Hurco VMX30Di

Est. $100,000 - $130,000 (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

508 mm (20 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.02 in)

Max Spindle

15,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

30 / 40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX30Di cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$100,000 - $130,000 (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 VMX30Di is a 15,000 rpm, 40-taper vertical machining center with 762 × 508 × 610 mm (30 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel and a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table. Its spindle is rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb), and tools change in 1.5 sec, so it is set up for speed across a mid-size envelope.

The obvious comparison is the VMX30i, which shares the travels and table. The VMX30i stops at 12,000 rpm and changes in 2 sec, but lists 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of torque from 13.4 kW (18 hp). The VMX30Di is the one to pick when cycle time comes from many small tools, high surface speeds in aluminium and frequent tool changes. For drilling and tapping large holes in steel, the VMX30i has the stronger low end.

A second point of difference is the spindle-to-table distance. On the VMX30Di the spindle nose comes down to 125 mm (4.9 in) above the table, closer than the 152 mm (6 in) of the VMX30i, which helps with short tools on low parts and thin plates. At the other end, 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z and tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long leave room for tall fixtures.

The tool magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools; which one a machine has should be confirmed on the order. Tools can be 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 4,780 kg. Programming is through Hurco's WinMax control, conversational or NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	125 mm (4.9 in)
Machine Weight	4,780 kg
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (20 hp)
Spindle Torque	95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	30 / 40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	1.5 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	762 mm (30 in)
Y-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Table Size	1,020 mm (40.16 in) × 510 mm (20.08 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

15,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle rated 15 kW (20 hp)
1.5 sec tool-to-tool time, quicker than the 2 sec of the VMX30i
Spindle nose reaches 125 mm (4.9 in) from the table, against 152 mm (6 in) on the VMX30i
762 × 508 × 610 mm (30 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel over a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table
Tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long, with the magazine listed at 30 / 40 tools

Limitations

95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) of torque, less than half the 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of the VMX30i
Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.15 in), so large face mills are out
508 mm (20 in) of Y limits wide plates and deep fixture layouts
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating constrains heavy fixtures and castings

Best For

Aluminium parts with small end mills at up to 15,000 rpm Production parts with frequent tool changes Thin plates and low parts machined with short tools Mid-size parts up to 762 mm (30 in) of X

Frequently Asked Questions

01 VMX30Di or VMX30i: which should I choose?

The VMX30Di runs to 15,000 rpm with 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) and changes tools in 1.5 sec. The VMX30i runs to 12,000 rpm with 13.4 kW (18 hp) and 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) and changes in 2 sec. Pick the VMX30Di for speed and small tools, the VMX30i for torque in steel.

02 How does the VMX30Di compare with the VMX24Di?

Both run to 15,000 rpm. The VMX30Di has 762 mm (30 in) of X and a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table, where the VMX24Di has 610 mm (24.02 in) and a 762 × 510 mm (29.92 × 20.08 in) table. The VMX24Di spindle is rated 9 kW (12 hp) and 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb).

03 What tools does the VMX30Di take?

CAT 40 holders, with the magazine listed at 30 / 40 tools. Each tool can be 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 1.5 sec.

04 How much does the VMX30Di weigh?

4,780 kg. The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of part and fixture, which should be checked against any rotary unit or heavy workholding planned for it.