Machine Tool Exchange buys used Haas CNC machines directly from shops, manufacturers, and machine owners across all 50 states. If you are upgrading from a three-axis VF to a five-axis UMC, refreshing an older fleet, right-sizing capacity, consolidating a facility, or clearing a Haas off the floor after a job runs out, we give you a fast, fair, market-based quote and pay at pickup.
We are not an auction site. We are not a broker. We are not a listing service. We are the buyer. One call, one quote, one transaction. Haas holds its value better than almost any CNC brand on the used market, and we price it for what it really is.
Call 800-822-9524 or submit your machine details to get a quote within 24-48 hours.
We Buy Used Haas CNC Machines
Machine Tool Exchange is a direct buyer of used Haas CNC machines nationwide. MTE buys Haas VF-series vertical machining centers, ST-series CNC lathes, UMC 5-axis machines, Mini Mills, and EC horizontals in any condition, single units or full fleets, with a quote in 24-48 hours and payment at pickup.
Haas Automation is the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America and the number-one US brand by unit volume, so there are more Haas machines on shop floors than any other CNC make in the country. That scale is exactly why Haas equipment is the most liquid CNC resale there is. When you decide to sell, the pool of buyers is deep, the controls and parts are familiar to every shop, and a fair number is easy to support with real market data.
MTE buys that equipment directly. We purchase your Haas outright, we do not buy on consignment, and we pay at pickup, and we handle the rigging and freight at no cost to you. Whether it is a single Mini Mill in a back corner or a row of VF machining centers coming out during a plant changeover, you get one quote, one contact, and one pickup. If you have a Haas sitting idle, running in production, or anywhere in between, call 800-822-9524 or fill out the form on our sell page.
Why Haas Holds Its Resale Value
Used Haas machines hold their value because Haas has the largest installed base of any CNC brand in North America, which keeps the pool of used buyers deeper than for any competing make. Built in the USA on a single proprietary control, with parts, service, and trained operators available almost everywhere, a used Haas converts to cash faster and more predictably than most CNC equipment on the secondary market.
Resale value comes down to demand, and demand for used Haas is structural, not seasonal. A shop that needs a second VMC, a startup that cannot afford new, or a production house that wants a known-quantity machine all reach for Haas first, because the brand is the default starting point for American machining. That breadth of buyers keeps used prices firm. A clean VF-2 or ST-20 moves.
Three things drive a Haas number on the used market. The first is the model and configuration: a five-axis UMC or a high-speed VF with a 12,000 or 15,000 RPM spindle commands more than a base machine, and options like a 4th-axis rotary, through-spindle or high-pressure coolant, and live tooling add real value. The second is the control generation: machines on the Next Generation Control (NGC) generally bring more than older Classic-control machines, because NGC is what buyers want for current programming and connectivity. The third is condition and hours: spindle hours, way condition, and whether the machine is currently cutting accurate parts all move the number.
For context, secondary-market asking prices on used Haas run a wide range, from entry machines like a VF-OE or an older Mini Mill at the low end, through mid-range VF mills and ST lathes in the broad middle, up to five-axis UMC machines and large gantry mills at the top. As a rule of thumb, a used Haas typically trades in the range of 40 to 60 percent of its new price depending on age, hours, and condition. Those figures are market context, not a quote. What your machine is worth depends on the details, which is exactly what our valuation looks at.
Haas Models We Buy
MTE buys the full Haas lineup. Below are the model families we see and purchase most often. If your machine is not listed, it does not mean we will not buy it. Call 800-822-9524 and we will tell you.
VF Series Vertical Machining Centers
The VF series is the workhorse that made Haas a household name and the most in-demand Haas line on the used market. We buy the full range, from the compact VF-1 and VF-2 up through the large VF-8, VF-10, VF-11, and VF-14, including the high-speed SS Super-Speed variants, the extended-Y YT models, and the gear-driven GR and GM gantry machines, plus the related VM mold-making mills, DM drill-mill machines, and DT drilling and tapping centers. A VF-2 or VF-3 is the single most common machine we are asked to buy, and demand for them is constant. Because the VF, VM, DM, and gantry machines are all vertical machining centers, you can also sell your VMC of any brand to us, and sell your drilling and tapping center if you have a Haas DT.
ST Series CNC Lathes and Turning Centers
Haas turning equipment holds strong resale value, and we buy all of it: the full ST series from the small ST-10 up through the large ST-50, the DS dual-spindle machines, the TL toolroom lathes, the CL chucker lathes, and the older SL-series lathes that still carry value on the used market. Live tooling, sub-spindles, bar feeders, and Y-axis capability all add to the number. If you run Haas turning, you can sell your CNC lathe or sell your turning center to us directly, single units or full turning cells.
