Hurco BX40Ui

Est. $280,000 - $360,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

950 mm (37.4 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (21.65 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (19.68 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-63A

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Hurco BX40Ui cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$280,000 - $360,000 (new)

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 BX40Ui is the five-axis version of the BX40 frame: 950 mm (37.4 in) of X, 550 mm (21.65 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.68 in) of Z, with a 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) table that tilts on a B axis from +30° / -110° and turns 360° on C. The spindle is an HSK-63A unit rated 35 kW (47 hp) and 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb), running to 20,000 rpm.

The three-axis BX40i uses the same spindle rating on a 1,050 mm (41.34 in) × 700 mm (27.56 in) table with 1,020 mm (40.16 in) of X and 700 mm (27.56 in) of Y. Moving to the BX40Ui trades that table for the rotary platter, and table load falls from the 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) of the BX40i to 250 kg (550 lb). The five-axis version is also the heavier of the two: the BX40Ui is listed at 9,400 kg (20,723 lb) against 9,100 kg (20,062 lb) for the BX40i.

On a platter of 398 mm (15.7 in) the 950 mm (37.4 in) of X is more than one part can use, which leaves room to swing the spindle around tilted work and to reach the far side of a part at steep B angles. Hurco gives a single spindle nose to table figure of 90 mm (3.54 in); ask whether that is the closest approach or a reference height, because it decides how short a part can be and still be reached with stubby tools.

The 30-tool changer is quick at 1.5 sec tool-to-tool, and the HSK-63A interface suits the 20,000 rpm ceiling, but 30 pockets fill fast on five-axis jobs that run roughers, finishers and a set of ball mills. Tools may be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The B and C axes are each rated at 25 rpm. Programming is in Hurco's WinMax control, conversational or G-code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
B Axis Speed	25 rpm
C Axis Speed	25 rpm
Max Table Load	250 kg (550 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	90 mm (3.54 in)
Machine Weight	9,400 kg (20,723 lb)
X-Axis Travel	950 mm (37.4 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (21.65 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.68 in)
B Axis Range	+30° / -110°
C Axis Range	360°
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)
Table Size	398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in)

Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

20,000 rpm HSK-63A spindle with 35 kW (47 hp) and 118.9 Nm (87.7 ft-lb)
950 mm (37.4 in) of X travel around a 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) rotary table
1.5 sec tool-to-tool time
Tilt range of +30° / -110° with 360° of C rotation
Accepts tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.8 in) long

Limitations

Table load is 250 kg (550 lb), a quarter of the 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) of the three-axis BX40i
The table is 398 mm (15.7 in) square, so larger plates and long parts will not fit
30 tool pockets, where the BM500U and VC600i list 40
HSK-63A holders are needed; existing CAT 40 tooling will not carry over

Best For

High-speed five-axis work in aluminium at up to 20,000 rpm Small to mid-size parts that fit a 398 mm (15.7 in) table Impellers, housings and mould details that need +30° / -110° of tilt Workpieces and fixtures within 250 kg (550 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the BX40Ui and the BX40i?

The BX40Ui adds a rotary table with a B axis of +30° / -110° and a 360° C axis. The BX40i is three-axis with 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) of table load. Both use the 20,000 rpm, 35 kW (47 hp) HSK-63A spindle.

02 How heavy a part can the BX40Ui carry?

250 kg (550 lb) on the 398 mm (15.7 in) × 398 mm (15.7 in) table. That figure covers the fixture or vise as well as the part, so weigh the whole setup, especially zero-point clamping bases, before committing a job.

03 What tooling does the BX40Ui take?

HSK-63A holders in a 30-tool changer with a tool-to-tool time of 1.5 sec. Maximum tool diameter is 80 mm (3.15 in), maximum length 300 mm (11.8 in) and maximum weight 7 kg (15.4 lb).

04 How fast are the BX40Ui rotary axes?

Both the B and C axes are rated at 25 rpm. B tilts from +30° to -110° and C turns through 360°. These rates matter more for simultaneous contouring than for positioning between operations.

05 How much does the BX40Ui weigh?

Hurco lists the BX40Ui at 9,400 kg (20,723 lb), against 9,100 kg (20,062 lb) for the three-axis BX40i. Plan the foundation, the floor loading and the rigging for that figure before delivery.