a drum type washing machine is provided . the drum type washing machine may include a cabinet , a tub fixed to an inner side of the cabinet , a drum rotatably arranged in the tub , and a driving motor positioned at a rear side of the drum for generating a driving force that rotates the drum . the washing machine may also include a supporting plate to rotatably support a rotational shaft extending between the motor and the drum , and a plurality of supporters connected between the supporting plate and the cabinet . such an arrangement may increase washing capacity by increasing a diameter of the drum without increasing an external size of the cabinet .