Haas VM-14/50
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Haas VM-14/50 cost?
Manufacturer list price
As published by Haas Automation, verified 2026-10-02. Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra.
Overview
The Haas VM-14/50 carries a 60 hp (44.7 kW) 50-taper geared spindle over 150 × 40 × 30 in (3,810 × 1,016 × 762 mm) of travel. None of the neighbouring models Haas lists has more travel or more torque. The starting price is US$506,995.
Two comparisons decide whether it is the right one. Against the VM-14, the travels and the 150 × 28 in (3,810 × 711 mm) table are identical and the spindle is the difference: 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm and 10,000 rpm here, 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm and 12,000 rpm there. Against the VM-12/50, the spindle is identical and Y is the difference, 40 in (1,016 mm) against 32 in (813 mm).
The 2-speed gearbox is what lets one spindle cover both ends of a job. Low range puts torque behind large cutters and drills; high range reaches 10,000 rpm for the finishing passes that follow, so a long steel component can be roughed and finished without leaving the table. Axis thrust is 4,100 lbf (18,238 N) on X and Y and 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) on Z. The changer holds 30+1 tools of up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) and takes 4.2 s tool-to-tool, 6.3 s chip-to-chip.
What the specification does not scale up is the table. It is 28 in (711 mm) wide and rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg), the same rating as the VM-10/50 with its 120 in (3,048 mm) of X. Heavy blocks are therefore the wrong work for this machine; long, wide, comparatively light structures with demanding cuts are the right one. Cutting feed and X rapid are limited to 360 ipm (9.1 m/min). Power is 105 A at 220 VAC or 53 A at 440 VAC three-phase, and the listed shipping weight is 36,300 lb (16,466 kg), identical to the VM-14.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 150 in (3,810 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 | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 350 ft-lbf @ 900 rpm (475 N·m @ 900 rpm) |
| Spindle Drive | 2-Speed Gearbox |
| Spindle Taper | CT or BT 50 |
| Spindle Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Cooling | Coolant Jacket |
| Table Size | 150 × 28 in (3,810 × 711 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 | 5 in X and 30 in Y |
| Max Table Load | 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 360 ipm (9.1 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 360 ipm (9.1 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) |
| Max Thrust X | 4,100 lbf (18,238 N) |
| Max Thrust Y | 4,100 lbf (18,238 N) |
| Max Thrust Z | 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) |
| Tool Changer Type | SMTC |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Extra Large Adjacent Empty | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 30 lb (13.6 kg) |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 4.2 s |
| Tool Change (chip-to-chip) | 6.3 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, 105 A |
| Electrical Service (high voltage) | 440 VAC 3-phase, 53 A |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 343 × 110 × 130 in (871 × 280 × 331 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 343 × 110 × 134.5 in (871 × 280 × 342 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 36,300 lb (16,466 kg) |
Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm across 150 × 40 in (3,810 × 1,016 mm) of X and Y travel
- 2-speed gearbox with a 10,000 rpm top speed, so roughing and finishing happen in one setup
- 40 in (1,016 mm) of Y, against 32 in (813 mm) on the VM-12/50
- Takes tools up to 10 in (254 mm) in diameter in the extra-large category with adjacent pockets empty, and up to 30 lb (13.6 kg)
- 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) of Z thrust for large drills
Limitations
- Table load of 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) is the same as on the VM-10/50, despite the larger travels
- Wide parts cannot rest fully on the table, which is 28 in (711 mm) across against 40 in (1,016 mm) of Y travel
- Cutting feed and X rapid are limited to 360 ipm (9.1 m/min)
- Tool changes take 4.2 s tool-to-tool and 6.3 s chip-to-chip
- Requires 105 A at 220 VAC or 53 A at 440 VAC three-phase
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Shops whose cuts need torque. The VM-14/50 is rated 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm with CT or BT 50 tooling. The VM-14 is rated 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm, with a 12,000 rpm top speed. Travels, table and the 36,300 lb (16,466 kg) listed weight are the same, so the decision rests on cutter size and material.
02
Y travel: 40 in (1,016 mm) on the VM-14/50 against 32 in (813 mm) on the VM-12/50. X travel of 150 in (3,810 mm), Z travel of 30 in (762 mm), the 150 × 28 in (3,810 × 711 mm) table and the 60 hp (44.7 kW) spindle rating are the same on both.
03
Haas lists the spindle drive as a 2-speed gearbox. It gives the spindle a low range for torque, 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm, and a high range that reaches 10,000 rpm. A direct-drive spindle of the same motor size would have to choose between the two.
04
Spindle nose to table is 4 in (102 mm) at the bottom of Z and 34 in (864 mm) at the top, over 30 in (762 mm) of Z travel. The tool changer accepts tools up to 16 in (406 mm) long, so check the longest tool plus the tallest part and fixture against the 34 in figure.
05
Haas lists a domestic pallet of 343 × 110 × 130 in (871 × 280 × 331 cm), an export crate of 343 × 110 × 134.5 in (871 × 280 × 342 cm) and a weight of 36,300 lb (16,466 kg). Those figures are for transport and rigging. They do not describe the floor area the installed machine needs.
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