Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers

Haas VF-8/40

$165,000 - $210,000 Updated 2026-03-12

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,626 mm (64 in)

Y Travel

1,016 mm (40 in)

Z Travel

762 mm (30 in)

Max Spindle

8,100 RPM

Spindle Taper

CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

30+1 SMTC

Overview

The Haas VF-8/40 fills a specific niche in the large VF 40-taper lineup: it trades X-axis reach for Y-axis width. Where the VF-7/40 gives you 84 inches of X with 32 inches of Y, the VF-8/40 offers 1,626 mm (64 in) of X paired with 1,016 mm (40 in) of Y. That extra 8 inches of Y-travel makes a real difference when you're working wide parts, running side-by-side fixtures, or positioning a 4th-axis rotary table with clearance to spare.

The Z-axis gives you 762 mm (30 in) of travel with 864 mm (34 in) of spindle-nose-to-table clearance at maximum. The spindle is the same proven 22.4 kW (30 hp) inline direct-drive unit found on every large VF/40 model, running at 8,100 RPM with 122 Nm (90 ft-lbf) of torque at 2,000 RPM. The optional gearbox pushes torque to 339 Nm (250 ft-lbf) at 450 RPM for face milling large castings and weldments.

The 1,626 x 914 mm (64 x 36 in) T-slot table is wider than any other VF model at this price point, with 7 T-slots on 125 mm (4.92 in) centers and 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) of load capacity. That wide table opens up fixture layouts that simply don't fit on narrower machines. The side-mount tool changer holds 30+1 tools with 2.8-second tool-to-tool and 3.6-second chip-to-chip averages.

Rapid traverse hits 15.2 m/min (600 ipm) on all axes, and max cutting feedrate is 12.7 m/min (500 ipm). Axis thrust is 15,124 N (3,400 lbf) on X and Y, and 24,910 N (5,600 lbf) on Z. The machine weighs in at 11,250 kg (24,800 lb), providing good rigidity for the frame size.

Like all large VF/40 models, the VF-8/40 comes with the upgraded standard features package: SMTC, chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, and the large touchscreen remote jog handle. Starting at around $165,000, the VF-8/40 is priced the same as the VF-7/40 but trades 20 inches of X-travel for 8 inches of additional Y. The choice between them comes down to whether your work is long or wide. Specs sourced from Haas Automation published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,626 mm (64 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,016 mm (40 in)
Z-Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Max	864 mm (34 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Min	102 mm (4 in)
Max Spindle Speed	8,100 RPM
Spindle Taper	CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63
Spindle Motor Power	30.0 hp
Spindle Torque Max	122 Nm (90 ft-lbf) @ 2,000 RPM
Spindle Torque With Gearbox	339 Nm (250 ft-lbf) @ 450 RPM
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Tool Capacity	30+1 SMTC
Tool To Tool	2.80 s
Chip To Chip	3.60 s
Max Tool Diameter	2.5 in
Max Tool Weight	12.0 lb
Table Size	1,626 x 914 mm (64 x 36 in)
Table Load Max	1,814 kg (4,000 lb)
T Slots	7 slots, 125 mm (4.92 in) center distance
Max Cutting Feedrate	12.7 m/min (500 ipm)
Rapid Traverse X	15.2 m/min (600 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	15.2 m/min (600 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	15.2 m/min (600 ipm)
Max Thrust X	3400 lbf
Max Thrust Y	3400 lbf
Max Thrust Z	5600 lbf
Machine Weight	11,250 kg (24,800 lb)
CNC Control	Haas Next Generation Control (NGC)
Coolant Capacity	95 gal
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi
Electrical Low	220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A
Electrical High	440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A
Travels	S.A.E
X Axis	64.00 in
Y Axis	40.00 in
Z Axis	30.00 in
Spindle Nose To Table	4.0 in
Spindle	S.A.E
Max Rating	30.0 hp
Max Speed	8100 rpm
Max Torque	90.0 ft-lbf @ 2000 rpm
Max Torque W Opt Gearbox	250 ft-lbf @ 450 rpm
Drive System	Inline Direct-Drive
Taper	CT40 \| BT40 \| HSK-A63
Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Table	S.A.E
Length	64.0 in
Width	36.0 in
T Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.630 in
T Slot Center Distance	4.92 in
Number Of Std T Slots	7
Max Weight On Table	4000 lb
Feedrates	S.A.E
Max Cutting	500 ipm
Rapids On X	600 ipm
Rapids On Y	600 ipm
Rapids On Z	600 ipm
Axis Motors	S.A.E
Tool Changer	S.A.E
Type	SMTC
Capacity	30+1
Max Tool Diameter Large	5.0 in
Max Tool Diameter Extra Large	6.0 in
Max Tool Length	16.00 in
General	S.A.E
Air Requirements	S.A.E
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi
Electrical Specification	S.A.E
Input Ac Voltage Low	220 VAC
Full Load Amps Low	70 A
Input Ac Voltage High	440 VAC
Full Load Amps High	35 A
Dimensions Shipping	S.A.E
Domestic Pallet	193.0 in x 120.0 in x 130.0 in
Export Crate	193.0 in x 123.0 in x 134.0 in
Machine Weight	24800 lb
Domestic Pallet W Ec Option	193 in x 120 in x 135 in
Export Crate W Ec Option	193 in x 123 in x 139 in
Weight W Ec Option	24800 lb
Domestic Pallet W 501 Smtc	193 in x 120 in x 138 in
Export Crate W 501 Smtc	193 in x 123 in x 142 in
Weight W 501 Smtc	24800 lb
Domestic Pallet W Ec Option 501 Smtc	193 in x 120 in x 143 in
Export Crate W Ec Option 501 Smtc	193 in x 123 in x 147 in
Weight W Ec Option 501 Smtc	24800 lb
Haas Rotary	HAAS MACHINE
Ha2ts	VF-8/40
Ha5c	VF-8/40
Ha5c T	VF-8/40
Ha5c2	VF-8/40
Ha5c2 T	VF-8/40
Ha5c3	VF-8/40
Ha5c3 T	VF-8/40
Ha5c4	VF-8/40
Ha5c4 T	VF-8/40
Ha5cs	VF-8/40
Hqda5	VF-8/40
Hrc160	VF-8/40
Hrc210	VF-8/40
Hrt100	VF-8/40
Hrt160	VF-8/40
Hrt160 2	VF-8/40
Hrt160sp	VF-8/40
Hrt160ss	VF-8/40
Hrt200hs	VF-8/40
Hrt210	VF-8/40
Hrt210 2	VF-8/40
Hrt210ht	VF-8/40
Hrt210m	VF-8/40
Hrt210sp	VF-8/40
Hrt210ss	VF-8/40
Hrt210vm	VF-8/40
Hrt310	VF-8/40
Hrt310sp	VF-8/40
Hrt310ss	VF-8/40
Hrt450	VF-8/40
Hrt630	VF-8/40
Hrta5	VF-8/40
Hrta6	VF-8/40
Lt260	VF-8/40
Lt350	VF-8/40
T5c	VF-8/40
T5c2	VF-8/40
T5c3	VF-8/40
T5c4	VF-8/40
Th240	VF-8/40
Th450	VF-8/40
Tr160	VF-8/40
Tr160 2	VF-8/40
Tr200y	VF-8/40
Tr210	VF-8/40
Tr310	VF-8/40
Tr500ss	VF-8/40
Trt100	VF-8/40
Trt160	VF-8/40
Trt210	VF-8/40
Trt310	VF-8/40
Trt70	VF-8/40

