Haas ST-20 vs Mori Seiki NL2500

Two used CNC lathe options, compared on the numbers that decide it: used price, the failure that costs the most, and recall exposure. Every figure links back to its sourced record.

Haas ST-20Mori Seiki NL2500
Used price (observed)$59,000–$70,000$39,500–$89,100
CategoryCNC latheCNC lathe
Top documented riskBroken/trashed backing plates on both chucks by the time of (medium)Video evidence this pass yielded zero extractable transcript (medium)
Recall statusNone foundNone found
Our verdictinspectinspect
Full recordST-20 details →NL2500 details →

The bottom line

Haas ST-20: $59,000–$70,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Broken/trashed backing plates on both chucks by the time of. Buy only after inspection.

Mori Seiki NL2500: Used Mori Seiki NL2500: $39,500–$89,100 observed used across 5 listings. Buy only after inspection.

Both records show every price, failure mode and recall check with the source. Open the full record for the inspection checklist before you buy: Haas ST-20 · Mori Seiki NL2500.

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