Hurco VMX6030i

Est. $160,000 - $200,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,524 mm (60 in)

Y Travel

762 mm (30 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.02 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX6030i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$160,000 - $200,000 (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 VMX6030i is a large three-axis vertical machining center with 1,524 mm (60 in) of X and 762 mm (30 in) of Y, plus 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z. A 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle rated 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) drives it, and the table is 1,680 × 762 mm (66.14 × 30 in).

The deep Y axis is what separates it from the VMX50i, which offers 661 mm (26.02 in) of Y on a 660 mm (25.98 in) wide table. The VMX6030i gives a full 762 mm (30 in) in both, so wide plates, mold bases and fixture plates carrying two rows of parts fit without overhang. X grows as well, to 1,524 mm (60 in) on a table 1,680 mm (66.14 in) long.

Two figures did not grow with the table. Load capacity is 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), the same as on the VMX50i, so a large steel fixture plate loaded with parts should be weighed before it goes on. Z travel is also unchanged at 610 mm (24.02 in), with the spindle nose reaching 101 mm (4 in) from the table. Buyers who need more height or load should look at the VMX64i, which has 762 mm (30 in) of Z and a 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) table rating.

The tool changer holds 40 tools with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time. Tool diameter is limited to 76 mm (3 in), slightly less than the 80 mm (3.15 in) allowed on the VMX50i, with 300 mm (11.8 in) maximum length and 7 kg (15.4 lb) per tool. The machine weighs 11,833 kg (26,087 lb). Hurco's WinMax control handles both conversational and NC programs.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,410 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	11,833 kg (26,087 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	40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	2 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	76 mm (3 in)
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
X-Axis Travel	1,524 mm (60 in)
Y-Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.02 in)
Table Size	1,680 mm (66.14 in) × 762 mm (30 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

762 mm (30 in) of Y travel on a table 762 mm (30 in) wide, for wide plates and two-row fixtures
1,524 mm (60 in) of X on a 1,680 mm (66.14 in) long table
12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb)
40-tool magazine with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time
101 mm (4 in) minimum spindle nose to table distance for short tools on low work

Limitations

Table load of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) is no higher than on the smaller VMX50i
Z travel of 610 mm (24.02 in), against 762 mm (30 in) on the VMX64i
Tool diameter capped at 76 mm (3 in) and tool weight at 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Weighs 11,833 kg (26,087 lb), which needs a suitable foundation and heavy rigging

Best For

Wide plates and mold bases needing 762 mm (30 in) of Y Fixture plates with two rows of parts along 1,524 mm (60 in) of X Aluminium and steel work on a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle Jobs that call for up to 40 tools in the magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VMX6030i differ from the VMX50i?

It is bigger in X and Y: 1,524 mm (60 in) and 762 mm (30 in), where the VMX50i has 1,270 mm (50 in) and 661 mm (26.02 in). The table grows to 1,680 × 762 mm (66.14 × 30 in). Z travel of 610 mm (24.02 in), the 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) load and the 12,000 rpm spindle stay the same.

02 Is there a CAT 50 version of the VMX6030i?

Yes, the VMX6030i-50T uses the same travels and table with a CAT 50 spindle of 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) that runs to 8,000 rpm, and a 30-tool magazine instead of 40.

03 How much can the VMX6030i table carry?

2,000 kg (4,410 lb). On a 1,680 × 762 mm (66.14 × 30 in) table it is easy to build a fixture that approaches that figure, so add up the plate, vises and parts. The VMX64i is rated 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) if more is needed.

04 What are the tool limits on the VMX6030i?

The changer holds 40 CAT 40 tools, each up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec. Larger face mills or boring heads point to the VMX6030i-50T.