2022 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
Haas VF-6/50
46 Haas VF-6/50 listings have come through the used market we track: 11 marketplaces, built 1997–2022 where given; 45 machines once repeats are merged.
CAT 50Spindle taper
64 inX-axis travel
32 inY-axis travel
30 inZ-axis travel
What the maker publishes about the current Haas VF-6/50
Haas lists the VF-6/50 as a 50-taper vertical machining center from the Large section of its VF Series, working in three axes. X travels 64.00 in, Y travels 32.00 in, and Z travels 30.00 in, while the spindle nose sits between 5.0 in and 35.0 in from the table. The table is 64.0 in long and 28.0 in wide, has five T-slots, and is rated for 4000 lb spread evenly. The spindle reaches 7500 rpm through a 2-speed gearbox, is rated at 30.0 hp, and peaks at 340.0 ft-lbf at 700 rpm, with a CT or BT 50 taper. Rapids run at 600 ipm on X, Y and Z, and cutting feed is limited to 500 ipm. The standard side-mount tool changer holds 30+1 tools, takes tools up to 16.00 in long from the gage line, and averages 4.20 s tool to tool. Coolant capacity is 95 gal.
Source: Haas Automation, October 18, 2026.
What the Haas VF-6/50 is used for
Haas lists the VF-6/50 among its large 50-taper verticals and names tougher materials and larger-diameter cutters as the work it is meant for, with 64.00 in of X travel.
Source: Haas Automation, October 18, 2026.
Haas VF-6/50 specifications
Manufacturer specification. Read from the manufacturer’s published specification and checked against it word for word.
Figures as currently published; an older unit may differ in control generation and options.
Capacity and travels
X-axis travelX Axis
64.00 in1
Y-axis travelY Axis
32.00 in1
Z-axis travelZ Axis
30.00 in1
AxesAxis
3 Axis1
Spindle and speed
Max spindle speedMax Speed
7500 rpm1
Spindle motor powerMax Rating
30.0 hp1
Spindle taperTaper
CT or BT 501
Rapid traverseRapids on X
600 ipm1the page prints the same 600 ipm for Y and Z
Table, turret and tools
Table sizeTable Length x Width
64.0 in x 28.0 in1
Max table loadMax Weight on Table (evenly distributed)
4000 lb1evenly distributed
Tool capacityCapacity
30+11side-mount tool changer (SMTC)
Further figures the manufacturer publishes
Max Torque
340.0 ft-lbf @ 700 rpm1
Max Cutting
500 ipm1
Spindle Nose to Table (~ max)
35.0 in1
Spindle Nose to Table (~ min)
5.0 in1
Tool-to-Tool (avg)
4.20 s1average
Max Tool Length (from gage line)
16.00 in1from gage line
Coolant Capacity
95 gal1
Optional spindle (50-taper VF series)
10,000 rpm2an optional spindle Haas lists for its 50-taper VF series, the VF-6/50 included; a machine is built with one spindle
- manufacturer specification page, fetched October 18, 2026.
- manufacturer spec sheet (PDF), fetched October 14, 2026.
What fits a Haas VF-6/50
Each of these follows from a published specification above, which is named beside it.
50-taper toolholders
This is a 50-taper spindle — the 7:24 steep taper that CAT-50, BT-50 and DIN 69871 (SK-50) holders all share. They share the taper and nothing else that matters: the retention knob and the flange form differ between those standards, so holders do not swap between them without changing pull studs. Knowing which standard a machine was tooled for is worth doing before the holders are packed. The manufacturer names BT (JIS/MAS 403) for this machine.
Derived from Spindle taper: CT or BT 50
What to check on a Haas VF-6/50
- Spindle. The manufacturer gives a spindle speed of 7500 rpm. Run the spindle to top speed and listen for bearing noise.
- Spindle load. The manufacturer gives 30.0 hp of spindle power and 340.0 ft-lbf @ 700 rpm of spindle torque. Take a heavy cut and watch the load meter.
- Spindle taper. The manufacturer gives a spindle taper of CT or BT 50. Check it for fretting and that the drawbar holds a tool.
