Draper 230V 16 Speed Floor Standing Drill, 1100W

The Draper GD25/12EF is a professional-grade 1100W floor standing drill press representing the top of the Draper drill range. With sixteen speeds spanning 160 to 3,000 RPM, a 25mm drilling capacity, and a large 356 x 356mm worktable with 255mm throat depth, this is a machine built for demanding industrial, automotive, and engineering workshop environments where power, precision, and capacity are paramount. At 86kg with an 80mm diameter column and full 1,635mm standing height, the GD25/12EF is a substantial, permanent workshop installation designed for sustained professional use.

Key Features

The step up to sixteen speeds across the 160 to 3,000 RPM range gives the GD25/12EF a level of speed control that goes beyond what twelve-speed machines can offer. Sixteen discrete steps across this broad range allow genuinely precise speed matching for every combination of material, bit diameter, and operation — from slow, high-torque boring of large diameter holes in hardened steel at the lower end, through to fast, clean drilling in aluminium, brass, and timber at the top of the range. The 1,100W motor delivers the sustained power needed to maintain that performance under load, where lesser machines stall or struggle.

The 25mm drilling capacity and 5–20mm chuck range put the GD25/12EF in a different class to 20mm machines, accommodating larger core drills, spade bits, and hole saws with the power to drive them effectively. The MT2 spindle taper ensures full compatibility with the standard range of chucks, arbors, and specialist tooling used in professional workshops.

The 356 x 356mm square worktable is the largest in the Draper drill range, providing a substantially greater work surface than the 305 x 305mm tables on smaller models — important when supporting larger workpieces or setting up vices and clamping fixtures. The rack and pinion height adjustment operates smoothly and precisely, enabling fast repositioning without the frustration of friction-clamp systems. A 255mm throat depth — significantly deeper than on twelve-speed models — extends the machine's reach to handle wide workpieces that would be impossible to centre on a shallower machine. The 80mm spindle travel provides ample depth for the full range of drilling and boring operations.

Safety features meet professional standards throughout: a no-volt safety release switch prevents unexpected restart after power interruptions, a depth stop enables accurate repeatable drilling, and a chuck guard provides protection during operation. The lockable pulley cover secures safely during use.

Specifications

Who Is This Floor Standing Drill For?

The GD25/12EF is designed for professional workshops where the drill press is a primary production tool used heavily and consistently across a wide range of materials and applications. Automotive fabricators, engineering workshops, blacksmiths, pattern makers, and maintenance professionals who regularly drill large diameter holes, work with thick steel section, or need the absolute maximum in speed range and table capacity will find the GD25/12EF fully equal to the task. It is also the natural choice for serious home machinists and model engineers who want a machine with genuine industrial capability as the centrepiece of a well-equipped permanent workshop.

How Does the GD25/12EF Compare to the GD20/12EF?

Both machines share the same column height, base footprint, spindle travel, and MT2 taper, but the GD25/12EF advances on every performance specification. Power increases from 600W to 1,100W. Speed steps increase from twelve to sixteen, with a broader range of 160 to 3,000 RPM versus 180 to 2,740 RPM. Drilling capacity grows from 20mm to 25mm. The table expands from 305 x 305mm to 356 x 356mm. Throat depth increases significantly from 185mm to 255mm. Column diameter steps up from 73mm to 80mm for greater rigidity. The GD25/12EF is the right choice when maximum power, capacity, and precision are required; the GD20/12EF suits workshops where those demands are less critical.

Why Choose the Draper GD25/12EF?

The GD25/12EF is the most capable drill press in the Draper range, and its specification reflects that position. The 1,100W motor, sixteen-speed range, 25mm capacity, and 255mm throat depth combine to create a machine that handles virtually any drilling task a professional workshop is likely to encounter. The large worktable supports the biggest workpieces, the deep throat reaches where shallower machines cannot, and the sixteen-speed range ensures the right cutting speed is always available regardless of material or bit size. For a workshop that demands the best in drilling performance and wants a machine built to last under daily professional use, the GD25/12EF is the definitive choice in the Draper lineup.