Hurco VMX84i

Est. $200,000 - $260,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

2,134 mm (84.02 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

40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX84i cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $260,000 (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 VMX84i is a long-bed three-axis vertical machining center with 2,134 mm (84.02 in) of X, 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y and 762 mm (30 in) of Z. Its table measures 2,184 × 865 mm (85.98 × 34.06 in) and is rated 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). The CAT 40 spindle runs to 12,000 rpm with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb).

Length is the reason to buy it. Over two metres of X takes long rails, extrusions, frames and manifold blocks in a single setup, or lets several vises stand in a row so that one operator loads one station while the machine cuts another. Y and Z match the VMX64i, so the extra table length is the main gain over that machine. Two figures go the other way: the VMX64i has a slightly wider 889 mm (35 in) table and a higher 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) load rating. Spread a heavy plate along the full length here and the 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) limit arrives sooner than the size of the table suggests.

Tooling is on the light side for a machine of this length. The changer holds 40 tools, each up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb), with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time. Shops planning large face mills or heavy boring should look at the VMX84i-50T, which has a CAT 50 spindle of 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) on the same travels. Hurco also builds the VMX84SWi on this envelope as a five-axis machine.

The spindle nose comes within 127 mm (5 in) of the table. Plan the floor for 16,730 kg (36,806 lb) of machine and for the long footprint that a 2,134 mm (84.02 in) X axis implies. Hurco's WinMax control programs it conversationally or through NC code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Table Load	2,268 kg (5,000 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	127 mm (5 in)
Machine Weight	16,730 kg (36,806 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	2,134 mm (84.02 in)
Y-Axis Travel	864 mm (34.02 in)
Z-Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in)
Table Size	2,184 mm (85.98 in) × 865 mm (34.06 in)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2,134 mm (84.02 in) of X on a 2,184 mm (85.98 in) long table for long parts and multi-station work
762 mm (30 in) of Z and 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y, the same as the VMX64i
12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle with 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb)
40-tool magazine with 2 sec tool-to-tool
2,268 kg (5,000 lb) table load

Limitations

Table load of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) is lower than the 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) of the shorter VMX64i
Tools limited to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb)
238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb) of torque, against 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) on the VMX84i-50T
At 16,730 kg (36,806 lb) it needs a prepared foundation and heavy rigging

Best For

Long rails, extrusions and frames up to 2,134 mm (84.02 in) of X Several vises in a row for multi-station loading Tall parts using 762 mm (30 in) of Z Aluminium and steel work with tools up to 76 mm (3 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VMX84i compare with the VMX64i?

The VMX84i adds X: 2,134 mm (84.02 in) against 1,626 mm (64.02 in) on the VMX64i, which has the same 864 mm (34.02 in) of Y and 762 mm (30 in) of Z. The VMX64i has the higher table load, 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) against 2,268 kg (5,000 lb), and offers magazines up to 96 tools.

02 What spindle does the VMX84i have?

A CAT 40 spindle to 12,000 rpm, rated 18 kW (24 hp) and 238.7 Nm (176.1 ft-lb). For heavier cutting the VMX84i-50T offers a CAT 50 spindle of 22.2 kW (29.7 hp) and 353.3 Nm (260.6 ft-lb) to 8,000 rpm on the same travels.

03 What are the tool limits on the VMX84i?

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), with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time. Larger face mills and boring heads need the 50-taper VMX84i-50T.

04 How heavy is the VMX84i and how much can the table hold?

The machine weighs 16,730 kg (36,806 lb), and the 2,184 × 865 mm (85.98 × 34.06 in) table is rated 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). Spread across a table that long, that is a modest load per metre, so weigh long steel plates before loading.