Hurco BX 400i
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Hurco BX 400i cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Hurco BX 400i is a vertical machining center with a 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) table, 1,020 mm (40.16 in) of X, 700 mm (27.56 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.69 in) of Z. It carries an HSK-63A spindle rated 35 kW (47 hp) and 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) that runs to 20,000 rpm, and the table is rated for 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb).
Buyers should note what the listed table does not contain. It gives no B or C axis, no tilt range and no rotary speed, and every figure in it describes a three-axis layout. Anyone buying this model for five-axis work should get the rotary equipment, its axis ranges and its load limit written into the quote, because none of them can be read from this table.
The spindle is built for speed: 20,000 rpm with HSK-63A holders and a 30-tool changer at 1.5 sec tool-to-tool. Tools can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). That suits aluminium and finishing work with small cutters. The 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) torque figure is modest for a machine of this size, so deep roughing in steel with large cutters is not where it earns its keep.
The BX40Ui shares the spindle but swaps the 1,050 mm (41.34 in) table for a 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) rotary table with a +30° / -110° B axis, and its table load drops to 250 kg (550 lb). Against that, the BX 400i keeps a full-size table and four times the load rating. Spindle nose to table is listed as 178 mm (7 in), and the machine weighs 9,100 kg (20,062 lb). The control is Hurco's WinMax, with conversational programming alongside G-code.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Table Load | 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) |
| Spindle Nose to Table | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Machine Weight | 9,100 kg (20,062 lb) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 35 kW (47 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-63A |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools |
| Tool to Tool Time | 1.5 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,020 mm (40.16 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.56 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Table Size | 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) |
Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) table rated for 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb)
- 20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle with 35 kW (47 hp)
- 1.5 sec tool-to-tool time on the 30-tool changer
- 700 mm (27.56 in) of Y travel, matching the table depth
- Takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.8 in) long
Limitations
- The listed table has no rotary axis figures, so five-axis capability depends on equipment that must be specified separately
- 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb) of spindle torque limits heavy roughing with large cutters
- 30 tool pockets fill quickly on jobs with many operations
- 500 mm (19.69 in) of Z travel limits tall parts and long tool stacks
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures do not include any. There is no B or C axis range, no rotary speed and no rotary table size, and the table load of 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) applies to the 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) table. If you need five-axis motion, ask Hurco exactly what rotary unit is included and what load it carries.
02
An HSK-63A spindle running to 20,000 rpm, rated 35 kW (47 hp) and 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb). It is fed by a 30-tool changer with a tool-to-tool time of 1.5 sec.
03
The BX40Ui has a 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) rotary table with a B axis of +30° / -110° and a 360° C axis, 950 mm (37.4 in) of X and 250 kg (550 lb) of table load. The BX 400i has a 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) table, 1,020 mm (40.16 in) of X and 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb). Spindle and tool changer are the same.
04
Maximum tool diameter is 80 mm (3.15 in), maximum tool length 300 mm (11.8 in) and maximum tool weight 7 kg (15.4 lb). With 500 mm (19.69 in) of Z and a spindle nose to table figure of 178 mm (7 in), long tools and tall fixtures need to be checked together.
