finish with each pass
- Easily change arbor speeds in seconds: choose 150 or 200 rpm, depending on the job
- Positive rake cutter tip angle provides for a single-pass finish virtually every time, allowing you to complete your work faster than with inferior multi-pass lathes
- Optional truck adapter kit available
Product Specifications
| Motor Drive Unit | 115 – 230 VAC, 50-60 hz, 1 Ph, 20 amp |
| Max Rotor Thickness | 2.5” (64 mm) |
| Max Rotor Diameter | 17” (432 mm) |
| Brake Drum Diameter | 6” – 28” (152 mm – 711 mm) |
| Max Load with Standard 1” Arbor | 150 lbs. (68 kg) |
| Max Load with Optional 1-7/8” Truck Arbor | 250 lbs. (113 kg) |
| Spindle Travel | 9-7/8” (248 mm) |
| Spindle Speed | 150 rpm – 200 rpm |
| Cross Feed Speed | (∞) 0 - .010” per revolution / 0 - 0.25 mm per revolution |
| Spindle Feed Speed | (∞) 0 - .020” per revolution / 0 - 0.55 mm per revolution |
| Overall Mounted Height | 62” (1,575 mm) |
| Spindle to Floor (Mounted) | 39-1/2” (1,003 mm) |
| Required Floor Space (W x D) | 53” x 36” (1,347 mm x 914 mm) |
| Shipping Weight w/ Bench & Tools | 730 lbs. (331 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions | 46" x 45" x 29" (1,168 mm x 1,143 mm x 736 mm) |
Pick Up and Delivery
Our Pick Up locations for Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California & Theodore, Alabama.
Call, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743
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