Heavy-duty Willis Machinery & Tools Co. Big Bear RD-1100 radial arm drill for sale. Industrial-size machine suitable for fabrication, machine shop, structural steel and heavy drilling work.
Machine data plate is dated 2003/8 and shows 440V 3-phase power. Made in Taiwan.
This is a large industrial radial drill that allows the drill head to travel across the arm and the arm to rotate around the column, making it particularly useful for drilling large or heavy workpieces that are difficult to reposition.
Specifications:
Willis Machinery & Tools Co. RD-1100 “Big Bear”
45" radial arm
Approximately 11-7/8" diameter column
1-3/4" drilling capacity in mild steel
5 HP spindle drive
#4 Morse Taper spindle
12 spindle speeds
44–1,500 RPM spindle speed range
Approximately 9-7/8" spindle stroke
32" horizontal drill-head travel
27" vertical arm travel
Power arm elevation
Three power spindle-feed rates
T-slot work/box table included
440V, 3-phase electrical
Approximately 4,600 lb machine weight
This is an older industrial machine and shows normal shop wear, chipped paint and surface rust from use and storage, as shown in the photos. The castings, arm, column, head, controls and table all appear substantially complete.
Excellent machine for a fabrication shop that needs the ability to drill large holes or work on large weldments without moving the workpiece around a conventional drill press.
Inspection is welcome. Buyer is responsible for transportation and rigging. Ask about loading arrangements.