Hurco VMX50i-50T

Est. $135,000 - $175,000 (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

8,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 50

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX50i-50T cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$135,000 - $175,000 (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-50T puts a CAT 50 spindle on the VMX50 frame. Travels are 1,270 mm (50 in) in X, 661 mm (26.02 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) in Z, and the spindle runs to 8,000 rpm with 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb). The 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table is rated 2,000 kg (4,410 lb).

Everything that matters about this build follows from the 50 taper. Torque is roughly half as much again as the 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) of the CAT 40 VMX50i, and the tool limits open up to 125 mm (4.92 in) diameter and 15 kg (33 lb) per tool, against 80 mm (3.15 in) and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on the VMX50i. Large face mills, indexable drills and boring heads that a CAT 40 changer refuses are in range here. The larger taper face also holds long tools more rigidly, which helps when chatter, not power, sets the depth of cut.

The trade is speed and tool count. The spindle stops at 8,000 rpm against 12,000 rpm on the VMX50i, so small carbide end mills in aluminium will run below their ideal surface speed. The magazine holds 30 tools, and a change takes 4 sec tool-to-tool, double the 2 sec of the VMX50i. On parts with dozens of short operations that difference shows in cycle time.

The frame carries extra mass for the job: 9,380 kg (20,636 lb) against 8,680 kg (19,096 lb) for the VMX50i. Minimum spindle nose to table is 101 mm (4 in) and maximum tool length 300 mm (11.8 in), so check tall fixtures against the 610 mm (24.02 in) Z stroke. Programs can be written conversationally on the WinMax control or loaded as NC code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,410 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	9,380 kg (20,636 lb)
Spindle Motor Power	22.2 kW (29.7 hp)
Spindle Torque	353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 50
Tool Capacity	30 tools
Tool to Tool Time	4 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	125 mm (4.92 in)
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 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

CAT 50 spindle with 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) and 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) for heavy cuts in steel and cast iron
Takes tools up to 125 mm (4.92 in) in diameter and 15 kg (33 lb), against 80 mm (3.15 in) and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on the VMX50i
1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table with a 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) load rating
9,380 kg (20,636 lb) machine weight, heavier than the 40-taper VMX50i
1,270 mm (50 in) of X for long parts and multiple vises

Limitations

8,000 rpm top speed, against 12,000 rpm on the VMX50i, holds back small tools and aluminium
4 sec tool-to-tool, twice the 2 sec of the VMX50i
30-tool magazine with no larger option listed
Z travel of 610 mm (24.02 in) is the same as on the VMX50i, so the larger tools eat into the working height

Best For

Heavy roughing in steel and cast iron with large face mills Boring heads and indexable drills up to 125 mm (4.92 in) diameter Long plates and weldments on a 1,500 mm (59.06 in) table Fixtured work up to 2,000 kg (4,410 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Should I buy the VMX50i-50T or the 40-taper VMX50i?

Decide on torque and tool size against speed. The VMX50i-50T gives 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) and tools to 125 mm (4.92 in) and 15 kg (33 lb), but stops at 8,000 rpm and changes tools in 4 sec. The VMX50i runs to 12,000 rpm with a 2 sec change but has 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) and an 80 mm (3.15 in) tool limit.

02 How many tools does the VMX50i-50T hold?

30 CAT 50 tools. Each can be up to 125 mm (4.92 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 15 kg (33 lb), and Hurco lists 4 sec tool-to-tool. Jobs needing more than 30 tools will need tools shared between setups.

03 What is the working envelope?

X 1,270 mm (50 in), Y 661 mm (26.02 in) and Z 610 mm (24.02 in), over a 1,500 × 660 mm (59.06 × 25.98 in) table rated 2,000 kg (4,410 lb). The spindle nose comes within 101 mm (4 in) of the table.

04 How heavy is the VMX50i-50T?

Hurco lists 9,380 kg (20,636 lb), against 8,680 kg (19,096 lb) for the VMX50i. Plan the foundation and rigging for that, plus up to 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) on the table.