Colchester Triumph 2000 lathe, 1971. The first production Triumph 2000 lathe was built in February 1968. The lathe was a revolution in styling and specification, with distinctive 'square' styling, ergonomically-designed controls and a bright exterior finish.The Triumph 2000 acquired a reputation as a robust, well-made lathe with a combination of capacity, speed and ease of use. This made it ideal as a general-purpose industrial lathe and, because of its modest price, it was also affordable by small machine shops and ambitious experienced amateurs.
Lathe with tailstock, saddle with cross and top slides and complete with back toolport and copying attachment; 3 jaw chuck fitted. Also lifting eye fitted. Note : 1977-389 and 390 and 1982-1301 are fitted to this machine