2019 Haas VF-5/50XT CNC Vertical Machining Center

The Haas VF-5/50XT is a CAT50 vertical machining center with a reputation for heavy-duty rigidity and straightforward dependability that has made it a staple in job-shop and production-milling environments. This 2019 unit delivers travels of 60 × 26 × 25 inches, a 52 × 26 inch work table with a 3,500 lb load capacity, a 7,500 RPM CT50 inline spindle paired with a 30 HP vector-drive motor, and a 30+1 position side-mount tool changer built for the weight and length of big CAT50 tooling. Rapid traverse rates reach 710 ipm and the machine is configured with the Haas control platform for straightforward operation on the shop floor.

This /50XT build is a clear upgrade over the earlier Haas VF-5/50 base model. Where the standard VF-5/50 topped out at 50 inches of X-travel, the VF-5/50XT extends X to a full 60 inches — opening capacity for larger dies, mold bases, and long fixtures without retooling or moving the workpiece. Combined with Haas's current inline-spindle CAT50 configuration and updated control hardware, the XT gives buyers a faster, stiffer, more capable machine than the VF-5/50 it replaces. It's a meaningful production upgrade — not just a newer build year.