I'm looking at possibly purchasing a 2007 or 2008 VM1. These have side loading ATCs. I have seen 1 or 2 posts posts about fitting one under a standard 83" garage opening, but nothing conclusive. Some just say "it fits" or "I got mine in no problem". However, I do not know if there is any variation in model years or not. Also, there was no elaboration about what to remove to make it fit, etc.

On some machines like Fadals or Haas', you can get away with removing the Z Axis motor and maybe move the wire track out of the way. But the following concern me:






Does anyone know how tall these are? Or what is involved in removing them? I have been trying to find one locally to take a look at, but haven't had much luck. If it will not fit, I'd rather know it before spending too much time searching. I have an email into Hurco but I have not heard anything back.

Any help is appreciated!