Choosing a used CNC machining center or router means weighing floor space, power, maintenance time, and budget against each other. Two vertical milling options sit at very different points on that scale: the MORI SEIKI CNC MILL - VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER MV-JUNIOR / MV JR and the Makino SNC64 CNC Vertical Machining Center Mill, CAT40, 25 hp,25k rpm. The gap between their asking prices is substantial, so the real question is how much repair work you can take on.
Quick verdict
If you need a machine you can put to work quickly and you have more budget to work with, the Makino SNC64 is the easier recommendation. If your budget is tight and you are comfortable handling known mechanical issues, the Mori Seiki MV-Junior offers a much lower entry point.
Comparison
| Product | Asking price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| MORI SEIKI CNC MILL - VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER MV-JUNIOR / MV JR | USD 3,500.00 | Lower entry price; needs Y axis limit switch, has oil leak, occasional tool changer arm hang |
| Makino SNC64 CNC Vertical Machining Center Mill, CAT40, 25 hp,25k rpm | USD 10,000.00 | Listed as great condition and very well maintained |
Where each product wins
The Mori Seiki MV-Junior wins on price. It is the obvious choice if you need a vertical mill and have more time than money to spend on repairs. The Makino SNC64 wins on condition. It costs significantly more, but the seller describes it as ready to run without a punch list of known defects.
Both machines share the essentials: CNC control, milling function, electric power, CAT40 taper, and a 20-tool side mounted tool changer. So the decision really comes down to price versus condition.
Product notes
MORI SEIKI CNC MILL - VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER MV-JUNIOR / MV JR
This is a project mill with a very approachable asking price. The seller is straightforward about what needs attention: the Y axis limit switch, an oil leak near the lube pump area, and a tool changer arm that occasionally hangs. The seller says the machine was used to make thousands of parts since 2009 and should make parts again after a new limit switch. It has a 35-in x 16-in table, 22-in, 16-in, and 18-in travels, an 8k spindle, and a Fanuc controller. That combination of specs and the lower asking price make it tempting. Your trade-off is time: you'll need to handle the known issues before this mill becomes a reliable daily driver. If you enjoy troubleshooting and have the skills to swap a limit switch, this is a low-cost way to get into a Japanese-built vertical mill.
Makino SNC64 CNC Vertical Machining Center Mill, CAT40, 25 hp,25k rpm
The Makino SNC64 is positioned at the higher end of this price spread, and the seller's description is far more reassuring. The machine is described as in great condition and very well maintained, which is exactly what you want to hear when buying used industrial machinery. It is ready to become a working machining center without the same list of caveats. The higher asking price asks you to weigh the value of avoiding the repair project that comes with the Mori Seiki. If uptime matters more than your starting budget, this is the machine that matches that priority. You should still inspect it carefully, but the described state is the strongest selling point. For a shop that needs consistent production, spending more now to save on downtime later tends to pay off.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Mori Seiki MV-Junior if your budget is limited, you can replace a limit switch and chase an oil leak, and you are okay with an occasional tool changer issue while you work through them. Choose the Makino SNC64 if you can cover the higher price and want a machining center that is described as ready to run. For most shops that need consistent uptime, the Makino is the more practical buy; for a shop that needs a low-cost project mill, the Mori Seiki is the one.
