Hurco VMX42SRTi

Est. $250,000 - $330,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,067 mm (42 in)

Y Travel

610 mm (24.01 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.01 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX42SRTi cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $330,000 (new)

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hurco VMX42SRTi is a five-axis machining center on a 42-inch-class frame: 1,067 mm (42 in) of X, 610 mm (24.01 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.01 in) of Z, a 1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in) table for 1,360 kg (3,000 lb), and a CAT 40 spindle to 12,000 rpm rated 36.5 kW (48 hp) and 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb).

It is the general-purpose member of the VMX42 five-axis models. The spindle keeps the CAT 40 interface most job shops already stock, and its 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb) matches the VMX42SWi as the highest torque on this frame. The VMX42HSRTi on the same frame trades that for speed, running to 24,000 rpm on HSK-63A but with 82.9 Nm (61.2 ft-lb). For a shop cutting steel brackets one week and aluminium housings the next, the SRTi is the safer fit.

Rotary motion is a B axis of +92° / -92° at 50 rpm and a C axis of 360° at 100 rpm. With a full 1,270 mm (50 in) table, parts that would never fit a compact trunnion machine can still be machined on five sides, and long fixtures can hold several parts for indexed work. Spindle nose to table is listed as 9 mm (0.35 in).

One figure to weigh is the tool change. The VMX42SRTi lists 4 sec tool-to-tool, where the VMX42HSRTi and VMX42SWi list 2 sec. On large parts with long cutting times that hardly matters; on short cycles with many tools it does. The magazine holds 40 tools of up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The machine weighs 8,400 kg (18,520 lb). Programming is on Hurco's WinMax control, conversational or G-code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
B Axis Speed	50 rpm
C Axis Speed	100 rpm
Max Table Load	1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	9 mm (0.35 in)
Machine Weight	8,400 kg (18,520 lb)
X-Axis Travel	1,067 mm (42 in)
Y-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.01 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.01 in)
B Axis Range	+92° / -92°
C Axis Range	360°
Spindle Motor Power	36.5 kW (48 hp)
Spindle Torque	120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	4 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	76 mm (3 in)
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Table Size	1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CAT 40 spindle rated 36.5 kW (48 hp) and 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb)
Full 1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in) table rated for 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
B axis of +92° / -92° and C axis of 360° at 100 rpm
610 mm (24.01 in) of both Y and Z travel
Uses common CAT 40 holders rather than HSK

Limitations

4 sec tool-to-tool, twice the 2 sec of the VMX42HSRTi
12,000 rpm limits small-tool work in aluminium compared with the 24,000 rpm VMX42HSRTi
Tools are limited to 250 mm (9.8 in) in length
Table load of 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) is below the 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) of the VMX42SWi

Best For

Mixed five-axis work in steel and aluminium with CAT 40 tools Large parts and long fixtures on a 1,270 mm (50 in) table Five-sided machining of housings, manifolds and plates Workpieces and fixtures up to 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Should I choose the VMX42SRTi or the VMX42HSRTi?

Choose by spindle. The VMX42SRTi has CAT 40 to 12,000 rpm with 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb), suited to general work and steel. The VMX42HSRTi has HSK-63A to 24,000 rpm with 82.9 Nm (61.2 ft-lb), suited to high-speed finishing. The VMX42HSRTi also changes tools in 2 sec against 4 sec.

02 What rotary axes does the VMX42SRTi have?

A B axis that swings +92° / -92° at 50 rpm and a C axis that turns 360° at 100 rpm. Together with 1,067 mm (42 in) of X they let a large part be machined on several faces in one setup.

03 How heavy a part can the VMX42SRTi hold?

The table is 1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in) and rated for 1,360 kg (3,000 lb), fixture included. If load matters more than a C axis, the VMX42SWi is rated for 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) on a table of the same size.

04 What tool sizes does the VMX42SRTi take?

CAT 40 tools up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb), with 40 pockets and a 4 sec tool-to-tool time. Long-reach tools beyond 250 mm (9.8 in) will not fit.