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CNC lathe cost and price (2026)
As of Nov 2026, Direc list prices for new machines. Most new 8–12 in chuck lathes: about $56,900 to $155,900. Large lathes and VTLs (20 in+ chuck, large turn-mill, VTL): about $148,900 to $952,300. List prices, not quotes. Options, freight and installation are extra.
Updated Nov 2026. Ranges by machine type and size class, not quotes. No brand prices. Options are priced in your quote.
Price by size
- Size classNewUsed
- 8 in chuck and smaller2-axisNew: $56,900–$102,800 (14 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- 10 to 12 in chuck2-axisNew: $58,900–$155,900 (17 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- 15 to 18 in chuck2-axis, large boreNew: $124,900–$369,600 (10 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- 20 in chuck and larger2-axis, heavy dutyNew: $277,300–$759,900 (10 prices)Used: From $33,500 — ask for a quote
- Turn-mill, smallSingle spindle and turret, live tools, chuck 10 in and smallerNew: $99,900–$175,100 (11 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- Turn-mill, twin spindleTwin spindle or B axis, chuck 10 in and smallerNew: $163,900–$383,329 (14 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- Turn-mill, largeChuck 12 in and larger, live tools and Y axisNew: $212,900–$597,050 (23 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- Swiss-typeSliding headstock, bar up to approx. 32 mmNew: $142,400–$299,900 (10 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- Vertical turning lathe (VTL)Table or chuck up to approx. 36 in (900 mm)New: $148,900–$442,800 (10 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
- VTL, largeTable 40 in (1000 mm) and moreNew: $499,900–$952,300 (10 prices)Used: No range yet — ask for a quote
Machine base price before options, freight, rigging and installation. As of Nov 2026.
Total cost of ownership
- Options and tooling: Priced in your quote
- Freight and rigging: By machine weight. Not published yet: in your quote.
- Installation: $150 per hour plus a flat travel rate. The hours depend on the machine.
- Training: In your quote.
- Service contract: $600 per month
- Preventive maintenance (PM) program: up to $800 per program
- Service labor, any brand: $150 per hour plus a flat travel rate
Lead time: Machines in stock ship first. Build to order: 1.4–13 months.
Not included: sales tax, site preparation (power, air, foundation).
Questions
How much does a CNC lathe cost?
As of Nov 2026, Direc list prices for new machines. Most new 8–12 in chuck lathes: about $56,900 to $155,900. Large lathes and VTLs (20 in+ chuck, large turn-mill, VTL): about $148,900 to $952,300. List prices, not quotes. Options, freight and installation are extra.
What must I add to the machine price?
Options and tooling (priced in your quote), freight and rigging, installation ($150 per hour plus a flat travel rate) and training. Add an extended warranty or a service contract if you want one. Sales tax and site preparation (power, air, foundation) are not included.
What does Direc ask before a CNC lathe quote?
Largest swing, turning diameter, and length? Material and stock form (bar, casting, forging)? Bar feeder or gantry loading? Tailstock, steady rest, or parts catcher? Answers to these questions make the quote faster and more accurate.
How long does delivery take?
Machines in stock ship first. Build to order: 1.4–13 months.
Where does Direc deliver, install and service machines?
Wisconsin, Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Outside this area, call 414-509-5107 for freight, installation and service.
Questions? Call 414-509-5107 or ask for a quote.
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Sources (as of Nov 2026)
- Machine prices, by machine type and size class (no brand prices): current builder list prices and Direc price documents, Nov 2026. Dealer cost is never used.
- "(n prices)" = the number of prices in the range. A range needs 3 or more prices; with fewer, the page says "From $X — ask for a quote". "No range yet — ask for a quote" = no price yet. "Older data" = quotes more than 12 months old.
- Service labor: $150 per hour. Source: direcmachinetool.com/direc-service.
- Service contract: $600 per month. Source: direcmachinetool.com/direc-service.
- PM program: up to $800 per program. Source: direcmachinetool.com/direc-service.
- Coolant tank cleaning: $400 per job. Source: direcmachinetool.com/direc-service.
- Extended warranty, VMC, 4 years: $1,100–$2,800. Source: Direc service records, 11 VMCs, Nov 2026.
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