USED HAAS TL-2

The HAAS TL-2 is a CNC Toolroom Lathe designed to provide the flexibility of CNC turning with the accessibility and simplicity associated with a traditional toolroom machine. The TL-2 is intended for job shops, prototype work, maintenance departments, training facilities, and production environments that need a relatively large turning envelope without the complexity of a full enclosed production lathe. Haas describes the TL-2 as having a 16″ × 48″ maximum capacity, with conversational programming that allows operators to create parts without needing extensive G-code knowledge.

The standard TL-2 configuration provides approximately 20″ (508 mm) swing over the front apron, 11″ (279 mm) swing over the cross slide, 8″ (203 mm) X-axis travel, and 48″ (1,219 mm) Z-axis travel. The machine is designed around an A2-5 spindle nose, 2.3″ (58 mm) spindle bore, 8″ chuck option, and 1,800 RPM, 10 HP spindle in the current standard specification. Maximum cutting diameter with the standard tool post is approximately 16″, while maximum cutting length is approximately 48″.

Depending on the specific generation and configuration, used TL-2 machines can also be equipped with 4-station or other turret configurations, tailstock, 8″, 10″, or 12″ chuck arrangements, tool presetter, rigid tapping, steady rest, chip conveyor, and coolant equipment. Used-market listings also show that spindle speed, spindle motor, chuck size, bar capacity, and turret configuration can vary between production years, so the exact machine should be checked before purchase.

The HAAS TL-2 is an excellent choice for manufacturers producing long shafts, bushings, sleeves, fittings, repair parts, tooling components, prototypes, hydraulic parts, and other turned components that benefit from a long 48-inch machining capacity.

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HAAS TL-2 – AXIS

Specification	Value
X Axis	203 mm (8″)
Z Axis	1,219 mm (48″)
Y Axis	Not Standard
C Axis	Not Standard
Machine Configuration	CNC Toolroom Lathe
Axis Configuration	X / Z
Guideway Configuration	CNC Toolroom Lathe
Fourth Axis	Not Standard

The standard Haas TL-2 specification lists 8″ X-axis travel and 48″ Z-axis travel.

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HAAS TL-2 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE

Specification	Value
Swing Over Front Apron	20″ (508 mm)
Swing Over Cross Slide	11″ (279 mm)
Maximum Cutting Diameter with Tool Post	16″ (406 mm)
Maximum Cutting Length with Tool Post	48″ (1,219 mm)
Maximum Distance Between Centers	48″ (1,219 mm)
X Axis Travel	8″ (203 mm)
Z Axis Travel	48″ (1,219 mm)
Standard Chuck Option	8″
Bar Capacity	Approximately 2.3″ (58 mm)
Spindle Bore	2.3″ (58 mm)

These dimensions correspond to Haas’s published standard TL-2 configuration. Earlier used machines may differ in chuck, spindle, and tooling configuration.

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HAAS TL-2 – CAPACITY

Specification	Value
Machine Type	CNC Toolroom Lathe
Standard Chuck Option	8″
Maximum Swing	20″
Maximum Turning Diameter	16″
Maximum Turning Length	48″
Between Centers	48″
Bar Capacity	2.3″
Spindle Bore	2.3″
X-Axis Travel	8″
Z-Axis Travel	48″
Tailstock	Option / Configuration Dependent
Turret	Option / Configuration Dependent
Live Tooling	Not Standard

Used TL-2 examples can have different chuck sizes, including 8″, 10″, and 12″ configurations, as well as different turret and tailstock arrangements.

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HAAS TL-2 – SPINDLE

Specification	Value
Main Spindle Speed	1,800 RPM Standard
Spindle Motor	10 HP
Spindle Nose	A2-5
Spindle Bore	2.3″ (58 mm)
Spindle Drive	Direct-Speed Belt Drive
Maximum Torque	108 ft-lbf at 355 RPM
Spindle Configuration	Main Spindle
Spindle Orientation	Configuration Dependent
C Axis	Not Standard

The current standard TL-2 uses a 10 HP, 1,800 RPM A2-5 spindle with approximately 108 ft-lbf of torque at 355 RPM. Used machines from different production periods can have different spindle specifications, including 2,000 RPM and 12 HP configurations.

