Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas VF-9/40

List US$233,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

84 in (2,134 mm)

Y Travel

40 in (1,016 mm)

Z Travel

30 in (762 mm)

Max Spindle

8,100 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

30+1

How much does the Haas VF-9/40 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$233,995

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

Overview

With 84 × 40 × 30 in (2,134 × 1,016 × 762 mm) of travel, the Haas VF-9/40 is a 40-taper vertical sized for work that fills a table in both directions. That table measures 84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm), carries seven T-slots and is rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). The spindle is the 8,100 rpm inline direct-drive unit with 30 hp (22.4 kW).

Its place in the range is easiest to see from the VF-7/40, which has an equal X travel but 32 in (813 mm) of Y and an 84 × 28 in (2,134 × 711 mm) table. The VF-9/40 suits wide plates, tooling plates, big fabricated frames, or a grid of smaller parts on a full-table fixture. A grid is where the 36 in depth pays off, since parts can sit several rows deep and several columns long under one program.

Because the area is large and the load limit is not, weight per unit of table is low. Thick steel across the full table will exceed 4,000 lb, so this is a machine for big parts that are light for their size, or for small heavy parts in quantity. The spindle agrees with that reading. It produces 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm, with a 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) at 450 rpm gearbox on the option list, and accepts CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63 holders. Tool weight is capped at 12 lb (5.4 kg).

Installation needs planning. The domestic pallet is 235 × 120 × 128.5 in (597 × 305 × 326 cm). Haas's shipping table has no weight for the base machine but shows 28,300 lb (12,837 kg) with the EC option or the 50+1 SMTC. Starting price is US$233,995.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	84 in (2,134 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	40 in (1,016 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	30 in (762 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	34 in (864 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	84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 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	7
Max Table Load	4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	500 ipm (12.7 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Rate	600 ipm (15.2 m/min)
Max Thrust X	3,400 lbf (15,124 N)
Max Thrust Y	3,400 lbf (15,124 N)
Max Thrust Z	5,600 lbf (24,910 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)	5 in (127 mm)
Max Tool Diameter Extra Large Adjacent Empty	6 in (152 mm)
Max Tool Length	16 in (406 mm)
Max Tool Weight	12 lb (5.4 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	2.8 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	3.6 s
Coolant Capacity	95 gal (360 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	235 × 120 × 128.5 in (597 × 305 × 326 cm)
Shipping Export Crate	235 × 123 × 130.5 in (597 × 313 × 331 cm)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with Ec Option	235 × 120 × 135 in (597 × 305 × 343 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option	235 × 123 × 139 in (597 × 313 × 354 cm)
Machine Weight with Ec Option	28,300 lb (12,837 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with 50 plus 1 SMTC	235 × 120 × 133 in (597 × 305 × 338 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with 50 plus 1 SMTC	235 × 123 × 136 in (597 × 313 × 344 cm)
Machine Weight with 50 plus 1 SMTC	28,300 lb (12,837 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	235 × 120 × 138 in (597 × 305 × 351 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	235 × 123 × 144 in (597 × 313 × 364 cm)
Machine Weight with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	28,300 lb (12,837 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

84 × 40 in (2,134 × 1,016 mm) of X and Y travel for parts that are large in both directions
84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm) table with seven T-slots, against 84 × 28 in (2,134 × 711 mm) on the VF-7/40
8,100 rpm spindle with a choice of CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63
Gearbox option listed at 250 ft-lbf (339 N·m) at 450 rpm
3.6 s chip-to-chip tool change from a 30+1 side-mount magazine

Limitations

4,000 lb (1,814 kg) table load is modest for an 84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm) surface
Without the gearbox option, peak torque is 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm
Rapids of 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) across long X and Y strokes; the VF-9SS doubles that on X and Y
Ships on a 235 × 120 in (597 × 305 cm) pallet, which constrains where it can be installed
Maximum tool weight is 12 lb (5.4 kg)

Best For

Large plates and frames up to 84 × 40 in (2,134 × 1,016 mm) Full-table fixtures holding many small parts in a grid Big aluminium or light steel parts within 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) Shops that need 40-taper tooling over a large work envelope

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the work envelope of the VF-9/40?

84 in (2,134 mm) in X, 40 in (1,016 mm) in Y and 30 in (762 mm) in Z. The spindle nose can be 4 in (102 mm) to 34 in (864 mm) from the table. The table is 84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm) with seven T-slots at 4.92 in (125 mm) spacing.

02 How is the VF-9/40 different from the VF-7/40?

Depth. The VF-9/40 has 40 in (1,016 mm) of Y and a table 36 in (914 mm) wide. The VF-7/40 has 32 in (813 mm) of Y and a table 28 in (711 mm) wide. Both travel 84 in (2,134 mm) in X, carry 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) and use the 8,100 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle.

03 Which is better for my work, the VF-9/40 or the VF-9/50?

The VF-9/50 is the heavy-cutting version: a CT or BT 50 spindle with 340 ft-lbf (460 N·m) at 700 rpm and 7,500 rpm. The VF-9/40 uses CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63 tooling with 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm and 8,100 rpm. Envelope, table and table load do not differ, so choose by the tooling and cuts the parts need.

04 How much does the VF-9/40 weigh?

The shipping table does not state a weight for the base configuration. It gives 28,300 lb (12,837 kg) for the machine with the EC option and for the machine with the 50+1 SMTC. Confirm the weight of the configuration being delivered before arranging rigging.

05 What limits apply to tools in the VF-9/40 magazine?

2.5 in (64 mm) diameter with all pockets loaded, 5 in (127 mm) with adjacent pockets empty, 16 in (406 mm) maximum length and 12 lb (5.4 kg) maximum weight. Tool-to-tool time is 2.8 s.