Hurco VMX6030i-50T

Est. $175,000 - $215,000 (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

8,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 50

Tool Capacity

30 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX6030i-50T cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$175,000 - $215,000 (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-50T is the CAT 50 build of the VMX6030 frame, a three-axis vertical machining center with 1,524 mm (60 in) of X, 762 mm (30 in) of Y and 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z over a 1,680 × 762 mm (66.14 × 30 in) table. Its 8,000 rpm spindle is rated 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb).

Put together, a wide table and a 50-taper spindle describe a machine for heavy plate work: mold bases, die shoes, base plates and large weldments in steel, where a big face mill clears stock across the full 762 mm (30 in) of Y. Hurco allows tools up to 120 mm (4.72 in) across and 15 kg (33 lb), so shell mills and boring heads that a CAT 40 changer cannot carry are usable. Maximum tool length is 300 mm (11.8 in).

The VMX6030i, the CAT 40 machine on the same frame, keeps 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp), 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) and a 40-tool magazine. The 50-taper version holds 30 tools. Tool-to-tool time is listed as 2 sec for both. For shops that also run small cutters in aluminium, that speed gap is the deciding factor; for shops that mostly hog steel, the extra torque and tool size of this build matter more.

Check two limits before committing heavy work. The table is rated 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), which a steel plate of this footprint plus fixtures can approach. And Z is 610 mm (24.02 in), with the spindle nose reaching 101 mm (4 in) from the table; the VMX64i-50T offers 762 mm (30 in) of Z and a 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) rating if either runs short. The machine weighs 11,647 kg (25,678 lb) and runs Hurco's WinMax control with conversational and NC programming.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,410 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	101 mm (4 in)
Machine Weight	11,647 kg (25,678 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	2 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	120 mm (4.72 in)
Max Tool Length	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 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

CAT 50 spindle with 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) and 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) for heavy steel cutting
762 mm (30 in) of Y on a 1,680 × 762 mm (66.14 × 30 in) table, wide enough for large plates
Tools up to 120 mm (4.72 in) in diameter and 15 kg (33 lb)
Tool-to-tool time listed at 2 sec
1,524 mm (60 in) of X travel

Limitations

8,000 rpm top speed, against 12,000 rpm on the VMX6030i
30-tool magazine, where the VMX6030i carries 40 tools
2,000 kg (4,410 lb) table load is modest for steel plate on a table this size
610 mm (24.02 in) of Z, less than the 762 mm (30 in) of the VMX64i-50T

Best For

Mold bases, die shoes and base plates in steel Face milling wide plates across 762 mm (30 in) of Y Shell mills and boring heads up to 120 mm (4.72 in) and 15 kg (33 lb) Long weldments and frames within 1,524 mm (60 in) of X

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What changes between the VMX6030i-50T and the VMX6030i?

The spindle and the magazine. The VMX6030i-50T has CAT 50, 8,000 rpm, 22.2 kW (29.7 hp), 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) and 30 tools. The VMX6030i has CAT 40, 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp), 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) and 40 tools. Travels, table and the 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) load are the same.

02 How big a tool can the VMX6030i-50T carry?

Up to 120 mm (4.72 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 15 kg (33 lb). That opens up shell mills, large indexable drills and boring heads, but tall tools also eat into the 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z, so check the stack-up on deep parts.

03 How does it compare with the VMX64i-50T?

The VMX64i-50T has the same 8,000 rpm CAT 50 spindle but more room: 1,626 mm (64.02 in) of X, 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y, 762 mm (30 in) of Z and a 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) table load, with 32 tools. The VMX6030i-50T is the choice when 1,524 × 762 × 610 mm (60 × 30 × 24.02 in) is enough.

04 What does the VMX6030i-50T weigh?

Hurco lists 11,647 kg (25,678 lb). Plan the foundation and rigging around that, and add up to 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) on the table when sizing the floor.