Weight of "Bridgeport Series II Interact 2" milling machine

[ichudov]

I need to know, fairly accurately, the weight of "Bridgeport Series II Interact 2" milling machine. I need it in order to securely handle it, specifically I want to make a base for it on casters. I want to pick the right materials to make the base that would handle the weight.

And definitely I do not plan on operating it on casters -- I would prop the base with 2x4s to relieve casters and make the mill secure. But I will need to move it as I work on it.

So... anyone knows how much these machines weigh?

[jmelson]

Originally Posted by ichudov I need to know, fairly accurately, the weight of "Bridgeport Series II Interact 2" milling machine. I need it in order to securely handle it, specifically I want to make a base for it on casters. I want to pick the right materials to make the base that would handle the weight. And definitely I do not plan on operating it on casters -- I would prop the base with 2x4s to relieve casters and make the mill secure. But I will need to move it as I work on it. So... anyone knows how much these machines weigh?

Series II NON-CNC machines are listed as a shipping weight of 4750 Lbs. in one catalog, in another it is 5500 Lbs. Their 1974 catalog lists the Series-II CNC at 7200 Lbs shipping weight. This is a TAPE NC system, with a separate cabinet for the control. I'm guessing this even predates the BOSS control. Your machine is probably a bit less than that.

Jon

[machintek]

Per manual 11040804 for a Series 2 R2C3 with a TNC 145 control (same as a interact 2 series 2 but made here and not the UK) the gross shipping weight with skid was 5500 pounds and height was 96 inches.

George

[Shanghyd]

I'll believe the 5500 lbs. I bought mine in Houston and towed it home with an GMC Envoy and a tandem axle trailer. Nightmare.