Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas VF-9SS

List US$251,995 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

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

30+1

How much does the Haas VF-9SS cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$251,995

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

Overview

The Haas VF-9SS is the high-speed machine on an 84 × 40 × 30 in (2,134 × 1,016 × 762 mm) envelope. Spindle speed is 12,000 rpm. X and Y rapid at 1,200 ipm (30.4 m/min) and Z at 945 ipm (24 m/min), and programmed feeds can reach 833 ipm (21.1 m/min). The table is 84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm).

What stands out in this model's own table is the tool change: 1.83 s tool-to-tool and 3.28 s chip-to-chip from a 30+1 side-mount changer. On sheet-like parts covered in drilled, tapped and countersunk holes, where a tool is in the cut for a few seconds at a time, changer time and rapid time together can outweigh cutting time. That is the kind of job this machine shortens.

It is also a machine with clear limits, and they should be read before the speeds. The table is rated for 2,000 lb (907 kg), on a surface that the VF-9/40 rates at 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). Every axis has 3,400 lbf (15,124 N) of thrust. The spindle is the 30 hp (22.4 kW), 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm inline direct-drive unit, with a coolant jacket, in CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63. Large light parts fit this profile: aluminium plate, composite tooling, plastic sheet, thin fabricated panels.

Seven T-slots on 4.92 in (125 mm) centres cross the table, and the spindle nose can sit from 4 in (102 mm) to 34 in (864 mm) above it. Haas's starting price is US$251,995. No weight is given for the base machine in the shipping table, which shows 28,300 lb (12,837 kg) for the EC option and 50+1 SMTC configurations.

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	12,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm)
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Taper	CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Spindle Cooling	Coolant Jacket
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	2,000 lb (907 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	833 ipm (21.1 m/min)
Rapid Traverse X	1,200 ipm (30.4 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Y	1,200 ipm (30.4 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	945 ipm (24 m/min)
Max Thrust X	3,400 lbf (15,124 N)
Max Thrust Y	3,400 lbf (15,124 N)
Max Thrust Z	3,400 lbf (15,124 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)	1.83 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	3.28 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	214 × 120 × 128.5 in (544 × 305 × 326 cm)
Shipping Export Crate	214 × 123 × 130.5 in (544 × 313 × 331 cm)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with Ec Option	214 × 120 × 135 in (544 × 305 × 343 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option	214 × 123 × 139 in (544 × 313 × 354 cm)
Machine Weight with Ec Option	28,300 lb (12,837 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with 50 plus 1 SMTC	214 × 120 × 133 in (544 × 305 × 338 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with 50 plus 1 SMTC	214 × 123 × 136 in (544 × 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	214 × 120 × 138 in (544 × 305 × 351 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	214 × 123 × 144 in (544 × 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

1.83 s tool-to-tool and 3.28 s chip-to-chip tool changes
12,000 rpm and 833 ipm (21.1 m/min) feed over 84 × 40 in (2,134 × 1,016 mm) of X and Y travel
X and Y rapids of 1,200 ipm (30.4 m/min), where the VF-9/40 moves at 600 ipm (15.2 m/min)
84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm) table with seven T-slots
Inline direct-drive spindle with coolant-jacket cooling

Limitations

2,000 lb (907 kg) table rating, half that of the VF-9/40 and VF-9/50
90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm is the only torque figure; the VF-9/50 has 340 ft-lbf (460 N·m) at 700 rpm
Z-axis thrust is 3,400 lbf (15,124 N), which limits large drills
Base machine weight is not stated in Haas's shipping table

Best For

Hole-intensive panels and plates with many tool changes Aluminium plate up to 84 × 40 in (2,134 × 1,016 mm) machined at 12,000 rpm Light, wide parts and fixtures under 2,000 lb (907 kg) High-feed surfacing passes up to 833 ipm (21.1 m/min)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How fast is the tool change on the VF-9SS?

Haas lists 1.83 s tool-to-tool and 3.28 s chip-to-chip. The changer is a side-mount type with 30+1 pockets. Tools may be up to 2.5 in (64 mm) across with a full magazine, 16 in (406 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg).

02 What are the rapid and feed rates of the VF-9SS?

Rapids are 1,200 ipm (30.4 m/min) in X and Y and 945 ipm (24 m/min) in Z. The maximum cutting feedrate is 833 ipm (21.1 m/min). The VF-9/40, which shares the envelope, rapids at 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) and feeds at up to 500 ipm (12.7 m/min).

03 Can the VF-9SS table hold as much as the VF-9/40?

No. The VF-9SS is rated for 2,000 lb (907 kg) and the VF-9/40 for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg), although both tables measure 84 × 36 in (2,134 × 914 mm). A heavy fixture plate that covers the table can take up much of the 2,000 lb allowance before a part is loaded.

04 Is there a smaller SS machine with 84 in of X travel?

Yes: the VF-7SS has 84 in (2,134 mm) of X, 32 in (813 mm) of Y and an 84 × 28 in (2,134 × 711 mm) table, with a 12,000 rpm spindle and a 2,000 lb (907 kg) table load. The VF-9SS extends Y to 40 in (1,016 mm) and the table depth to 36 in (914 mm).

05 What does the VF-9SS weigh?

The shipping table gives 28,300 lb (12,837 kg) for the machine with the EC option and for the machine with the 50+1 SMTC. It does not list the base machine separately, so get the weight of the exact configuration from the supplier before booking a rigger.