{
 "name": "CNC Ledger: used-equipment price and failure-risk dataset",
 "license": "Free to use with attribution and a link to https://cncledger.com/",
 "generated": "2026-10-04",
 "recordCount": 26,
 "records": [
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-2",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-2",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 8900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 126500,
   "priceObservations": 7,
   "riskCount": 6,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$8,900–$126,500 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: spindle bearing failure on the 12,000 rpm spindle. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-2/",
   "primarySource": "https://premierequipment.com/brands/haas-vf2/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-3",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-3",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 12000,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 99900,
   "priceObservations": 10,
   "riskCount": 6,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$12,000–$99,900 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Spindle rebuild. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-3/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhYGcD3Jx-s"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-4",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-4",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 11999,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 79500,
   "priceObservations": 10,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$11,999–$79,500 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: spindle bearing failure, the main wear item across the VF platform. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-4/",
   "primarySource": "https://premierequipment.com/brands/haas-vf2/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-mini-mill",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "Mini Mill",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 14950,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 29950,
   "priceObservations": 10,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Haas Mini Mill: $14,950–$29,950 observed used across 10 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: X-axis cable. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-mini-mill/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinestation.us/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-st-10",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "ST-10",
   "category": "CNC lathe",
   "priceLow": 39000,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 50000,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 9,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$39,000–$50,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: tailstock sticking, a named failure mode on this model family. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-st-10/",
   "primarySource": "https://premierequipment.com/brands/haas-lathe/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-st-20",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "ST-20",
   "category": "CNC lathe",
   "priceLow": 59000,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 70000,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 9,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "$59,000–$70,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: broken backing plates on both chucks. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-st-20/",
   "primarySource": "https://premierequipment.com/brands/haas-lathe/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "mazak-vcn-530c",
   "make": "Mazak",
   "model": "VCN-530C",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 89900,
   "priceTypical": 139900,
   "priceHigh": 148000,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 2,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Mazak VCN-530C: $89,900–$148,000 observed used across 3 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-05",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/mazak-vcn-530c/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/mazak/vcn-530c"
  },
  {
   "slug": "okuma-genos-m560-v",
   "make": "Okuma",
   "model": "GENOS M560-V",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 54900,
   "priceTypical": 69200,
   "priceHigh": 114900,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Okuma GENOS M560-V: $54,900–$114,900 observed used across 4 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-05",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/okuma-genos-m560-v/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/okuma/genos-m560-v"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dmg-mori-nlx-2500",
   "make": "DMG MORI",
   "model": "NLX 2500",
   "category": "turning center",
   "priceLow": 24999,
   "priceTypical": 177450,
   "priceHigh": 209500,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used DMG MORI NLX 2500: $24,999–$209,500 observed used across 4 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-01",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/dmg-mori-nlx-2500/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/dmg-mori/nlx-2500"
  },
  {
   "slug": "mori-seiki-nl2500",
   "make": "Mori Seiki",
   "model": "NL2500",
   "category": "CNC lathe",
   "priceLow": 39500,
   "priceTypical": 49500,
   "priceHigh": 89100,
   "priceObservations": 5,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Mori Seiki NL2500: $39,500–$89,100 observed used across 5 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-01",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/mori-seiki-nl2500/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/mori-seiki/nl2500"
  },
  {
   "slug": "fadal-vmc-4020",
   "make": "Fadal",
   "model": "VMC 4020",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 4500,
   "priceTypical": 10238,
   "priceHigh": 22500,
   "priceObservations": 24,
   "riskCount": 10,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Fadal VMC 4020: $4,500–$22,500 observed used across 24 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/fadal-vmc-4020/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/fadal/vmc-4020"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dmg-mori-nhx-4000",
   "make": "DMG Mori",
   "model": "NHX 4000",
   "category": "CNC Horizontal Machining Center (HMC)",
   "priceLow": 79900,
   "priceTypical": 94750,
   "priceHigh": 154900,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used DMG Mori NHX 4000: $79,900–$154,900 observed used across 4 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Pallet pool hydraulics. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-05",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/dmg-mori-nhx-4000/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/mori-shakes-aggressively.425544/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hurco-vm10i",
   "make": "Hurco",
   "model": "VM10i",
   "category": "CNC Vertical Machining Center (VMC)",
   "priceLow": 34500,
   "priceTypical": 59500,
   "priceHigh": 69500,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 2,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Hurco VM10i: $34,500–$69,500 observed used across 3 listings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-05",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/hurco-vm10i/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/hurco-vm10i-with-winmax-crazy-lead-outs-problem-in-compensation.383620/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "tormach-pcnc-1100",
   "make": "Tormach",
   "model": "PCNC 1100",
   "category": "CNC Vertical Mill (hobbyist/small-shop)",
   "priceLow": 7000,
   "priceTypical": 8995,
   "priceHigh": 12000,
   "priceObservations": 7,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Used Tormach PCNC 1100: $7,000–$12,000 observed used across 7 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Z-axis stepper driver, Spindle bearings. Buy only after inspection.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/tormach-pcnc-1100/",