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

40 inches of Y-travel is the widest in the VF 40-taper lineup at this price point, enabling side-by-side fixtures and wide-part machining
64 x 36-inch table with 7 T-slots provides excellent fixture flexibility for multi-part setups
Same price as the VF-7/40 despite the wider table and additional Y-axis travel
SMTC standard with 2.8-second tool-to-tool is significantly faster than carousel changers on smaller VF models
1,814 kg (4,000 lb) table load handles heavy weldments, castings, and tombstone fixtures
11,250 kg (24,800 lb) machine weight provides good rigidity for aggressive steel cutting

Limitations

64 inches of X-travel is 20 inches shorter than the VF-7/40 and VF-9/40; shops needing long-part capability should look at those models
8,100 RPM max spindle limits high-speed aluminum work; no SS variant available in this frame size
15.2 m/min (600 ipm) rapids are adequate but not competitive with high-speed machines from Brother or Makino
Wide footprint at nearly 16 feet deep requires careful floor planning and rigging access

Best For

Shops machining wide parts like mold bases, fixture plates, and large weldments that need full 40-inch Y-clearance Multi-part fixture layouts where side-by-side positioning across 7 T-slots maximizes spindle utilization Job shops running 4th-axis rotary setups that need extra Y-axis clearance around the rotary table Manufacturers of large flat components in steel, aluminum, and cast iron up to 64 inches long Shops that need VF-9/40 Y-travel but can work within 64 inches of X, saving on the wider-X models

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VF-8/40 compare to the VF-7/40?

Both are priced the same at around $165,000 and share identical spindles, tool changers, and controls. The VF-7/40 has 84 inches of X but only 32 inches of Y. The VF-8/40 has 64 inches of X but a full 40 inches of Y. Choose the VF-7/40 for long parts and the VF-8/40 for wide parts.

02 Why does the VF-8/40 have 7 T-slots while the VF-7/40 has 5?

The wider 36-inch table on the VF-8/40 accommodates 7 T-slots on 4.92-inch centers, giving you more fixture mounting options across the wider work surface. The narrower 28-inch table on the VF-7/40 fits 5 slots.

03 Can the VF-8/40 handle heavy roughing in steel?

Yes. The 30 hp spindle delivers 122 Nm of torque at 2,000 RPM, and the optional gearbox pushes that to 339 Nm at 450 RPM. At 24,800 lb, the machine has enough mass to support aggressive face milling and slotting in carbon steel, 4140, and cast iron.

04 What comes standard on the VF-8/40 versus smaller VF models?

All large-frame VF/40 models include the side-mount tool changer (SMTC), chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, and large touchscreen remote jog handle as standard features. On smaller VF models like the VF-2 or VF-3, these are paid upgrades.