Haas Automation 5-Axis Machining Centers

Haas GM-2-5AX

List US$399,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

145 in (3,683 mm)

Y Travel

87.5 in (2,223 mm)

Z Travel

39.3 in (998 mm)

Max Spindle

20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-63F / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

30+1

How much does the Haas GM-2-5AX cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$399,995

As published by Haas Automation, verified 2026-10-02. Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra.

Overview

The Haas GM-2-5AX is a large-envelope 5-axis gantry mill: 145 × 87.5 × 39.3 in (3,683 × 2,223 × 998 mm) of travel above a 144 × 72 in (3,658 × 1,829 mm) table, with a 20,000 rpm HSK spindle in a tilting, swivelling head. It is laid out for big, light work such as trimmed panels, patterns and long structural sections, and its starting price from Haas is US$399,995.

Next to the GM-1XT-5AX the length barely changes, 145 in (3,683 mm) against 142 in (3,613 mm), but Y grows from 61 in (1,549 mm) to 87.5 in (2,223 mm) and Z from 24 in (610 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm). The spindle changes too: an HSK-63F / HSK-A63 taper with 16 hp (12 kW) and 11.3 ft-lbf (15.3 N·m) at 7,500 rpm, where the GM-1XT-5AX uses BT30 at 24,000 rpm. Tools on this machine can be up to 11 in (279 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg), at 2.5 in (64 mm) in diameter when the 30+1 magazine is full.

B tilts ±120° at 110°/sec with 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) of torque, and C rotates ±245° at 200°/sec with 254 ft-lbf (344 N·m). Haas's feature list for this model names G268 Feature Coordinate System, G253 Orient Spindle Normal to Feature Coordinate System, and Vector Jogging.

The linear axes are slower than the size suggests. X rapids and cutting feed are both 472 ipm (12 m/min); Y reaches 1,889 ipm (48 m/min) and Z 1,181 ipm (30 m/min). X thrust is 4,500 lbf (20,017 N), against 1,650 lbf (7,340 N) on Y and 2,000 lbf (8,896 N) on Z. The table is rated for 6,000 lb (2,722 kg). Shipping weight is 22,040 lb (10,000 kg) on a 226 × 143 × 137 in (574 × 363 × 348 cm) domestic pallet, so rigging and door openings need checking before the order.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	145 in (3,683 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	87.5 in (2,223 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	39.3 in (998 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	37 in (940 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (min)	5 in (127 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	16 hp (12 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	11.3 ft-lbf @ 7,500 rpm (15.3 N·m @ 7,500 rpm)
Spindle Drive	Integral Spindle/Motor
Spindle Taper	HSK-63F / HSK-A63
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Grease Packed
Spindle Cooling	Liquid Cooled
B Axis Travel	120 ° to -120 °
B Axis Max Speed	110 °/sec
B Axis Torque	250 ft-lbf (339 N·m)
C Axis Travel	245 ° to -245 °
C Axis Max Speed	200 °/sec
C Axis Torque	254 ft-lbf (344 N·m)
Table Size	144 × 72 in (3,658 × 1,829 mm)
Table Thickness	1 in (25 mm)
Max Table Load	6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Table Between Columns	75 in (1,905 mm)
Max Cutting Feedrate	472 ipm (12 m/min)
Rapid Traverse X	472 ipm (12 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	1,889 ipm (48 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	1,181 ipm (30 m/min)
Max Thrust X	4,500 lbf (20,017 N)
Max Thrust Y	1,650 lbf (7,340 N)
Max Thrust Z	2,000 lbf (8,896 N)
Tool Changer Type	SMTC
Tool Capacity	30+1
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	2.5 in (64 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	3.5 in (89 mm)
Max Tool Length	11 in (279 mm)
Max Tool Weight	12 lb (5.4 kg)
Coolant Capacity	95 gal (360 L)
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi (113 L/min @ 6.9 bar)
Electrical Service (low voltage)	220 VAC 3-phase, 40 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	440 VAC 3-phase, 20 A
Shipping Domestic Pallet	226 × 143 × 137 in (574 × 363 × 348 cm)
Shipping Export Crate	226 × 153 × 143 in (574 × 389 × 363 cm)
Machine Weight	22,040 lb (10,000 kg)
Shipping Export Crate for Sheet Metal	89 × 57 × 50 in (226 × 145 × 126 cm)
Machine Weight for Sheet Metal Crate	1,400 lb

