Hurco DCX42i

Est. $550,000 - $750,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

4,200 mm (165.35 in)

Y Travel

2,600 mm (102.36 in)

Z Travel

1,100 mm (43.31 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 50

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Hurco DCX42i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$550,000 - $750,000 (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 DCX42i is the largest double-column machine in its family: 4,200 × 2,600 × 1,100 mm (165.35 × 102.36 × 43.31 in) of travel over a 4,000 × 2,100 mm (157.48 × 82.68 in) table that carries up to 16,000 kg (35,274 lb). A CAT 50 spindle rated 48 kW (64 hp) and 458 Nm (338 ft-lb), running to 6,000 rpm, drives the cut.

Two axes separate it from the DCX3226i, which has the same 2,600 mm (102.36 in) of Y and the same spindle. X grows from the 3,200 mm (125.98 in) of the DCX3226i to 4,200 mm (165.35 in), and Z from its 920 mm (36.22 in) to 1,100 mm (43.31 in). The longer X takes machine beds, long press frames and multi-part setups along a 4,000 mm (157.48 in) table. The deeper Z is just as useful: tall castings, angle heads in a fixture plate or parts set on risers fit where the shorter stroke of the DCX3226i would run out.

The spindle figures are the same as on the DCX32i and DCX3226i, so the decision between them is about envelope and table rating, not cutting performance. At 6,000 rpm with 458 Nm (338 ft-lb), the spindle suits steel and iron roughing, boring and heavy drilling, and is less suited to small cutters in aluminium.

The 40-tool changer takes CAT 50 tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 15 kg (33 lb), at 5 sec tool to tool. The spindle nose comes within 160 mm (6.3 in) of the table. At 44,596 kg (98,317 lb) the machine is a building project as much as a purchase: foundation design, crane access for loading parts and the delivery route all need settling early. Programming runs through Hurco's WinMax control, conversational or NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	16,000 kg (35,274 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	160 mm (6.3 in)
Machine Weight	44,596 kg (98,317 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	48 kW (64 hp)
Spindle Torque	458 Nm (338 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 50
Tool Capacity	40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	5 sec
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 lb)
X-Axis Travel	4,200 mm (165.35 in)
Y-Axis Travel	2,600 mm (102.36 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.31 in)
Table Size	4,000 mm (157.48 in) × 2,100 mm (82.68 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,200 mm (165.35 in) of X over a 4,000 × 2,100 mm (157.48 × 82.68 in) table
1,100 mm (43.31 in) of Z travel, against 920 mm (36.22 in) on the DCX3226i
16,000 kg (35,274 lb) table rating
2,600 mm (102.36 in) of Y for wide parts
CAT 50 spindle rated 48 kW (64 hp) and 458 Nm (338 ft-lb), with tools up to 15 kg (33 lb)

Limitations

6,000 rpm top speed limits small tools and finishing in aluminium
The same 458 Nm (338 ft-lb) as the smaller DCX32i, so the larger envelope brings no extra spindle torque
5 sec tool-to-tool time is slow on drilling-heavy jobs
44,596 kg (98,317 lb) machine weight demands an engineered foundation

Best For

Machine beds, press frames and parts up to 4,200 mm (165.35 in) long Tall castings and fabrications within 1,100 mm (43.31 in) of Z Heavy workpieces up to 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) Steel and iron roughing and boring with CAT 50 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the DCX42i compare with the DCX3226i?

The DCX42i has 4,200 mm (165.35 in) of X and 1,100 mm (43.31 in) of Z on a 4,000 × 2,100 mm (157.48 × 82.68 in) table rated for 16,000 kg (35,274 lb). The DCX3226i has 3,200 mm (125.98 in) of X and 920 mm (36.22 in) of Z on a 3,000 × 2,100 mm (118.11 × 82.68 in) table rated for 14,000 kg (30,864.7 lb). Y and the spindle are the same.

02 How tall a part fits under the DCX42i spindle?

Z travel is 1,100 mm (43.31 in), and the spindle nose comes within 160 mm (6.3 in) of the table. Allow for the fixture and the longest tool, up to 300 mm (11.8 in), when checking a tall part.

03 What spindle and tool changer does the DCX42i have?

A CAT 50 spindle rated 48 kW (64 hp) and 458 Nm (338 ft-lb), up to 6,000 rpm. The changer holds 40 tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 15 kg (33 lb), with a 5 sec tool-to-tool time.

04 What does the DCX42i weigh?

44,596 kg (98,317 lb). Together with parts of up to 16,000 kg (35,274 lb), that sets the foundation requirement, so have it specified before the machine is ordered for delivery.