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Star Brake lathe 53-DS - photo 1

Star Brake lathe 53-DS

PublicSurplusTools📍Bakersfield, CA

40+ people looking at lathes in the US this week

Current bid:

$1,000

Time Left

6d 1h

Ends Nov 19, 2026

Current bid
$1,000
Buyer's premium (est. ~7%)
$70
Sales tax (est. 7.3%)
$78

Premium estimated at this bid (0-10% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.

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The machine

  • 3-phase, 480V. Needs 3-phase power or a converter

From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.

Seller

Golden Empire Transit District (CA)

Condition: As-is

Full Description

Condition: EXCELLENT The Star Transfermatic Double Spindle Brake Drum Lathe, Model 53-DS, was designed specifically for buses, heavy duty trucks and trailers and airplane wheels. Drums are bored on one spindle and mating linings are turned on the other by means of the exclusive Transfermatic method. The drum turning arbor is of 2-1/2" diameter alloy steel, easily capable of handling the modern, heavy dual drums with tires mounted. Boring bars are also 2-1/2" in diameter insuring clean, heavy cuts free of vibration. Using the latest design and practice with carbide cutting tools, you will get a free cut and smooth finish in the drum -- a procedure that has been proven to be the best through millions of miles of testing. The Transfermatic incorporates many of the fine features and precision manufacturing that have earned an outstanding reputation for Star as a builder of the hightest quality machinery for the automotive, truck, bus and aircraft industries. The Transfermatic machine can reface a drum 16" deep with a maximum diameter of 24" with one continuous cut. If necessary, the stroke can be increased to 24" and the depth to 30" by a simple design modification. The speed selector allows an infinite adjustment from the lowest to the highest RPM -- standard is from 20 RPM to 90 RPM. The speed can be changed in a matter of seconds. Feeds available are .003", .005", .010" and .018" per revolution. The Transfermatic machine provides a means of boring the drum and simultaneously turning the lining to the exact diameter of the newly refaced drum. This method is now standard practice by the largest fleets of bus operators in the U.S. The method has been proven with billions of miles of use. SPECIFICATIONS: Weight: (Approx.) Net 2750 lbs. Dimension of Machine: 42" L x 42" H x 54" W Spindle Speeds: Infinite Adjustment 20 RPM to 90 RPM Motor: Standard 3 HP, 240/480V, 60Hz, 3 Phase Feeds (per revolution) .003", .005", .010", .018" Make: Star Machine & Tool Model: 53-DS Serial: 3512 Weight: (Approx.) Net 2750 lbs. Gross 3400 lbs. Dimension of Case: Length 58" Width 48" Depth 48" Cubic Feet 78" Dimension of Machine: Length 42" Width 42"

Market demand: Tools in California sell about 83% of the time, typically ~11 bids. Based on 2,388 completed sales over the last year.

Pickup / shipping information

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Golden Empire Transit District (CA)

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