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-20 | Mori Seiki NL2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $59,000–$70,000 | $39,500–$89,100 |
| Category | CNC lathe | CNC lathe |
| Top documented risk | Broken/trashed backing plates on both chucks by the time of (medium) | Video evidence this pass yielded zero extractable transcript (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | ST-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.