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HAAS TL-2 – TURRET / TOOLING

Specification	Value
Tool Post	Standard / Configuration Dependent
Turret	Optional
Turret Configuration	4-Station / Configuration Dependent
Tool Stations	Configuration Dependent
Toolholder Type	Configuration Dependent
Tool Presetter	Optional
Static Tooling	Yes
Live Tooling	No
Tool Management	Manual / Automatic, Depending on Configuration

Used TL-2 machines have been offered with 4-position turrets, manual tool posts, and automatic tool-presetter options.

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HAAS TL-2 – CONTROL SYSTEM

Specification	Value
CNC Control	Haas CNC Control
Programming	ISO G-Code
Conversational Programming	Yes
Visual Part Programming	Configuration Dependent
Tool Offset Management	Yes
Work Offset Management	Yes
User-Definable Macros	Configuration Dependent
Advanced Tool Management	Configuration Dependent
Ethernet	Configuration Dependent
Wi-Fi	Configuration Dependent
USB/Data Transfer	Configuration Dependent
HaasConnect	Configuration Dependent

Haas positions the TL-2 around an easy-to-use CNC control with conversational programming, allowing operators to program parts without necessarily knowing G-code. Current machines also offer features such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Visual Part Programming, Advanced Tool Management, HaasConnect, HaasDrop, and 1 GB standard program memory.

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HAAS TL-2 – FEEDRATES

Specification	Value
X Rapid Traverse	450 IPM (11.4 m/min)
Z Rapid Traverse	450 IPM (11.4 m/min)
X Maximum Thrust	3,894 lbf
Z Maximum Thrust	1,947 lbf
Cutting Feedrate	Configuration Dependent
Maximum Feedrate	Configuration Dependent
Feedrate Override	Yes
Rapid Override	Yes
Interpolation	Linear / Circular

The published TL-2 specification lists 450 IPM rapid traverse on both X and Z.

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HAAS TL-2 – TAILSTOCK

Specification	Value
Tailstock	Optional
Tailstock Type	Manual / Programmable, Configuration Dependent
Quill	Configuration Dependent
Long-Part Support	Yes
Steady Rest	Optional
Center Support	Configuration Dependent

Tailstock and steady-rest options make the TL-2 suitable for longer shafts and workpieces that require additional support during turning. Used-market TL-2 examples commonly include tailstocks.

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HAAS TL-2 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT

Specification	Value
Flood Coolant	Option / Configuration Dependent
Coolant Pump Kit	Available
Coolant Tank	Configuration Dependent
Chip Conveyor	Optional
Chip Management	Manual / Conveyor
Automatic Lubrication	Yes
Coolant Filtration	Configuration Dependent
Washdown	Configuration Dependent

Haas lists a coolant pump kit as an available TL-2 option, while used machines can be equipped with chip conveyors and other coolant accessories.

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HAAS TL-2 – POWER REQUIREMENTS

Specification	Value
Electrical Supply	Single or Three Phase
Single-Phase Voltage	220 VAC
Single-Phase Full Load Amps	40 A
Three-Phase Low Voltage	220 VAC
Three-Phase Low-Voltage Current	25 A
Three-Phase High Voltage	440 VAC
Three-Phase High-Voltage Current	13 A
Air Pressure Minimum	80 PSI
Air Line Connection	3/8″
Connected Load	Configuration Dependent

Haas lists the TL-2 as capable of operating on single- or three-phase power, with 220 VAC single-phase or 220/440 VAC three-phase configurations.

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HAAS TL-2 – DIMENSIONS

Specification	Value
Shipping Length	Approximately 108.5″
Shipping Width	Approximately 68.5″
Shipping Height	Approximately 83″
Machine Weight	Approximately 4,480 lbs
Weight with Conveyor	Approximately 5,380 lbs
Floor Space	Configuration Dependent
Chip Conveyor Footprint	Additional Space Required

Haas’s published shipping information lists approximately 108.5″ × 68.5″ × 83″ and a standard shipping weight of approximately 4,480 lbs, increasing to approximately 5,380 lbs with conveyor.

