Hurco VMX42i

Est. $110,000 - $145,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

30 / 40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX42i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$110,000 - $145,000

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 VMX42i is the 12,000 rpm build of the VMX42 frame: a three-axis, CAT 40 vertical machining center with 1,067 mm (42.01 in) of X, 610 mm (24.02 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z. The spindle is rated 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb), and the table measures 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) with a 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) load rating.

That spindle is the general-purpose choice on this frame. The VMX42Di uses the same travels and table but swaps to a 15,000 rpm, 15 kW (20 hp) spindle with 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb). The VMX42i keeps two and a half times that torque, so it is the build for steel, cast iron, bigger drills and face mills, at the cost of some top speed. In practice a job shop that does not know next year's work mix is safer on the VMX42i.

Z travel equals Y travel at 610 mm (24.02 in), and minimum spindle nose to table is 152 mm (6 in). Together they leave room for a vise on a riser or a short fixture with long tools in the spindle, which is useful on deep pockets. Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec. The magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools, so confirm the capacity on a particular machine, and tools are limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) length and 7 kg (15.4 lb).

When parts outgrow the table, the next step is the VMX50i, with 1,270 mm (50 in) of X, 661 mm (26.02 in) of Y, a 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table and a 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) load, on the same 12,000 rpm spindle. The VMX42i itself weighs 6,450 kg (14,190 lb). Programming is through Hurco's WinMax control, in conversational mode at the machine or as NC code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	1,750 kg (3,850 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	152 mm (6 in)
Machine Weight	6,450 kg (14,190 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	18 kW (24 hp)
Spindle Torque	238.7 Nm (176.1 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	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

238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) and 18 kW (24 hp) at up to 12,000 rpm, enough spindle for steel as well as aluminium
610 mm (24.02 in) of Z with 152 mm (6 in) minimum spindle nose to table leaves room for tall setups
1,750 kg (3,850 lb) table load on a 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) table
Lightest machine of its group at 6,450 kg (14,190 lb), which eases rigging and floor loading
Conversational and NC programming through Hurco's WinMax control

Limitations

12,000 rpm top speed, below the 15,000 rpm of the VMX42Di, limits very small cutters
2 sec tool-to-tool, slower than the 1.5 sec listed for the VMX42Di
Tools are capped at 80 mm (3.15 in) diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb)
X travel of 1,067 mm (42.01 in) against 1,270 mm (50 in) on the VMX50i, so long parts or multi-vise layouts need the bigger frame

Best For

Job-shop work mixing steel and aluminium on a CAT 40 spindle Parts and vises within 1,067 × 610 mm (42.01 × 24.02 in) of X and Y Deep pockets and tall setups using the 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z Shops that program at the machine with conversational WinMax

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Should I choose the VMX42i or the VMX42Di?

Choose by spindle. The VMX42i has 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) to 12,000 rpm, which suits steel and heavier cuts. The VMX42Di has 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) to 15,000 rpm with a 1.5 sec tool change, which suits small tools and aluminium. Both share the 1,067 × 610 × 610 mm (42.01 × 24.02 × 24.02 in) travels.

02 How large a part fits on the VMX42i?

The table is 1,270 × 610 mm (50 × 24.02 in) and is rated for 1,750 kg (3,850 lb). Travels are 1,067 mm (42.01 in) in X and 610 mm (24.02 in) in both Y and Z, with a minimum spindle nose to table distance of 152 mm (6 in).

03 How many tools does the VMX42i hold?

Hurco lists the magazine as 30 / 40 tools, so check the capacity on the machine you are buying. Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec, and each CAT 40 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 What does the VMX50i add over the VMX42i?

Envelope and load. The VMX50i has 1,270 mm (50 in) of X and 661 mm (26.02 in) of Y on a 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table rated for 2,000 kg (4,410 lb). Z travel stays at 610 mm (24.02 in), and the 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp) spindle is the same.