Kearney & Trecker No. 3 Horizontal Milling Machine

For Sale by Auction in
Wisconsin, US

Kearney & Trecker Model 315 TF Horizontal Milling Machine, NMTB 50 spindle taper, 15 HP, 480V 3-phase. YouTube video link. https://youtu.be/IcYXYI70QY0?si=Ewu35YyhrN8otWgR Table measures 15.5″ x 72″; axis travels are X 34.5″, Y 12″ (inside stops) / 16.5″ (without stops), Z 18″. Speed range 15–1500 RPM. Run-tested under power on 09/03/2025; run video available. Spindle runs…

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Kearney & Trecker Model 315 TF Horizontal Milling Machine, NMTB 50 spindle taper, 15 HP, 480V 3-phase.

YouTube video link. https://youtu.be/IcYXYI70QY0?si=Ewu35YyhrN8otWgR

Table measures 15.5″ x 72″; axis travels are X 34.5″, Y 12″ (inside stops) / 16.5″ (without stops), Z 18″. Speed range 15–1500 RPM. Run-tested under power on 09/03/2025; run video available. Spindle runs quietly in both high and low range; front panel controls fully functional for spindle and feed; one side control station is inoperative. Rapids functional. Coolant pump operates but is noticeably noisy. Known issues include small oil leaks at the knee draining into the coolant pan, backlash of approximately 0.040″ on X and 0.020″ on Y, and paint wear and surface rust consistent with age. Included: overarm and outboard arbor support; arbors in 1″ (x2), 1.25″ (x1), and 1.5″ (x1); four drawbars; 28 spacers; miscellaneous cutting tools; original coolant drain tube; and an aftermarket drain adapter for auxiliary pump use and fluid changeovers. Year unknown.