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HAAS TL-2 – GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Details
Manufacturer	Haas Automation
Model	TL-2
Machine Type	CNC Toolroom Lathe
CNC Control	Haas CNC Control
Maximum Swing	20″
Maximum Turning Diameter	16″
Maximum Turning Length	48″
Between Centers	48″
X-Axis Travel	8″
Z-Axis Travel	48″
Standard Spindle Nose	A2-5
Standard Spindle Speed	1,800 RPM
Standard Spindle Power	10 HP
Spindle Bore	2.3″
Chuck Option	8″
Bar Capacity	2.3″
X/Z Rapid Traverse	450 IPM
Tailstock	Configuration Dependent
Turret	Configuration Dependent
Chip Conveyor	Optional
Coolant System	Configuration Dependent

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INDUSTRIES THAT USE HAAS TL-2

The HAAS TL-2 is well suited for industries and applications requiring flexible CNC turning with substantial work length, including:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Hydraulic and pneumatic
• Defense
• Industrial machinery
• Energy
• Maintenance and repair
• Prototype manufacturing
• Tool and fixture manufacturing
• General precision manufacturing
• Job shops
• Contract manufacturing

Its 48″ between-centers capacity makes it particularly useful for long shafts, sleeves, tubing components, fixtures, and repair parts.

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TYPICAL PARTS HAAS TL-2 CAN PRODUCE

The HAAS TL-2 can manufacture:

• Long shafts
• Bushings
• Sleeves
• Pins
• Couplings
• Hydraulic components
• Threaded components
• Fittings
• Spacers
• Bearing components
• Repair parts
• Tooling components
• Prototype components
• Precision turned parts

The machine can perform turning, facing, boring, threading, grooving, chamfering, drilling, taper turning, and other conventional CNC turning operations.

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WHY CHOOSE HAAS TL-2

The HAAS TL-2 is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking for the flexibility of CNC machining combined with the straightforward operating style of a toolroom lathe. Its 20″ swing, 16″ maximum cutting diameter, 48″ cutting length, and 48″ between-centers capacity provide substantial turning capability for a machine designed around toolroom and job-shop applications.

The machine’s conversational programming is especially useful for prototype work, repair machining, and frequently changing part requirements. Operators can create turning programs without relying entirely on conventional G-code programming, while the Haas CNC platform still provides standard CNC functionality.

A used TL-2 can also be configured with a tailstock, turret, tool presetter, steady rest, chip conveyor, coolant system, and larger chuck, allowing the machine to be adapted to different production requirements.

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WHY BUY USED HAAS TL-2

Purchasing a used HAAS TL-2 allows manufacturers to acquire a capable CNC toolroom lathe while reducing the capital investment compared with purchasing newer CNC equipment.

Many used machines may include valuable options such as:

• 8″, 10″, or 12″ chuck
• A2-5 or A2-6 spindle configuration
• Tailstock
• 4-station turret
• Automatic tool presetter
• Rigid tapping
• Steady rest
• Chip conveyor
• Coolant system
• Haas CNC control
• Conversational programming
• Ethernet
• USB/data transfer
• Remote monitoring
• Complete turning tooling

Used TL-2 listings show significant configuration differences between machines, including 2,000 RPM/10 HP versions, 12 HP versions, different chuck sizes, tailstocks, and turret arrangements, so the specific machine should be evaluated by serial number and installed options.

Before purchasing, buyers should inspect the main spindle, spindle bearings, chuck, drawtube, X/Z-axis movement, ballscrews, guideways, tailstock alignment, turret or tool post, CNC control, coolant system, lubrication system, electrical cabinet, and overall machine geometry.

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HOW MUCH DOES A USED HAAS TL-2 COST?

The value of a used HAAS TL-2 depends heavily on machine age, spindle hours, control generation, spindle condition, chuck size, turret or tool-post configuration, tailstock, tooling package, chip conveyor, coolant system, and maintenance history.

Current used-market asking prices show a broad range. One equipment dealer reports 14 Haas TL-2 machines with published asking prices ranging from $15,990 to $53,900, while current listings include a 2015 TL-2 at $34,500 and a 2005 TL-2 at $24,500. These are asking prices rather than confirmed transaction prices.

For used-equipment listing purposes, a used HAAS TL-2 can typically be expected to sell in the approximately $15,000 to $35,000 USD range, with newer, low-hour, well-equipped examples potentially reaching above that range. Current marketplace data shows an overall asking-price range of approximately $14,999 to $34,500, with a reported median around $24,500.

A clean machine with a healthy spindle, accurate X/Z positioning, tailstock, 4-station turret, tool presetter, coolant system, chip conveyor, complete tooling, and documented maintenance may command a premium. A machine requiring spindle, ballscrew, turret, control, hydraulic, or electrical repairs may sell for considerably less.