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Ranger RL-8500XLT Super-Duty Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe
IN STOCKSKU 5150080
$12,370.00$13,095.00
SAVE $725
Flexible business financing available through Navitas.
Super-Duty Brake Lathe Capacity for Deeper Drums
The Ranger RL-8500XLT Super-Duty Combination Disc and Drum Brake Lathe is built for shops that need more capacity than a standard brake lathe can provide. Designed for demanding disc and drum service, this extended-capacity brake lathe resurfaces rotors, drums, and flywheels with the precision, control, and durability professional brake technicians expect from Ranger.
The key difference is capacity. The RL-8500XLT features an extended spindle that can be used on brake drums up to 10 inches deep, with a rear bushing location that gives the arbor extra support during heavy drum service. For shops handling larger brake assemblies, heavier drums, foreign and domestic vehicles, light trucks, and truck-focused work, the XLT model is the step-up choice in the Ranger brake lathe lineup.
Extended-Capacity Spindle with Reinforced Arbor Support
The RL-8500XLT is engineered around an extended-capacity spindle and relocated rear bushing that help support the arbor when turning heavier drums, rotors, and flywheels. This added reach and stability make the XLT better suited for deep drum work and heavy-duty brake service than the standard RL-8500 platform.
Capable of truing even heavy drum rotors, the RL-8500XLT gives technicians a more capable setup for expanded brake service work. If your shop wants to take on bigger brake jobs instead of sending them out, the extended spindle design is the reason this model exists.
Servo-Controlled Cutting with Variable Feed Rates
Instead of relying on mechanically driven transmissions and gear boxes, the RL-8500XLT uses precision electric DC servo motors to control the spindle feed and cross feed drives. This transmission-free design helps reduce chatter, vibration, maintenance demands, and the number of mechanical wear points that can affect cutting performance over time.
Infinitely variable spindle and cross feed speed settings let technicians move quickly through rough cuts or slow down for precision finish cuts. The combination of independent feed motors, serpentine belts, and positive rake cutter tips helps support smoother operation, quieter performance, and consistent brake resurfacing results.
Complete Bench and Tooling Package for Professional Brake Service
The RL-8500XLT comes with a heavy-duty bench, tool storage backboard, chip catch funnel, chip bin, and a complete standard tooling package so adapters and accessories stay organized and within reach. The package includes key tooling such as a micro-dial twin tool cutter, boring bar, floating adapters, centering cones, spacers, hubless adapters, carbide cutting tools, cutting inserts, 1-inch arbor, arbor nut, anti-vibration bands, and storage case.
A quick-change tool-head design makes it easy to switch between drum and rotor work, while upfront ergonomic controls reduce unnecessary operator movement. For shops comparing the RL-8500 and RL-8500XLT, choose the XLT when deeper drums, heavier brake components, and expanded truck service capability are part of the daily workload.
Extended 10-Inch Drum Capacity
The RL-8500XLT features an extended spindle that can be used on brake drums up to 10 inches deep. It is the better choice when heavier drums and larger brake work are part of the job mix.
Reinforced Arbor Support
A relocated rear bushing provides extra support for the arbor during heavy-duty service. That added support helps the XLT handle demanding drum, rotor, and flywheel work with greater confidence.
DC Servo Motor Control
Precision electric DC servo motors control the cross feed and spindle feed drives. This eliminates gear-driven transmission components that can create chatter, vibration, and added maintenance.
Variable Feed Settings
Infinitely variable spindle and cross feed speed settings let technicians move from rough cuts to precision finish cuts with a simple adjustment. The operator gets more control over speed and surface finish.
Quick-Change Adapter-Plus
The built-in spring adapter system helps make rotor and drum mounting faster and easier. It reduces reliance on conventional bell clamps and cones during setup.
Bench and Tooling Included
A sturdy bench, storage backboard, chip bin, and complete standard tooling package come with the lathe. Adapters and common tools stay organized, visible, and close to the machine.
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