OPTIMUM DH28GS Geared Head Drilling Machine

Name: OPTIMUM DH28GS Geared Head Drilling Machine – Pedestal type
Brand: OPTIMUM
SKU: DGHD-0-3403

Geared head. 3 Morse taper. 28mm Drilling Capacity. 3 Phase 1.1/1.5kw.

On Order Excludes GST. Configuration and freight quoted with your enquiry.

NZ Prepared, installed and supported nationwide by Scott Machinery.

Speed range 75 - 2,900 rpm (8 steps)

Drilling capacity (max in mild steel) 28mm

Continuous drill capacity 25mm

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 DH28GS is a 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 as well as tilt +/-60 degrees & spin 360 degrees. 16mm Keyless drill chuck & arbor (not shown in photos) The DH28GS 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 28 mm in mild steel (maximum) and 23 mm continuous
3MT spindle taper
Hardened and ground spindle ensures concentric accuracy and low run-out
Large 376 x 394 mm table with diagonal 14 mm T slots, rotatable 360 degree, and tilting surface for versatile setups
127 mm quill stroke and 260 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 halogen lamp
Robustly built thick walled cast iron column (92 mm diameter), total weight 175 kg for stable operation
16 mm keyless drill chuck & arbor