The Haas Automation VF-2 is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 8,100 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Haas VF-2: US$70,995 list price (Haas, Aug 2026), 30 x 16 x 20 in (762 x 406 x 508 mm) travels, 8,100 rpm 30 hp spindle. Specs verified against Haas.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | Haas Automation (United States) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 8,100 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 30.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 36 × 14 in (914 × 356 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 3,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 20 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 7,800 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Max | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Min | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,100 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Torque Optional Gearbox | 250 ft-lbf @ 450 rpm (339 N·m @ 450 rpm) |
| Spindle Drive | Inline Direct-Drive |
| Spindle Taper | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Table Size | 36 × 14 in (914 × 356 mm) |
| T Slot Width | 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm) |
| T Slot Center Distance | 4.92 in (125 mm) |
| T Slots | 3 |
| Max Table Load | 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 650 ipm (16.5 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,000 ipm (25.4 m/min) |
| Max Thrust X | 2,550 lbf (11,343 N) |
| Max Thrust Y | 2,550 lbf (11,343 N) |
| Max Thrust Z | 4,200 lbf (18,683 N) |
| Tool Changer Type | Carousel |
| Tool Capacity | 20 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 12 lb (5.4 kg) |
| Tool To Tool | 4.2 s |
| Chip To Chip | 4.5 s |
| Coolant Capacity | 55 gal (208 L) |
| Air Required | 4 scfm @ 100 psi (113 L/min @ 6.9 bar) |
| Inline Air Hose | 3/8 in |
| Air Coupler | 3/8 in |
| Air Pressure Min | 80 psi (5.5 bar) |
| Electrical Low | 220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A |
| Electrical High | 440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 101 × 99 × 101 in (257 × 251 × 257 cm) |
| Shipping Export Pallet | 98 × 91.5 × 100 in (249 × 232 × 254 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 7,800 lb (3,539 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$70,995 for the Haas VF-2 (verified 2026-10-02). Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra, so a dealer quote will differ. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/haas-vf-2#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
Travels are 762 x 406 x 508 mm (30.00 x 16.00 x 20.00 in), and the spindle nose works between 102 mm and 610 mm (4.0 to 24.0 in) above the table. The table is 914 x 356 mm (36.0 x 14.0 in) with three T-slots on 125 mm (4.92 in) centres. In practice the 356 mm table width constrains fixturing more than the travels do.
Yes, within reason. The spindle is rated 22.4 kW (30.0 hp) and produces 122.0 Nm (90.0 ft-lbf) at 2,000 rpm. With the optional gearbox that becomes 339 Nm (250 ft-lbf) at 450 rpm, which is the configuration to specify if sustained roughing in tougher alloys is regular work rather than the occasional job.
The 20-pocket carousel runs 4.20 s tool-to-tool and 4.50 s chip-to-chip. A carousel is slower than an arm-type changer, and on tool-heavy programs those seconds accumulate across a cycle. On typical job shop work with long cuts between changes, they rarely show up in a way that matters.
Either 220 VAC three-phase at 70 A or 440 VAC three-phase at 35 A. Air demand is 113.0 L/min at 6.9 bar (4 scfm at 100 psi), with a minimum supply pressure of 5.5 bar (80 psi). Check both before delivery - in a small shop the compressor is often the harder of the two to satisfy.
CT40, BT40 and HSK-A63. The spindle itself is an inline direct-drive unit, liquid cooled, with air/oil injection bearing lubrication. Choosing the taper that matches tooling the shop already owns usually saves more than any performance difference between the three.
The machine weighs 3,539 kg (7,800 lb) and holds 208 L (55 gal) of coolant. That is light enough for most shop floors without special foundation work, which is part of why this size is so common. Allow for coolant fill and for access to chip and coolant handling when planning where it sits.
