Baileigh RD-1600H-VS 5' Hydraulic Variable Speed Radial Drill Press
Are you running a fabrication, machining, or production environment that needs a heavy-duty variable speed radial drill press with hydraulic arm and spindle positioning on 220V 3-phase power?
What if that radial drill gave you infinitely variable speed from 38 to 2,000 RPM, a 49-inch arm reach, 2-inch drilling capacity, hydraulic controls for column and arm positioning, and an integrated coolant system?
Meet the Baileigh RD-1600H-VS, a 5-foot hydraulic variable speed radial drill press built for industrial fabrication, machining, and production environments that need precise speed control and hydraulic positioning on large workpieces.
With the RD-1600H-VS, you get a 5.25 HP inverter-driven motor on 220V 3-phase power, infinitely variable spindle speed, hydraulic controls for effortless column, arm, and spindle head positioning, and a robust cast iron structure built for heavy daily drilling work.
When the RD-1600H-VS is set up for your job, you get accurate, consistent results across drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping on large workpieces with a machine built for demanding industrial production use.

Baileigh RD-1600H-VS for Variable Speed Hydraulic Radial Drill Press Work
Infinitely Variable Speed from 38 to 2,000 RPM
The inverter-driven motor adjusts spindle speed infinitely from 38 to 2,000 RPM, letting operators dial in the exact cutting rate for the material and tooling at hand across drilling, boring, reaming, and tapping operations. This continuous variable control optimizes cutting conditions and extends tooling life compared to fixed-speed radial drill setups.
Hydraulic Controls Position Column, Arm, and Spindle Head Effortlessly
Hydraulic controls manage positioning of the column, arm, and spindle head, reducing the manual effort required to set up the machine over large and heavy workpieces. Power downfeed provides consistent spindle descent during drilling operations, improving hole accuracy and reducing operator fatigue on repeated heavy drilling cycles.
49-Inch Arm Reach and MT5 Spindle Handle Large Industrial Setups
The adjustable radial arm reaches up to 49 inches from the column center to the spindle, accommodating large workpieces and complex drilling setups without repositioning the part. The MT5 oversized spindle taper provides secure tooling engagement for the heavy drill sizes that industrial radial drill work regularly requires, with drilling capacity reaching 2 inches in mild steel.
Integrated Coolant System and Large Table Support Production Use
The integrated coolant system with an easy-to-reach switch reduces heat at the drill point during extended drilling and tapping operations, protecting tooling life on longer production runs. The approximately 29.5-inch by 19.5-inch adjustable worktable provides a stable platform for workholding and fixturing on large and heavy workpieces.

What's Included
What's Included? Baileigh RD-1600H-VS 5' Hydraulic Variable Speed Radial Drill Press
- Integrated Coolant System — reduces heat at the drill point to protect tooling life during extended production drilling.
Specs
Baileigh RD-1600H-VS 5' Hydraulic Variable Speed Radial Drill Press Specifications
- Model Number: RD-1600H-VS
- Stock Number: BA9-1019843
- Motor: 5.25 HP (inverter-driven)
- Power Requirement: 220V, 3-phase
- Spindle Taper: MT5
- Spindle Speed Range: 38–2,000 RPM (infinitely variable)
- Maximum Arm Reach: 49"
- Drilling Capacity (Mild Steel): 2"
- Feed Rates: 0.0024"–0.0394" per rev
- Worktable Size: 29.5" x 19.5"
- Positioning Controls: Hydraulic (column, arm, spindle head)
- Downfeed: Power
- Net Weight: 8,500 lb.
- Warranty: 1-year parts, lifetime technical support
- Product Manual: RD-1600H-VS Operator Manual (Part 1 of 2) | RD-1600H-VS Operator Manual (Part 2 of 2)