UMC 5-Axis Machining Centers
The UMC line is the premium end of the Haas range and the fastest-rising in demand on the used market. We buy the UMC-350, UMC-500 and UMC-500SS, UMC-750 and UMC-750SS, UMC-1000, UMC-1250, and the large UMC-1600. Five-axis capability is what shops are upgrading into, so a clean used UMC commands the highest dollars per unit of any standard Haas machine and the buyer pool keeps growing. Sell your 5-axis CNC machine to us, Haas or any other make.
Mini Mill, Toolroom, and Office Mill
The entry Haas mills move fast because there are so many of them in service and the transaction price is low enough that buyers act quickly. We buy the Mini Mill, Super Mini Mill, Mini Mill 2, and the TM-1, TM-2, and TM-3 toolroom mills, along with the Office Mill. These are high-volume machines in the used market, and we turn them around quickly. If you have one to move, you can sell your CNC mill of any size to MTE.
EC Horizontal Machining Centers and Rotaries
Haas horizontals and rotary products round out the lineup we buy. That covers the EC-400, EC-500, EC-630, and the large EC-1600 horizontal machining centers, the MDC dual-pallet mill-drill-tap centers, and the HRT, TRT, and TR rotary tables that add 4th- and 5th-axis capability to a VMC. Horizontal machining centers carry strong production value, and you can sell your HMC to us alongside any rotaries and accessories on the floor.
Have a Haas to sell? Get a quote now or call 800-822-9524.
Why Haas Owners Sell to MTE
Haas owners sell to MTE when they upgrade to newer or higher-axis machines, right-size capacity after a contract ends, consolidate or relocate a facility, retire or settle an estate, standardize a fleet on fewer models, or clear idle and non-running units off the floor. In every case MTE buys the displaced Haas outright and pays at pickup, so the machine turns back into capital instead of taking up floor space.
Haas turns over on a predictable cycle because the brand is everywhere and shops are always moving. Here are the situations that most often bring a Haas seller to MTE.
Shop Upgrade and Technology Refresh
This is the single biggest reason a Haas comes off the floor. A shop moves from three-axis to five-axis, replaces an older VF with a new high-speed model, or swaps a manual setup for a current ST lathe with live tooling. The retired machine still cuts accurate parts and still has plenty of buyers, but it no longer fits the plan. MTE buys the unit you are replacing so it is gone before the new install lands.
Capacity Right-Sizing
A contract ends, a product winds down, or a busy season passes, and a shop finds itself with more Haas capacity than it needs. Rather than carry idle iron and pay to insure and house it, owners convert the extra machines to cash. We buy a single surplus VF just as readily as several.
Facility Consolidation and Relocation
Mergers, footprint reduction, and moves push production into fewer buildings. When two shops become one, or when a plant relocates and the freight on aging equipment does not pencil out, the duplicate or oversized Haas machines become surplus. MTE quotes the whole group on one pickup schedule.
Retirement and Estate Situations
When an owner retires or an estate has to settle a shop, the Haas machines are often the most valuable and most liquid assets on the floor. Families and partners come to MTE because we make a clean, fast offer, handle the removal, and write one check rather than leaving them to manage a drawn-out sale.
Fleet Standardization and Idle Units
Larger shops periodically standardize on specific models or control generations to simplify programming, tooling, and training, and the off-standard Haas machines get sold to fund it. A machine sitting under power but unused, or one with a fault waiting on a decision, is dead capital too. A Haas does not have to be running for us to make an offer, and idle or non-running VF, ST, and older SL machines still carry value.
Wondering what your Haas is worth? Submit your machine details or call 800-822-9524 for a fast quote.
How to Sell Your Haas to MTE
Selling a Haas to Machine Tool Exchange is a three-step process: tell us what you have, get a market-based quote within 24-48 hours, and we handle the rigging and freight and pay at pickup. There is no listing, no auction wait, and no commission.
Step 1: Tell Us What You Have
Call 800-822-9524 or fill out the form. Give us the model, year, and condition. For a Haas, three details speed the quote and tend to raise the number: photos, spindle hours, and the control type (NGC or Classic). Options matter too, so note any 4th-axis rotary, high-pressure or through-spindle coolant, live tooling, or sub-spindle. For more than one machine, a simple list with models and quantities is enough to start.
Step 2: Get a Quote Within 24-48 Hours
Our purchasing team values your Haas against current secondary-market data along with the model, year, condition, spindle hours, control generation, and included tooling. Because Haas trades so actively on the used market, we can build an accurate, transparent number quickly. No lowball formulas, no pressure, no obligation.
Step 3: We Handle Rigging, Freight, and Pay at Pickup
Accept the quote and MTE takes it from there. We arrange and pay for rigging, crating, and freight nationwide, and we pay at pickup. We coordinate the removal around your schedule so the machine comes off the floor with no logistics cost or hassle to you, whether it is one Mini Mill or a row of VF machining centers.
