Hurco VMX64i

Est. $140,000 - $180,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,626 mm (64.02 in)

Y Travel

864 mm (34.02 in)

Z Travel

762 mm (30 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

30 / 40 / 96 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX64i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$140,000 - $180,000 (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 VMX64i is a three-axis vertical machining center sized for tall as well as long work: 1,626 mm (64.02 in) of X, 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y and 762 mm (30 in) of Z, over a 1,676 × 889 mm (65.98 × 35 in) table rated 2,722 kg (6,000 lb). The spindle is CAT 40, 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb).

Z is the figure that sets it apart. Up to the VMX6030i, the VMX machines in this group stop at 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z; the VMX64i adds a good deal more, which leaves room for angle plates, tombstone-style fixtures, rotary tables with tall parts, and long drills or extensions. The minimum spindle nose to table distance is 127 mm (5 in). The table is also the heaviest-rated of the VMX sizes listed alongside it, ahead of the 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) of the longer VMX84i.

The magazine is offered in three sizes, listed as 30 / 40 / 96 tools. The 96-tool option suits shops that keep a standard tool set loaded across many part numbers, or that run families of parts without resetting the magazine. Confirm which capacity a given machine has. Tool-to-tool time is 2 sec, and tools are limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb).

That 80 mm (3.15 in) limit and the 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) rating are the reasons to consider the VMX64i-50T on the same frame, which has a CAT 50 spindle of 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) and 8,000 rpm. The VMX64i weighs 14,600 kg (32,187 lb) and is programmed on Hurco's WinMax control, at the machine in conversational mode or from NC files.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,722 kg (6,000 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	127 mm (5 in)
Machine Weight	14,600 kg (32,187 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 / 96 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	1,626 mm (64.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	864 mm (34.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in)
Table Size	1,676 mm (65.98 in) × 889 mm (35 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

762 mm (30 in) of Z travel, more than the 610 mm (24.02 in) of the VMX6030i
2,722 kg (6,000 lb) table load on a 1,676 × 889 mm (65.98 × 35 in) table
Magazine options listed as 30 / 40 / 96 tools
1,626 × 864 mm (64.02 × 34.02 in) of X and Y for large plates and multi-part fixtures
12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb)

Limitations

Tools limited to 80 mm (3.15 in) diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb), small for a machine of this envelope
238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) of torque, against 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) on the VMX64i-50T
Weighs 14,600 kg (32,187 lb), which calls for a proper foundation and heavy rigging
Magazine capacity varies by build, so the tool count must be confirmed per machine

Best For

Tall parts, angle plates and rotary setups using 762 mm (30 in) of Z Heavy fixtures and workpieces up to 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) High-mix work that keeps a large tool set loaded in a 96-tool magazine Large plates within 1,626 × 864 mm (64.02 × 34.02 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VMX64i compare with the VMX6030i?

The VMX64i is larger in all three axes: 1,626 × 864 × 762 mm (64.02 × 34.02 × 30 in), where the VMX6030i has 1,524 × 762 × 610 mm (60 × 30 × 24.02 in). Its table load is 2,722 kg (6,000 lb), against 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) on the VMX6030i. Both have the 12,000 rpm, 18 kW (24 hp) CAT 40 spindle.

02 How many tools can the VMX64i hold?

Hurco lists 30 / 40 / 96 tools, which are the magazine sizes offered, so check the one fitted. Each tool can be up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb), and tool-to-tool time is 2 sec.

03 Should I choose the VMX64i or the VMX64i-50T?

Choose by spindle. The VMX64i-50T has CAT 50, 8,000 rpm, 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) with 32 tools, for heavy roughing and large cutters. The VMX64i keeps 12,000 rpm for smaller tools and offers up to 96 tools. Travels, table and the 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) load are the same.

04 Why choose the VMX64i over the longer VMX84i?

If parts fit within 1,626 mm (64.02 in) of X, the VMX64i has the higher table rating, 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) against 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) on the VMX84i, and a slightly wider table at 889 mm (35 in). Both have 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y and 762 mm (30 in) of Z.