   "primarySource": "https://forums.tormach.com/t/pcnc-1100-series-3-problem-with-z-axis-not-moving/2674"
  },
  {
   "slug": "makino-a51",
   "make": "Makino",
   "model": "A51",
   "category": "cnc machine",
   "priceLow": 64900,
   "priceTypical": 79900,
   "priceHigh": 87900,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 2,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Makino A51 (Horizontal machining center): real dealer prices.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-07",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/makino-a51/",
   "primarySource": "https://revelationmachinery.com/product/makino-a51-2009/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "doosan-puma-240b",
   "make": "Doosan",
   "model": "PUMA 240B",
   "category": "cnc machine",
   "priceLow": 29900,
   "priceTypical": 29900,
   "priceHigh": 29900,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Doosan PUMA 240B (CNC lathe): real dealer prices.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-07",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/doosan-puma-240b/",
   "primarySource": "https://revelationmachinery.com/product/doosan-puma-240b-cnc-lathe-2005-bar-feeder/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "citizen-k16",
   "make": "Citizen",
   "model": "Cincom K16",
   "category": "cnc machine",
   "priceLow": 29900,
   "priceTypical": 29900,
   "priceHigh": 29900,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 2,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Citizen Cincom K16 (Swiss-type lathe): real dealer prices.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-07",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/citizen-k16/",
   "primarySource": "https://revelationmachinery.com/product/citizen-k16-cnc-swiss-lathe-2007/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dmg-mori-nlx-3000-1250",
   "make": "DMG Mori",
   "model": "NLX 3000/1250",
   "category": "cnc machine",
   "priceLow": 195000,
   "priceTypical": 222450,
   "priceHigh": 249900,
   "priceObservations": 2,
   "riskCount": 2,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "DMG Mori NLX 3000/1250 (CNC turning center): real dealer prices.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-07",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/dmg-mori-nlx-3000-1250/",
   "primarySource": "https://revelationmachinery.com/product/dmg-mori-nlx-3000-1250-cnc-turning-center-2022-12-chuck-long-bed-cnc-lathe/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-1",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-1",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 9900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 38500,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$9,900 (oldest 1991–2003) to ~$38,500 (2009–2017) used; a 2016 unit listed $34,900. Biggest cost risk is the spindle: a VF-series rebuild runs $4,800–$7,200, a replacement spindle $16,000–$24,000 before install. Check runout and coolant-seal condition before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-1/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/haas/vf-1"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-tm-1",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "TM-1",
   "category": "toolroom mill",
   "priceLow": 10500,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 32900,
   "priceObservations": 6,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$10,500 (2001) to ~$32,900 (2019 TM-1P). A lower-duty-cycle toolroom mill; the common gotcha is the tool-release air system (a clogging Humphrey valve), plus family-level Haas spindle wear. Test tool release and listen at high RPM.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-tm-1/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/haas/tm-1"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-sl-20",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "SL-20",
   "category": "CNC lathe",
   "priceLow": 16900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 41000,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 5,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$16,900 to ~$41,000 used. Turning-center failure modes carry over from the ST lineage: spindle bearing, hydraulic-chuck/foot-pedal clamp faults, tailstock sticking, and turret/way-cover wear. Test clamping, tailstock travel and turret indexing.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-sl-20/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/haas/sl-20"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-6",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-6",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 24950,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 68500,
   "priceObservations": 5,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$24,950 (1996) to ~$68,500 (2010); newer SS/CAT-50 units list higher (contact-for-price). Same VF-series spindle economics ($4,800–$7,200 rebuild vs $16,000–$24,000 replace, CAT-50 at the top), plus large-table way-cover wear. Check spindle and TSC rotary-union seal.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-6/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/haas/vf-6"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-ec-400",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "EC-400",
   "category": "horizontal machining center",
   "priceLow": 37800,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 99500,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$37,800 to ~$99,500 used. Spindle economics match the VF-series ($4,800–$7,200 rebuild vs $16,000–$24,000 replace); the 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant makes the rotary-union seal a scheduled wear item and a real bearing-killer. Also inspect the pallet changer and 4th-axis for backlash.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-12",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-ec-400/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/haas/ec-400"
  },
  {
   "slug": "dmg-mori-dmu-50",
   "make": "DMG Mori",
   "model": "DMU 50",
   "category": "5-axis machining center",
   "priceLow": 89900,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 177800,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "~$89,900 to ~$177,800 used. The wide spread reflects control (Siemens vs Heidenhain), spindle (10k vs 18k rpm) and ATC size. High-rpm spindle and TSC seal are the big cost risks; on a 5-axis, the trunnion/rotary table backlash is the defining used-machine inspection. Confirm control type and 5-axis accuracy.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-11",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/dmg-mori-dmu-50/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.machinio.com/models/dmg-mori/dmu-50"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-umc-750",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "UMC-750",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 99500,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 239500,
   "priceObservations": 4,
   "riskCount": 4,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Haas UMC-750 used prices span $99.5K-$239.5K; biggest risk is the pneumatic C-axis trunnion brake and an unreliable factory kinematics calibration routine. Inspect trunnion service history and calibration records before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-14",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-umc-750/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/umc-750-c-axis-brake-problem.390090/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "haas-vf-5",
   "make": "Haas",
   "model": "VF-5",
   "category": "vertical machining center",
   "priceLow": 22500,
   "priceTypical": null,
   "priceHigh": 109000,
   "priceObservations": 3,
   "riskCount": 3,
   "recall": false,
   "headline": "Haas VF-5 used prices span $22.5K-$109K; biggest risk is the 30HP spindle/vector-drive system (TSC precharge failure, spindle-orient lockup cascades). Cycle spindle orient and run a full TSC test before buying.",
   "lastVerified": "2026-09-14",
   "url": "https://cncledger.com/machines/haas-vf-5/",
   "primarySource": "https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/threads/haas-vf5-vf9-tsc-issues.402234/"
  }
 ]
}