Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas VF-1

List US$66,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

20 in (508 mm)

Y Travel

16 in (406 mm)

Z Travel

20 in (508 mm)

Max Spindle

8,100 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

How much does the Haas VF-1 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$66,995

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

Overview

The Haas VF-1 is the short-X member of the small VF family, a 40-taper vertical machining center with 20 × 16 × 20 in (508 × 406 × 508 mm) of travel, a 26 × 14 in (660 × 356 mm) table and an 8,100 rpm inline direct-drive spindle rated 30 hp (22.4 kW).

Put it beside the VF-2 and the one headline difference is X: 20 in here, 30 in (762 mm) on the VF-2, with a table 26 in long instead of 36 in (914 mm). The spindle, the 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) table load, the 20-tool changer, the feedrates and even the 7,800 lb (3,539 kg) shipping weight are the same on the VF-1 and the VF-2. So this is a full-strength machine with a shorter stroke, not a lighter-duty one, and it suits a shop whose parts are small.

Z is generous for the plan size. Travel is 20 in, equal to X, and the spindle nose runs from 4 in (102 mm) to 24 in (610 mm) above the table, which leaves height for a rotary table, a tall fixture or long drills. The Z axis also pushes hardest: 4,200 lbf (18,683 N) of thrust against 2,550 lbf (11,343 N) on X and Y, about 65% more, which is where drilling needs it. Standard spindle torque is 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. Haas lists an optional gearbox that gives 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) at 450 rpm for large drills and taps in steel; it is an option, not part of the base machine.

Tools live in a 20-pocket carousel that changes in 4.2 s tool-to-tool and 4.5 s chip-to-chip and accepts cutters up to 3.5 in (89 mm) in diameter and 12 lb (5.4 kg). The VF-1YT is the variant with a 30+1 tool changer and 20 in of Y. The VF-1 needs three-phase power, 220 VAC at 70 A or 440 VAC at 35 A, and has a published starting price of US$66,995.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	20 in (508 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	26 × 14 in (660 × 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 Rate	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 (full magazine)	3.5 in (89 mm)
Max Tool Weight	12 lb (5.4 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	4.2 s
Tool Change (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 Service (low voltage)	220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	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)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Same 30 hp (22.4 kW), 8,100 rpm spindle and 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) table load as the VF-2 in a shorter X travel
20 in (508 mm) of Z travel with up to 24 in (610 mm) from spindle nose to table
Z-axis thrust of 4,200 lbf (18,683 N), about 65% above the 2,550 lbf (11,343 N) of X and Y
Carousel pockets take tools up to 3.5 in (89 mm) in diameter without leaving neighbours empty
Taper offered as CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63
55 gal (208 L) coolant tank

Limitations

X travel is 20 in (508 mm) and the table 26 in (660 mm) long; the VF-2 has 30 in (762 mm) and 36 in (914 mm)
The carousel holds 20 tools and takes 4.5 s chip-to-chip; the VF-1YT has a 30+1 changer
The 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) gearbox is an extra-cost option; standard torque is 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm
Table is 14 in (356 mm) wide on 16 in (406 mm) of Y travel
Three-phase supply only: 220 VAC at 70 A or 440 VAC at 35 A

Best For

Small steel and aluminium parts within 20 × 16 × 20 in (508 × 406 × 508 mm) Tall fixtures or a rotary table under 24 in (610 mm) of spindle clearance Heavy workholding up to the 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) table limit Drilling-heavy work that uses the 4,200 lbf (18,683 N) Z thrust Jobs needing 20 tools or fewer

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the Haas VF-1 and the VF-2?

X travel and table length. The VF-1 has 20 in (508 mm) of X and a 26 × 14 in (660 × 356 mm) table; the VF-2 has 30 in (762 mm) of X and a 36 × 14 in (914 × 356 mm) table. Y at 16 in (406 mm), Z at 20 in (508 mm), the 8,100 rpm 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle, the 20 tools and the 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) table load are identical on the VF-1 and the VF-2.

02 Does the VF-1 come with a gearbox?

Not as standard. The base spindle is inline direct-drive with 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. Haas's table gives a second figure, 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) at 450 rpm, for the optional gearbox. Order it if the work includes large drills, big taps or heavy low-speed cuts in steel.

03 What tool changer does the VF-1 have?

A carousel holding 20 tools. Tool-to-tool time is 4.2 s and chip-to-chip is 4.5 s. Maximum tool diameter is 3.5 in (89 mm) and maximum tool weight is 12 lb (5.4 kg). The VF-1YT is listed with a 30+1 tool changer instead.

04 How much can I load on the VF-1 table?

3,000 lb (1,361 kg). The table is 26 × 14 in (660 × 356 mm) with 3 T-slots, 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm) wide, on 4.92 in (125 mm) centres. The load rating is far more than parts of this size normally weigh, so heavy vises, fixture plates and rotary tables are within it.

05 What power, air and coolant does the VF-1 need?

Three-phase electricity at 220 VAC and 70 A or at 440 VAC and 35 A. Air at 4 scfm and 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), with at least 80 psi (5.5 bar) at the machine, through a 3/8 in hose. The coolant tank holds 55 gal (208 L). Shipping weight is 7,800 lb (3,539 kg).