Hurco VMX42Di

Est. $120,000 - $155,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,067 mm (42.01 in)

Y Travel

610 mm (24.02 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 VMX42Di cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $155,000 (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 VMX42Di is the 15,000 rpm build of the VMX42 three-axis vertical machining center. It moves 1,067 × 610 × 610 mm (42.01 × 24.02 × 24.02 in) over a 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) table, and its CAT 40 spindle is rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb). Envelope, table and the 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) table load are shared with the VMX42i. The spindle and the tool change are where the two part ways.

The VMX42i tops out at 12,000 rpm but carries 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb). The Di gives up well over half of that torque for its higher top speed. That is a sensible trade for small end mills, aluminium, finishing passes and fine detail work, where surface speed on a small cutter matters more than torque at low rpm. A shop that face-mills steel or runs large drills most of the day is better served by the VMX42i.

Tool change is quicker as well. Hurco lists 1.5 sec tool-to-tool here against 2 sec on the VMX42i, which adds up on parts with many short operations. The magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools, so confirm which one a given machine carries. Tools can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb).

One detail to check against your tallest setups: minimum spindle nose to table is 125 mm (4.9 in), against 152 mm (6 in) on the VMX42i. The machine weighs 6,610 kg (14,573 lb). Like every Hurco, it runs the WinMax control, which programs conversationally at the machine as well as from G-code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,750 kg (3,850 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	125 mm (4.9 in)
Machine Weight	6,610 kg (14,573 lb)
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	1,067 mm (42.01 in)
Y-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Table Size	1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.02 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

15,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle, the fastest of the 40-taper VMX42 builds, suited to small cutters and finishing
1.5 sec tool-to-tool, quicker than the 2 sec listed for the VMX42i
1,067 × 610 × 610 mm (42.01 × 24.02 × 24.02 in) of travel on a 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) table
1,750 kg (3,850 lb) table load, the same rating as the VMX42i
WinMax control accepts conversational programs written at the machine as well as G-code

Limitations

95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) of spindle torque, well under the 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) of the VMX42i, limits heavy roughing and large drills
15 kW (20 hp) spindle rating, below the 18 kW (24 hp) of the VMX42i
Tools are limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb), so large face mills and heavy boring heads are out
Magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools; check which capacity a particular machine has

Best For

Aluminium parts machined with small end mills at up to 15,000 rpm Finishing and detail work where spindle speed matters more than torque Jobs with many tool changes, helped by 1.5 sec tool-to-tool Parts and fixtures within 1,067 × 610 mm (42.01 × 24.02 in) of X and Y

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VMX42Di and the VMX42i?

The spindle and the tool change. The VMX42Di 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 VMX42i runs to 12,000 rpm with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb), and changes tools in 2 sec. Travels, the 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) table and the 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) table load are the same.

02 Is the VMX42Di suited to steel?

For light cuts and finishing, yes. The 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) torque rating is the limit for heavy roughing, large-diameter face mills and big drills in steel. If those make up most of the work, the VMX42i on the same frame offers 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb).

03 What tool sizes does the VMX42Di take?

The CAT 40 tool changer takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools, and tool-to-tool time is 1.5 sec.

04 Is there a faster Hurco on the same envelope?

The VMX42HSRTi shares the 1,067 mm (42 in) X travel and runs to 24,000 rpm on an HSK-63A spindle, but it is a five-axis machine with a 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) table load. Among the three-axis VMX42 builds, the VMX42Di at 15,000 rpm is the faster one.

05 How heavy is the VMX42Di?

Hurco lists 6,610 kg (14,573 lb), slightly more than the 6,450 kg (14,190 lb) of the VMX42i. Plan floor loading, rigging and the foundation around that figure plus the table load of up to 1,750 kg (3,850 lb).