Hurco VMX24i

Est. $85,000 - $115,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

610 mm (24.02 in)

Y Travel

508 mm (20 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.02 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX24i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$85,000 - $115,000 (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 VMX24i is a 3-axis vertical machining center with a near-square working area: 610 × 508 × 610 mm (24.02 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel over a 762 × 510 mm (29.92 × 20.08 in) table, driven by a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle rated 9 kW (12 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb).

The Z axis is what sets it apart. With 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z and the spindle nose 152 mm (6 in) above the table at its lowest, there is room for tall parts, angle plates, a tombstone or a vise on a riser, and still space for long tools. The changer accepts tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long, so deep pockets and long drills are within reach. A table only 762 mm (29.92 in) long is the other side of that bargain: the VMX24i suits tall, compact work rather than long parts.

Its sibling the VMX24Di shares the envelope but takes a different spindle, 15,000 rpm with 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) from the same 9 kW (12 hp). The VMX24i keeps the higher torque figure, 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb), and stops at 12,000 rpm. For steel, larger drills and taps, that is the better match; the VMX24Di is the pick for small cutters in aluminium.

The 30-tool magazine changes in 2 sec tool to tool and takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), and the machine weighs 4,710 kg (10,384 lb), lighter than the VMX24Di at 5,090 kg (11,222 lb). Programs are written in Hurco's WinMax, conversationally or as NC code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	152 mm (6 in)
Machine Weight	4,710 kg (10,384 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	9 kW (12 hp)
Spindle Torque	95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Tool to Tool Time	2 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	80 mm (3.15 in)
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
X-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Table Size	762 mm (29.92 in) × 510 mm (20.08 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

610 mm (24.02 in) of Z travel for tall parts, fixtures and long tools
Tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long in a 30-tool changer
95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) of spindle torque, against 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) on the VMX24Di
508 mm (20 in) of Y on a 510 mm (20.08 in) wide table, so fixtures can sit two deep
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating

Limitations

610 mm (24.02 in) of X on a 762 mm (29.92 in) table limits long parts
Spindle power is 9 kW (12 hp), modest for heavy stock removal
12,000 rpm, against 15,000 rpm on the VMX24Di, limits small-cutter work
Tool diameter is capped at 80 mm (3.15 in) and tool weight at 7 kg (15.4 lb)

Best For

Tall parts and tombstone or angle-plate setups within 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z Deep pockets and long drills with tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) Steel and general job-shop parts with CAT 40 tooling Compact parts that need Y and Z more than X

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VMX24i and the VMX24Di?

The spindle and changer. The VMX24i runs to 12,000 rpm with 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) and changes tools in 2 sec. The VMX24Di runs to 15,000 rpm with 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) and changes in 1.5 sec. Both are rated 9 kW (12 hp) and share 610 × 508 × 610 mm (24.02 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel.

02 How tall a part fits in the VMX24i?

Z travel is 610 mm (24.02 in) and the spindle nose comes within 152 mm (6 in) of the table. Subtract the fixture height and the longest tool, up to 300 mm (11.8 in), to see how much room the part has.

03 How does the VMX24i compare with the VMX30i?

The VMX30i adds X travel, 762 mm (30 in) against 610 mm (24.02 in), on a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table, and its spindle lists 13.4 kW (18 hp) and 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb). Y, Z and the 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle speed are common to both.

04 What tools does the VMX24i accept?

30 CAT 40 tools, each up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec.