Hurco VMX50i

Est. $120,000 - $160,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,270 mm (50 in)

Y Travel

661 mm (26.02 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 VMX50i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$120,000 - $160,000 (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 VMX50i is a three-axis vertical machining center with 1,270 mm (50 in) of X, 661 mm (26.02 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z, built around a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle rated 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb). Its table is 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) and takes 2,000 kg (4,410 lb).

The size is the reason to pick it. Against the VMX42i, which has the identical spindle, the VMX50i adds X and Y travel, a longer and wider table and a higher load rating than that machine's 1,750 kg (3,850 lb). That makes room for two vises end to end with space for a fixture plate, or for long extrusions and plates that would hang off a 1,270 mm (50 in) table. Z travel does not grow: both stay at 610 mm (24.02 in).

The spindle comes down to 101 mm (4 in) above the table, much closer than on the VMX42i. Thin plate held directly on the table can be reached with short, stiff tools, though tall work on risers uses up the Z stroke sooner. Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec, the magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools, and each tool may be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) across, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Hurco builds the same frame as the VMX50i-50T, with a CAT 50 spindle of 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) that tops out at 8,000 rpm. Buyers cutting mostly aluminium or mixed work with tools under 80 mm (3.15 in) will want the VMX50i for its higher speed; heavy steel roughing points to the VMX50i-50T. The VMX50i weighs 8,680 kg (19,096 lb) and is programmed through WinMax, either conversationally or in NC.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,410 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	8,680 kg (19,096 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	1,270 mm (50 in)
Y-Axis Travel	661 mm (26.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Table Size	1,500 mm (59.06 in) × 660 mm (25.98 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,270 × 661 × 610 mm (50 × 26.02 × 24.02 in) of travel on a 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table
2,000 kg (4,410 lb) table load, up from 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) on the VMX42i
12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb)
101 mm (4 in) minimum spindle nose to table lets short tools reach thin work
Magazine listed as 30 / 40 tools with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time

Limitations

Z travel stays at 610 mm (24.02 in), no more than on the smaller VMX42i
Tools limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb); larger cutters need the VMX50i-50T
238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) is well short of the 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) of the VMX50i-50T for heavy steel roughing
At 8,680 kg (19,096 lb) it needs a floor and rigging plan well beyond the VMX42i

Best For

Long plates and extrusions up to 1,500 mm (59.06 in) of table length Multi-vise setups that need 1,270 mm (50 in) of X Mixed aluminium and steel work on a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle Workpieces and fixtures up to 2,000 kg (4,410 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VMX50i compare with the VMX50i-50T?

Same travels, table and 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) load. The VMX50i has a CAT 40 spindle to 12,000 rpm with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb). The VMX50i-50T has CAT 50 to 8,000 rpm with 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb), weighs 9,380 kg (20,636 lb) and holds 30 tools.

02 What does the VMX50i offer over the VMX42i?

More X and Y: 1,270 mm (50 in) and 661 mm (26.02 in), where the VMX42i has 1,067 mm (42.01 in) and 610 mm (24.02 in). The table grows to 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) and the load rating to 2,000 kg (4,410 lb). Spindle, Z travel and tool limits are the same.

03 How close does the spindle come to the table?

The minimum spindle nose to table distance is 101 mm (4 in), with 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z travel above that. Low setups suit it well; tall fixtures on risers plus long tools can run out of stroke, so check the stack-up of fixture, part and longest tool.

04 What tools can the VMX50i carry?

CAT 40 tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Hurco lists the magazine as 30 / 40 tools, so confirm the fitted capacity, and tool-to-tool time is 2 sec.