Newbie Question...VF-0E vs VF-2

[compressor]

Ok so I'm new to machine purchasing and have been given the task of purchasing a used mill for our small machine shop.

I've mainly been looking at VF-2 units but came across a 2000 VF-0E which looks like it might be a good deal.

Cost is about 35K versus 42K to 45K for '01 to '05 VF-2.

I can't find much info on the VF-0E so I don't know if I'm comparing apples to apples.

Would appreciate any help, links to info on the 0E or opinions.

[wms]

VF-0E is an extended table VF0..

A VF0 is a 20" travel machine..A VF-0E is a 30" travel machine.. Both are direct drive machine..No gear box..so lower torque than a gear box machine..

A VF2 is a 30" travel machine ..and could come with or without a gear box..depending on the year and options..

Newer machines can have a gear box or not..also the newer ones without gear boxes have Delta/Wye Motor switching. Which is a way to increase low end spindle torque without a gear box..

The older VF0 or VF-0E did not have Delta/Wye switching..which means less spindle torque..

[compressor]

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

I ended up going with the VF-2. It's being loaded up today and there's a chance we'll have it by the end of the week.

I'm pretty excited, even if it means I'll be spending christmas break reading up on how to work it.

[gromit68]

WMS, you did a much better job explaining the model comparisons than my local HFO.
Now I get it.

[HuFlungDung]

Yup, if I have a question, I phone WMS first