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

87.5 in (2,223 mm) of Y and 39.3 in (998 mm) of Z travel, with 37 in (940 mm) maximum from spindle nose to table
144 × 72 in (3,658 × 1,829 mm) table with 75 in (1,905 mm) between the columns
HSK-63F / HSK-A63 spindle at 20,000 rpm, liquid cooled, with tools up to 11 in (279 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg)
C axis moves at 200°/sec and B at 110°/sec, with 254 ft-lbf (344 N·m) and 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) of torque
Haas lists G268 Feature Coordinate System, G253 Orient Spindle Normal to Feature Coordinate System and Vector Jogging for this model
4,500 lbf (20,017 N) of X-axis thrust

Limitations

X rapid and maximum cutting feed are 472 ipm (12 m/min), slow for an axis with 145 in (3,683 mm) of travel
Spindle torque peaks at 11.3 ft-lbf (15.3 N·m) at 7,500 rpm on 16 hp (12 kW): a finishing and light-alloy spindle, not a roughing one
Table load is 6,000 lb (2,722 kg), no higher than the smaller GM-1-5AX despite the larger table
Ships at 22,040 lb (10,000 kg) on a pallet 226 in (574 cm) long, plus a separate sheet-metal crate of 1,400 lb

Best For

Large panels and plates up to the 144 × 72 in (3,658 × 1,829 mm) table Tall or deep parts that need 39.3 in (998 mm) of Z under a 5-axis head Trimming and drilling formed parts at compound angles High-speed finishing in aluminium and non-metals at 20,000 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the working envelope of the GM-2-5AX?

Travels are 145 in (3,683 mm) in X, 87.5 in (2,223 mm) in Y and 39.3 in (998 mm) in Z. The table measures 144 × 72 in (3,658 × 1,829 mm) with 75 in (1,905 mm) between the columns. Spindle nose to table is listed from 5 in (127 mm) to 37 in (940 mm), and the table is rated for 6,000 lb (2,722 kg).

02 Which spindle taper does the GM-2-5AX use?

HSK. The table lists HSK-63F / HSK-A63 on an integral, liquid-cooled spindle with grease-packed bearings: 20,000 rpm, 16 hp (12 kW) and 11.3 ft-lbf (15.3 N·m) at 7,500 rpm. Confirm with Haas which of the two HSK forms your machine will be built with before buying holders.

03 How does the GM-2-5AX compare with the GM-1-5AX?

The GM-1-5AX is the smaller machine: 121 × 61 × 24 in (3,073 × 1,549 × 610 mm) of travel, a 123 × 53 in (3,124 × 1,346 mm) table and a BT30 spindle at 24,000 rpm. The GM-2-5AX has more travel on every axis, an HSK spindle at 20,000 rpm and lower X feedrates, 472 ipm (12 m/min) against the 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) of the GM-1-5AX. Both tables are rated for 6,000 lb (2,722 kg).

04 What 5-axis programming features does Haas list for it?

Three are named on Haas's page for this model: G268 Feature Coordinate System, G253 Orient Spindle Normal to Feature Coordinate System, and Vector Jogging. The first two, as their names say, define a coordinate system on a feature and orient the spindle normal to it. The listing does not say whether any of them is an extra-cost option, so ask when quoting.

05 What should I plan for delivery and installation?

The machine ships at 22,040 lb (10,000 kg). The domestic pallet is 226 × 143 × 137 in (574 × 363 × 348 cm) and the export crate 226 × 153 × 143 in (574 × 389 × 363 cm), with a separate sheet-metal crate of 89 × 57 × 50 in (226 × 145 × 126 cm) at 1,400 lb. These are shipping sizes, not the installed size. Power is 220 VAC three-phase at 40 A or 440 VAC at 20 A, and air use is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar).