OPTIMUM B40GSP Geared Head Drilling Machine

Name: OPTIMUM B40GSP Geared Head Drilling Machine – Pedestal type c/w Power feed
Brand: OPTIMUM
SKU: DGHD-0-4204

Geared head. 4 Morse taper. 35mm Drilling Capacity. 3 Phase .85/1.5kw. Coolant. Power feed.

$6,990.00 Excludes GST. Configuration and freight quoted with your enquiry.

NZ Prepared, installed and supported nationwide by Scott Machinery.

Speed range 50 - 1,450 rpm (18 steps)

Drilling capacity (max in mild steel) 35mm

Continuous capacity 30mm

Spindle taper 4MT

NZ owned Since 1989

Industry people Practical machine advice

Auckland + Christchurch Two support hubs

Nationwide support Installation, training & service

Parts & accessories Large local range

Product overview

About this machine.

Optimum Maschinen is a respected German company known for manufacturing high-quality machine tools built to strict European standards. Since its founding in 2003, Optimum has become a trusted name in the metalworking industry, offering a wide range of equipment including metal lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding tools. Designed in Germany and engineered for precision, reliability, and durability, Optimum machines are used across workshops, training centres, and industrial environments throughout Europe and beyond. Their products are developed with a strong emphasis on innovation, safety, and compliance with European CE regulations, ensuring exceptional performance and long service life.

The Optimum B40GSP is a heavy duty high, performance, column mounted geared head drill designed for demanding workshop environments. Built with a solid cast iron frame and precision ground main spindle. Table can move up/down on rack, rotate around the column 360 degrees, spin 360 degrees and has a generous 120kg load rating. 16mm Keyless drill chuck & arbor (not shown in photos) The B40GSP delivers reliable, high torque drilling suitable for both light industrial and professional metalworking.

Features:

Heavy-duty solid cast iron construction
Thick walled cast column (150mm diameter) for high force absorption and stability
Solid pedestal baseplate with large footprint for maximum stability
High rigidity fixed drilling head
Geared head drive with oil-filled, sealed gearbox
Automatic gearwheel lubrication via oil pump
Large 18-speed range (50-1,450 rpm) for high torque performance
Three phase, 2-speed motor
Drilling capacity: 35 mm max in mild steel / 30 mm continuous
Thread tapping function with forward and reverse
4MT spindle taper
Hardened, ground and polished main spindle for excellent concentricity and low run-out
180 mm quill stroke
350 mm throat depth
Mechanical power feed to quill
Integrated quick-set depth stop with millimetre scale
Built-in spindle/chuck ejection mechanism (push-out tool)
Heavy-duty rigid work table
Table size 560 x 560 mm with diagonal 18 mm T-slots
Table movement up/down and left/right, plus table rotation
Integrated coolant system
Drill chuck safety shield with microswitch
Emergency stop
Integrated work light in drilling head
16 mm keyless drill chuck & arbor