Hurco DCX22i

Est. $250,000 - $350,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

2,200 mm (86.61 in)

Y Travel

1,700 mm (66.93 in)

Z Travel

750 mm (29.53 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Hurco DCX22i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $350,000 (new)

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hurco DCX22i is a double-column machining center with 2,200 × 1,700 × 750 mm (86.61 × 66.93 × 29.53 in) of travel over a 2,100 × 1,600 mm (82.68 × 62.99 in) table, and it is the only DCX model in this group built around a 40-taper spindle: CAT 40, 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp) and 237 Nm (175 ft-lb).

That spindle choice defines the machine. Large plates, mould bases, frames and enclosures often need a big envelope but not heavy cutting; they need speed for finishing, small-diameter tools for detail and a quick spindle for drilling patterns. The DCX22i 50T puts a CAT 50 spindle into the same frame, with 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) and 26 kW (35 hp) but only 6,000 rpm. Choosing between the two is a choice between surface speed and torque, and it also sets the tooling the shop has to buy.

The table is rated for 6,000 kg (13,228 lb), less than the 8,000 kg (17,600 lb) of the DCX22i 50T, though still enough for most large aluminium and steel plates this table can hold. Z travel is 750 mm (29.53 in) with the spindle nose coming to 152 mm (6 in) from the table, which limits how tall a part or fixture can be.

The 40-tool changer takes tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb), changing in 5 sec tool to tool. That is a slow change, and it matters more on drilling-heavy jobs than on long contouring passes. The machine weighs 20,000 kg (44,000 lb), so foundation, crane access and rigging need planning well ahead of delivery. Hurco's WinMax control runs it, with conversational programming alongside NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	152 mm (6 in)
Machine Weight	20,000 kg (44,000 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	18 kW (24 hp)
Spindle Torque	237 Nm (175 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	5 sec
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
X-Axis Travel	2,200 mm (86.61 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,700 mm (66.93 in)
Z-Axis Travel	750 mm (29.53 in)
Table Size	2,100 mm (82.68 in) × 1,600 mm (62.99 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2,200 × 1,700 mm (86.61 × 66.93 in) of X and Y over a 2,100 × 1,600 mm (82.68 × 62.99 in) table
12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle, against 6,000 rpm on the DCX22i 50T
6,000 kg (13,228 lb) table rating
40-tool changer taking tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long
CAT 40 holders are lighter and easier to handle than the CAT 50 holders of the DCX32i and DCX42i

Limitations

237 Nm (175 ft-lb) of torque, against 544 Nm (401 ft-lb) on the DCX22i 50T
Tool weight is limited to 7 kg (15.4 lb), half the 15 kg (33 lb) of the DCX22i 50T
5 sec tool-to-tool time slows drilling-heavy jobs
750 mm (29.53 in) of Z limits tall parts and fixtures
20,000 kg (44,000 lb) machine weight needs a prepared foundation

Best For

Large plates, mould bases and frames up to 2,200 mm (86.61 in) long Aluminium and finishing work that needs 12,000 rpm on a large table Drilling and tapping patterns across wide parts Shops standardised on CAT 40 tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the DCX22i and the DCX22i 50T?

The spindle and what follows from it. The DCX22i has a CAT 40 spindle at up to 12,000 rpm with 18 kW (24 hp) and 237 Nm (175 ft-lb), a 7 kg (15.4 lb) tool limit and a 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) table rating. The DCX22i 50T has CAT 50 at up to 6,000 rpm with 26 kW (35 hp) and 544 Nm (401 ft-lb), a 15 kg (33 lb) tool limit and 8,000 kg (17,600 lb). Travels and table are the same.

02 How big a part can the DCX22i machine?

Travels are 2,200 mm (86.61 in) in X, 1,700 mm (66.93 in) in Y and 750 mm (29.53 in) in Z, over a 2,100 × 1,600 mm (82.68 × 62.99 in) table rated for 6,000 kg (13,228 lb). The spindle nose comes to 152 mm (6 in) from the table.

03 How heavy is the DCX22i and what does that mean for installation?

The machine weighs 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Plan the foundation, crane or rigging and the delivery route early, and confirm the floor specification before the machine ships.

04 What are the DCX22i's tool limits?

The changer holds 40 CAT 40 tools, each up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 5 sec.