Hurco VM15Di

Est. $65,000 - $85,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

762 mm (30 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 VM15Di cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$65,000 - $85,000 (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 VM15Di is a 3-axis vertical machining center with 762 × 407 × 508 mm (30 × 16.02 × 20 in) of travel, a 900 × 406 mm (35.43 × 15.98 in) table and the strongest spindle among the VM models it is listed with: 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb) on a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 taper.

Its place in the range is easiest to see from two directions. Compared with the VM10i it keeps the same 407 mm (16.02 in) Y and 508 mm (20 in) Z but stretches X from 661 mm (26.02 in) to 762 mm (30 in) and the table from 762 mm (30 in) to 900 mm (35.43 in) long. Compared with the larger VM20i, which has 1,016 × 508 mm (40 × 20 in) of X and Y, it is the narrower machine, yet its spindle out-rates the VM20i's 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb).

That combination points at dense, hard-working parts rather than large ones. Steel and stainless components that fit inside 762 mm (30 in) of X get the most torque available in this group, and the extra table length allows a second vise or a longer fixture than the VM10i can hold. The 406 mm (15.98 in) table width still limits most setups to a single row.

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); the table for this model gives no tool-to-tool time. The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), the spindle nose reaches 101.6 mm (4 in) from it, and the machine weighs 3,360 kg (7,408 lb). Programming is through Hurco's WinMax control, either conversational or NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101.6 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	3,360 kg (7,408 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	17 kW (22.8 hp)
Spindle Torque	107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	24 tools
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	762 mm (30 in)
Y-Axis Travel	407 mm (16.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Table Size	900 mm (35.43 in) × 406 mm (15.98 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb), more than the 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb) of the bigger VM20i
762 mm (30 in) of X travel and a 900 × 406 mm (35.43 × 15.98 in) table, longer than the VM10i in both
508 mm (20 in) of Z travel with the spindle nose reaching 101.6 mm (4 in) from the table
24-tool CAT 40 changer taking tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb)
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating

Limitations

Y travel of 407 mm (16.02 in) and a 406 mm (15.98 in) wide table restrict wide parts and fixtures two deep
12,000 rpm top speed limits very small cutters in aluminium
Tool diameter is capped at 80 mm (3.15 in), which rules out larger face mills
The listed figures give no tool-to-tool time, so cycle estimates for tool-heavy jobs need it confirmed

Best For

Steel and stainless parts that need torque within 762 mm (30 in) of X Two-vise setups along a 900 mm (35.43 in) table Job-shop milling and drilling with CAT 40 tooling Parts up to 508 mm (20 in) of Z with tools and workholding

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VM15Di differ from the VM10i?

The VM15Di has 762 mm (30 in) of X and a 900 × 406 mm (35.43 × 15.98 in) table, and its spindle is rated 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb). The VM10i has 661 mm (26.02 in) of X, a 762 × 406 mm (30 × 15.98 in) table and an 11 kW (15 hp), 72.4 Nm (53.4 ft-lb) spindle. Y, Z, speed and tool count are the same.

02 Is the VM15Di's spindle stronger than the VM20i's?

Yes. The VM15Di lists 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb). The VM20i lists 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb). Both run to 12,000 rpm on CAT 40. The VM20i is the choice for larger parts, with 1,016 × 508 mm (40 × 20 in) of X and Y.

03 What tools does the VM15Di accept?

CAT 40 holders, 24 in the magazine. Each tool can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb).

04 How heavy a part can go on the table?

The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) including fixtures. It measures 900 × 406 mm (35.43 × 15.98 in). The machine itself weighs 3,360 kg (7,408 lb).