- Axes and way covers. The manufacturer gives X 64.00 in, Y 32.00 in and Z 30.00 in of travel. Run each axis end to end and check the way covers.
- Rapids and ballscrews. The manufacturer gives a rapid traverse of 600 ipm (the page prints the same 600 ipm for Y and Z). Measure the backlash on each axis.
- Tool changer. The manufacturer gives the tool capacity as 30+1 (side-mount tool changer (SMTC)). Cycle every pocket and watch for a hesitation.
- Tool-change time. The manufacturer gives a tool-to-tool time of 4.20 s (average). Time a tool change against that.
- Table. The manufacturer gives a table size of 64.0 in x 28.0 in and a table load of 4000 lb (evenly distributed). Check the table and its T-slots for damage.
Haas VF-6/50 listing history
Where it was listed
cncmachines.com
8 listings, 1999–2021
equipt.com
7 listings, 1998–2019
revelationmachinery.com
6 listings, 2002–2022
surplusrecord.com
6 listings, 2004–2022
usedcnc.com
6 listings, 2006–2020
machinetools.com
5 listings, 1998–2017
gaec.com
2 listings, 2006–2009
machinestation.us
2 listings, 2006–2018
machnet.com
2 listings, 2014
machinesused.com
1 listing, 1997
theequipmenthub.com
1 listing, 2014
Filed under CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) (12).
Model years seen
2022 ×2, 2021, 2020, 2019 ×2, 2018 ×3, 2017 ×4, 2015 ×2, 2014 ×5, 2012, 2011 ×2, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 ×5, 2005 ×4, 2004 ×4, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998 ×2, 1997.
What Haas VF-6/50 listings agree on
X-axis travel
64 in
Y-axis travel
32 in
Z-axis travel
30 in
Table size
64 x 28 in
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM (7 machines); 10,000 RPM (2 machines)
Spindle power
30 hp
Spindle taper
CAT 50
Tool capacity
30 (8 machines); 20 (2 machines)
Control
CNC (HAAS)
What affects the value of a used Haas VF-6/50
- Options. The units we tracked split on spindle speed (7,500 RPM on 7 machines, 10,000 RPM on 2 machines) and tool capacity (30 on 8 machines, 20 on 2 machines).
- Build year. The units we tracked were built from 1997 to 2022, across 21 model years.
- Against the published figures. The manufacturer gives max spindle speed 7500 rpm, spindle motor power 30.0 hp, tool capacity 30+1 (side-mount tool changer (SMTC)) and X-axis travel 64.00 in.
Looking for a Haas VF-6/50 for sale?
We have tracked 46 Haas VF-6/50 listings on 11 marketplaces (cncmachines.com, equipt.com, revelationmachinery.com, surplusrecord.com, usedcnc.com, machinetools.com, gaec.com, machinestation.us, machnet.com, machinesused.com and theequipmenthub.com), model years 1997 to 2022. We buy Haas VF-6/50 machines and do not sell them.
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Every Haas VF-6/50 we have tracked
2022 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2021 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2020 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
10,000 RPM
Tool capacity
30
2019 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM
Tool capacity
30
2019 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2018 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2018 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2018 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2017 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2017 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM
Tool capacity
30
2017 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2017 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2015 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM
2015 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2014 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2014 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2014 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM
Tool capacity
30
2014 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2014 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2012 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2011 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2011 Haas VF-6/50
Metal Cutting
2009 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed
7,500 RPM
Tool capacity
30
20 more Haas VF-6/50 machines
2008 Haas VF-6/50
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2007 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2006 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2006 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed 10,000 RPM · Tool capacity 30
2006 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2006 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2006 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2005 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2005 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed 7,500 RPM · Tool capacity 30
2005 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2005 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2004 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2004 Haas VF-6/50
Spindle speed 7,500 RPM · Tool capacity 30
2004 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2002 Haas VF-6/50
Used
2001 Haas VF-6/50
Used
1999 Haas VF-6/50
Used
1998 Haas VF-6/50
Used
1998 Haas VF-6/50
Tool capacity 20
1997 Haas VF-6/50
Tool capacity 20
1 more listing, no year.
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