No listing your machine and waiting months. No auction gamble. No tire-kickers. One quote, one pickup, one payment.
Ready to sell? Call 800-822-9524 or tell us what you have for a quote within 24-48 hours.
Why Haas Sellers Choose MTE
Haas sellers choose MTE because we are the direct buyer, not a broker or a listing service. We purchase your Haas outright with no commissions and no listing fees, we buy single units or full fleets in any condition, and we cover rigging and freight nationwide with payment at pickup.
- Direct buyer, not a broker. MTE purchases your Haas outright. No consignment, no marketplace listing, no waiting for a third party to show up and make an offer.
- We know Haas. It is the most common make we handle, so we know what a VF, an ST, and a UMC are actually worth, and which options and control generations move the number.
- No commissions, no listing fees. The quote you accept is the amount you receive, with no deductions at the end.
- Single units to full fleets, any condition. We buy one Mini Mill just as readily as an entire shop, running or non-running, on one quote and one pickup schedule.
- Nationwide logistics, fast payment. We buy in all 50 states, coordinate rigging and freight, and pay promptly at pickup. No net-30 invoicing, no waiting on auction results.
Selling a Doosan, Mazak, or Okuma machine too? We buy those as well. Call 800-822-9524 and quote the whole floor in one transaction.
About the Buyer
Jason Puuri is the owner of Machine Tool Exchange and its parent company, Superior Machine Tools, based in Lansing, Michigan. He leads MTE's used-CNC acquisition work and handles final equipment valuations and closing conversations directly with sellers. His focus is the secondary market for industrial CNC machine tools: what Haas VF mills, ST lathes, and UMC five-axis machines are actually worth, how shop upgrades and plant changeovers move that equipment, and how to get a fair number into a seller's hands quickly.
Under Jason's direction, MTE buys Haas machines outright from shops and manufacturers nationwide, handles the logistics, and pays at pickup. He is a direct line for sellers who want a straight answer on what their Haas is worth and a clean transaction to match. When you sell to MTE, you are working with the people who set the price and write the check, not a broker passing you along.
Reach Jason's purchasing team at 800-822-9524 or through the sell your machine form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Haas models does MTE buy?
MTE buys Haas VF-series vertical machining centers, ST-series CNC lathes and turning centers, UMC 5-axis machining centers, Mini Mills and toolroom mills, EC horizontal machining centers, and VM, DT, and GM models, along with HRT and TRT rotary tables. Any model, any condition, any quantity, from a single VF-2 to a full fleet. If you have a Haas that is not on this list, call 800-822-9524 and we will tell you if we buy it.
How much is my used Haas worth, and how does MTE decide the price?
We value your Haas using current secondary-market data along with the model, year, condition, spindle hours, control type (NGC or Classic), and included tooling. Haas holds its value well because it has the largest installed base of any CNC brand, which keeps the pool of used buyers deep. You get a transparent, market-based offer with no lowball formulas and no obligation.
How fast can I get a quote for my Haas?
Most quotes are returned within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your machine details. Call 800-822-9524 or submit the form on our sell page with the model, year, and condition. Including photos, spindle hours, and the control type speeds up the process.
Does MTE buy non-running or older Haas machines?
Yes. We buy Haas machines in any condition: running in production, under power, sitting idle, or decommissioned. Older VF and SL machines still carry value on the used market, and a machine does not need to be operational for us to make an offer.
Do you buy a single Haas or a whole shop of them?
Both. We buy a single Mini Mill or VF-2 just as readily as a full fleet of Haas machines or an entire shop. It is one quote, one contact, and one pickup, whether you are selling one machine or twenty.
When do I get paid, and does MTE buy on consignment?
MTE pays at pickup. We are a direct buyer that purchases your Haas outright, so there is no consignment, no listing wait, and no auction. Payment is processed promptly once terms are finalized and the machine is collected.
Do you handle rigging and freight?
Yes. MTE arranges and pays for rigging, crating, and freight nationwide, and we coordinate the removal around your schedule so your Haas comes off the floor with no logistics cost or hassle to you.
Sell Your Haas CNC Machine to MTE Today
The fastest way to find out what your Haas is worth is to tell us what you have.
Call: 800-822-9524 (toll-free) Or: Submit your machine details online and we will respond within 1-2 business days. Address: Machine Tool Exchange, Lansing, MI. We buy nationwide.
Machine Tool Exchange, an affiliate of Superior Machine Tools, buys used Haas CNC machines and other industrial equipment from shops and manufacturers across the United States. It is part of how we sell your machine program puts cash in sellers' hands fast.
Your Haas earned its keep cutting parts. When it is time to move it, you deserve a buyer who knows exactly what it is worth and writes the check directly. That buyer is MTE.