Choosing between two CNC vertical machining centers comes down to how you balance listed price against machine condition. Here, the 1997 Fadal VMC 3016 is priced at USD 4,995 and is a clean, used machine ready to go to work. The Mori Seiki MV-40B is priced at USD 2,500 and is marked for parts or not working, with an alarm (+/- 12 vdc) noted. The USD 2,495 price spread turns this into a budget-versus-repair decision.
Quick verdict
If you want a used machining center positioned ready to work, the Fadal VMC 3016 is the more complete package with its tool changer and included machine vise. If you have less to spend and are willing to take on a non-working machine, the Mori Seiki MV-40B offers a heavier, larger-table center at a lower price.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Fadal VMC 3016 | Mori Seiki MV-40B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 4,995.00 | USD 2,500.00 |
| Condition | Used | For parts or not working |
| Control | CNC | CNC |
| Spindle taper | CAT 40 | BT 40 |
| Spindle speed | 7,500 RPM | 8,000 RPM |
| Tool changer | 21 stations | 20 ATC |
| Table size | 39" x 16" | 43.3" x 19.75" |
| Machine weight | 8,500 lbs | 13,450 lbs |
Where each machine wins
The Fadal VMC 3016 wins on being the cleaner used machine: it is ready to go to work, with a 21-station tool changer, a CAT 40 spindle, and a machine vise included. The Mori Seiki MV-40B wins on price and heft: it is the lower-priced unit, with a larger 43.3" x 19.75" table, a heavier 13,450 lb frame, and an 8,000 RPM spindle, plus Japanese origin.
Product notes
CLEAN! 1997 FADAL VMC 3016 CNC VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER
The 1997 Fadal VMC 3016 is the higher-priced option in this head-to-head. It uses the Fadal CNC 88HS control, provides 30" x 16" travels, and pairs a 7,500 RPM CAT 40 spindle with a 15 HP motor. The 21-station automatic tool changer is already a headline feature; the included machine vise is a practical bonus. Shops that need a used CNC machining center ready to go to work will find this the more direct route. The limitation is the price gap: it asks substantially more than the Mori Seiki, and it remains a 1997 used machine.
Mori Seiki MV-40B CNC Vertical Machining Center
The Mori Seiki MV-40B is the lower-priced of the two. Its condition is the catch: it is for parts or not working, with an alarm (+/- 12 vdc) noted. It uses a BT 40 taper and a 20-tool ATC, which are directly comparable to the Fadal's configuration. For shops that want a machine with more mass and a larger work surface and are ready to handle repairs, this is the cost-conscious choice. The limitation is that the alarm and for-parts status mean the cost to make it operational is not included in the price.
Final choice by use case
Pick the Fadal VMC 3016 if your priority is a cleaner used machining center ready to go to work, with the higher price to match. Pick the Mori Seiki MV-40B if you want the lower-priced option and are prepared to deal with a machine that is for parts or not working.
