Hurco VMX30i

Est. $90,000 - $115,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

762 mm (30 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 / 40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX30i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$90,000 - $115,000

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 VMX30i is a 3-axis vertical machining center with 762 × 508 × 610 mm (30 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel, a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table and a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle whose torque figure stands out in its family: 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) from 13.4 kW (18 hp).

That torque is the reason to look at this model. The VMX30Di, built on the same envelope, lists 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) and 15 kW (20 hp) at up to 15,000 rpm. The VMX30i therefore has a little less power and a lower top speed than the VMX30Di, yet more than twice its torque, which is what matters when a large drill, a heavy tap or a face mill in steel pulls the spindle down to low rpm. Shops cutting steel, cast iron and stainless will feel that difference; shops running small end mills in aluminium will feel the 12,000 rpm ceiling more.

The envelope adds length to the VMX24i layout. X grows to 762 mm (30 in) and the table to 1,020 mm (40.16 in), against 610 mm (24.02 in) and 762 mm (29.92 in) on the VMX24i, while Y stays at 508 mm (20 in) and Z at 610 mm (24.02 in). The tall Z, with the spindle nose 152 mm (6 in) above the table at its lowest, leaves room for risers, tombstones and tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long.

The tool magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools, so confirm which size a given machine carries. Tools can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb), and tool-to-tool time is 2 sec. The table is rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), the machine weighs 4,780 kg (10,538 lb), and Hurco's WinMax control takes both conversational and NC programs.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	152 mm (6 in)
Machine Weight	4,780 kg (10,538 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	13.4 kW (18 hp)
Spindle Torque	213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	30 / 40 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	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

213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) of spindle torque, against 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) on the VMX30Di
610 mm (24.02 in) of Z travel and tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long
1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table with 762 mm (30 in) of X, longer than the VMX24i
Tool magazine listed at 30 / 40 tools
1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating

Limitations

Top speed is 12,000 rpm, against 15,000 rpm on the VMX30Di
Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec, slower than the 1.5 sec of the VMX30Di
Spindle power of 13.4 kW (18 hp) is below the 15 kW (20 hp) of the VMX30Di
Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) and tool weight to 7 kg (15.4 lb)

Best For

Steel, stainless and cast iron parts that load the spindle at low rpm Large drills, taps and face milling with CAT 40 tools Tall parts and tombstone setups within 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z Parts up to 762 mm (30 in) long on a 1,020 mm (40.16 in) table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VMX30i and the VMX30Di?

The spindle. The VMX30i is rated 13.4 kW (18 hp) and 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lb) at up to 12,000 rpm, with a 2 sec tool change. The VMX30Di is rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) at up to 15,000 rpm, with a 1.5 sec change. Travels and table are the same.

02 How big is the VMX30i's work envelope?

762 × 508 × 610 mm (30 × 20 × 24.02 in) of X, Y and Z travel over a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). The spindle nose comes within 152 mm (6 in) of the table.

03 How many tools does the VMX30i hold?

The table lists 30 / 40 tools, so check the magazine size on the quotation. 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).

04 How heavy is the VMX30i?

4,780 kg (10,538 lb). Make sure the floor and the delivery route can take that weight, and allow for the fixture and part within the 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) table rating.