Hurco VM10i

Est. $55,000 - $75,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

661 mm (26.02 in)

Y Travel

407 mm (16.02 in)

Z Travel

508 mm (20 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

24 tools

How much does the Hurco VM10i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$55,000 - $75,000 (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 VM10i is a compact 40-taper vertical machining center: 661 × 407 × 508 mm (26.02 × 16.02 × 20 in) of travel, a 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table and a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle rated 11 kW (15 hp) and 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb). It is the general-purpose model of the small VM frame, sitting between the VM-ONE and the VM10HSi on the same footprint.

Against the VM-ONE it gains on almost every row. The VM-ONE has 356 mm (14.02 in) of Z where this machine has 508 mm (20 in), which makes room for a vise on a riser or a part with deep features. The VM-ONE also stops at 8,000 rpm, carries 16 tools and changes in 3.5 sec; here it is 12,000 rpm, 24 tools and 2 sec. What the VM10i gives up is maximum tool diameter, 80 mm (3.15 in) against 89 mm (3.5 in) on the VM-ONE.

Against the VM10HSi the trade runs the other way. The VM10HSi spins to 20,000 rpm but has only 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) on a BT 30 taper. The VM10i keeps the CAT 40 interface and its 72.4 Nm, so it handles steel roughing, larger drills and face mills that the VM10HSi cannot. Tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb) are accepted.

The table carries 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), far more than a table this size will usually see, and the spindle nose comes within 101.6 mm (4 in) of it. The machine weighs 3,230 kg (7,121 lb). Hurco's WinMax control handles both conversational programming at the machine and NC programs from CAM.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101.6 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	3,230 kg (7,121 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	11 kW (15 hp)
Spindle Torque	72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	24 tools
Tool to Tool Time	2 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	80 mm (3.15 in)
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
X-Axis Travel	661 mm (26.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	407 mm (16.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Table Size	762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

508 mm (20 in) of Z travel, against 356 mm (14.02 in) on the VM-ONE
CAT 40 spindle with 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb) and 11 kW (15 hp), up to 12,000 rpm
24-tool changer with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time
Tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb)
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating on a 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table

Limitations

407 mm (16.02 in) of Y and a 406 mm (15.98 in) wide table limit fixtures to a single row in most setups
12,000 rpm is slow for very small cutters; the VM10HSi reaches 20,000 rpm
Maximum tool diameter is 80 mm (3.15 in), smaller than the 89 mm (3.5 in) of the VM-ONE
X travel of 661 mm (26.02 in) is shorter than the 762 mm (30 in) of the VM15Di

Best For

General job-shop milling and drilling in steel and aluminium Parts up to 661 × 407 mm (26.02 × 16.02 in) in plan Vise work with tall parts or risers inside 508 mm (20 in) of Z Short-run work programmed conversationally at the control

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VM10i compare with the VM-ONE?

Same X and Y, 661 × 407 mm (26.02 × 16.02 in), and the same 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table. The VM-ONE has 356 mm of Z, 8,000 rpm, 7.5 kW and 16 tools changed in 3.5 sec. The VM10i has 508 mm of Z, 12,000 rpm, 11 kW and 24 tools changed in 2 sec.

02 Should I choose the VM10i or the VM10HSi?

Choose by the cutters you run. The VM10i has a CAT 40 spindle with 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb) at up to 12,000 rpm, good for roughing and larger tools. The VM10HSi has a BT 30 spindle at up to 20,000 rpm with 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb), suited to small cutters and finishing. The envelope and table are identical.

03 What are the VM10i's tool limits?

The changer holds 24 CAT 40 tools, each up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec.

04 How much does the VM10i weigh?

3,230 kg (7,121 lb). The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of part and fixturing, which is generous for a 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table.