OPTIMUM DH26GT Geared Head Drilling Machine

Name: OPTIMUM DH26GT Geared Head Drilling Machine – Bench mount
Brand: OPTIMUM
SKU: DGHD-0-2603

Geared head. 3 Morse taper. 26mm Drilling Capacity. 3 Phase 1.5kw.

$3,290.00 Excludes GST. Configuration and freight quoted with your enquiry.

NZ Prepared, installed and supported nationwide by Scott Machinery.

Model DH 26GT

Drilling capacitiy (max in mild steel) 26mm

Continuous capacity steel 21mm

Spindle taper 3MT

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 DH26GT is a high performance, bench mounted geared head drill designed for demanding workshop environments. Built with a solid cast iron frame and precision ground main spindle, it delivers reliable, high torque drilling suitable for both light industrial and professional metalworking.

Features:

Geared head drive with 8 speed range (75-2,900 rpm) smooth, high-torque performance for various materials
Drilling capacity up to 26 mm in mild steel (maximum) and 21 mm continuous
3MT spindle taper
Hardened and ground spindle ensures concentric accuracy and low run-out
Large 380 x 380 mm table with diagonal 14 mm T slots, rotatable 360 degree, for versatile setups
127 mm quill stroke and 235 mm throat depth for handling larger workpieces
Low maintenance gearbox with grease lubricated PA6 gears
Integrated depth stop with millimeter scale, spindle ejection mechanism, chuck guard with microswitch, and built-in LED lamp
Robustly built thick-walled cast-iron column (92 mm diameter), and total weight 166 kg for stable operation
16mm Keyless drill chuck & arbor