Hurco VM10Ui

Est. $120,000 - $160,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

534 mm (21.02 in)

Y Travel

407 mm (16.02 in)

Z Travel

483 mm (19.01 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

24 tools

How much does the Hurco VM10Ui cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $160,000 (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 VM10Ui puts a CAT 40 spindle on a compact five-axis frame. Travels are 534 mm (21.02 in) in X, 407 mm (16.02 in) in Y and 483 mm (19.01 in) in Z, the rotary table is 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) for 150 kg (330 lb), and the spindle runs to 10,000 rpm with 7.5 kW (10 hp) and 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb).

For a shop whose tool crib is already 40-taper, that is the point of this model. The same holders, the same tool presetting and the same cutters move from the three-axis machines to the rotary work, and tools of up to 7 kg (15.4 lb), 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 250 mm (9.8 in) long are accepted. The 24-tool magazine changes in 2 sec tool-to-tool.

The trade-off is speed. At 10,000 rpm the spindle is slow for very small cutters in aluminium, which is where the BT 30 VM10UHSi, running to 20,000 rpm, is the better choice. But the VM10UHSi has only 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) of torque, so the two machines suit different work on the same envelope.

Compared with the three-axis VM10i, the VM10Ui gives up X travel and table: the VM10i has 661 mm (26.02 in) of X and a 762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in) table for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), along with a 12,000 rpm spindle rated 11 kW (15 hp) and 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb). The rotary version is the lighter-spindled of the pair.

The C axis turns 360° at 25 rpm. The listed figures give no tilt range, which is worth confirming before a part is quoted. The machine weighs 3,360 kg (7,392 lb), and spindle nose to table is listed as 36 mm (1.42 in). Programming is on Hurco's WinMax, conversational or G-code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
C Axis Speed	25 rpm
Max Table Load	150 kg (330 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	36 mm (1.42 in)
Machine Weight	3,360 kg (7,392 lb)
X-Axis Travel	534 mm (21.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	407 mm (16.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	483 mm (19.01 in)
C Axis Range	360°
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 kW (10 hp)
Spindle Torque	47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 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)
Table Size	198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CAT 40 spindle with 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb), nearly nine times the 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) of the VM10UHSi
Takes tools up to 7 kg (15.4 lb) and 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter
24-tool magazine with 2 sec tool-to-tool
Small machine at 3,360 kg (7,392 lb)
360° C axis on a 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) rotary table

Limitations

Spindle speed tops out at 10,000 rpm, half the 20,000 rpm of the VM10UHSi
Spindle power is 7.5 kW (10 hp), below the 11 kW (15 hp) of the three-axis VM10i
Table load is 150 kg (330 lb)
No tilt-axis range is given in the listed figures

Best For

Small five-axis parts in steel and aluminium with CAT 40 tooling Parts that fit a 198 mm (7.8 in) square rotary table Shops adding rotary work to an existing 40-taper tool crib Workpieces and fixtures up to 150 kg (330 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why choose the VM10Ui over the VM10UHSi?

For torque and tool size. The VM10Ui has a CAT 40 spindle with 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb) and takes tools up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). The VM10UHSi runs faster, to 20,000 rpm, but with a BT 30 spindle rated 5.4 Nm (4 ft-lb) and 3 kg (6.6 lb) tools. Travels and table are the same.

02 What spindle does the VM10Ui have?

A CAT 40 spindle running to 10,000 rpm, rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) and 47.7 Nm (35.2 ft-lb). It is fed from a 24-tool magazine with a tool-to-tool time of 2 sec.

03 What size parts fit the VM10Ui?

The rotary table is 198 mm (7.8 in) × 198 mm (7.8 in) and rated for 150 kg (330 lb). Travels are 534 mm (21.02 in) in X, 407 mm (16.02 in) in Y and 483 mm (19.01 in) in Z. Tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long also have to fit in that Z stroke.

04 How does the VM10Ui compare with the three-axis VM10i?

The VM10i has 661 mm (26.02 in) of X, a 762 mm (30 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in) table for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) and a 12,000 rpm, 11 kW (15 hp) CAT 40 spindle. The VM10Ui adds the rotary table and C axis at the cost of X travel, table size and some spindle power.