To sell a used metal band saw, send us the make, type and a few photos. We buy your band saw. You receive an initial estimate. We organise dismantling and transport; on a direct purchase, payment is made by bank transfer before pickup. This applies to horizontal and vertical band saws, semi- and fully automatic versions and mitre band saws, whatever the make.
What decides the value of a metal band saw
- Band guides: condition of the guide jaws or rollers. Wear shows directly in cut quality and is a central inspection point.
- Band tension: working automatic or manual tensioning, without which a clean cut is not possible.
- Hydraulics: condition of cylinders, hoses and oil. Lowering speed and leak-tightness are good indicators.
- Feed: smooth, adjustable saw feed without juddering or delay in the sawing cycle.
- Material feed: presence and condition of the roller conveyor or gripper feed on automated machines.
- Horizontal or vertical: horizontal saws dominate high-volume cutting of round and square sections; vertical saws suit freehand and contour cuts.
- Mitre capability: swivel range of the saw head and repeatability of the angle setting.
- Control generation: whether spare parts and software updates are still available.
- Cutting capacity: maximum round and square section, which defines the buyers the machine appeals to.
For the complete self-check list, see What is my metal saw worth?.
Semi-automatic or fully automatic
Level of automation is a strong value factor for band saws. A fully automatic machine with a programmable sawing cycle and automatic material feed suits series cutting and appeals to a wider group of buyers than a manually operated machine of the same age. That does not make semi-automatic or manual band saws unsellable. They simply meet a different buyer, often a smaller workshop.
Identifying your band saw: example models and capacities
To help you place your machine, here are some models with the capacities their manufacturers publish. They are examples, not a closed list; we buy other series and other makes too.
| Maker and model | Type | Cutting capacity |
|---|---|---|
| KASTO KASTOtec AC 5 | Band saw, straight cut, automatic | Round 530 mm diameter; flat 530 × 630 mm |
| KASTO KASTOwin A 5.6 | Band saw, straight cut, automatic | Round 560 mm diameter; flat 560 × 560 mm |
| KASTO KASTOtwin U 4 | Band saw, straight cut, semi-automatic | Round 400 mm diameter; flat 400 × 400 mm |
| KASTO KASTOssb AC 2.6 | Vertical band saw, automatic | Round 260 mm diameter; square 260 × 260 mm |
| KASTO KASTOmaxcut A 20 | Large-format (gantry) band saw, automatic | 2,060 × 2,060 mm |
| Behringer HBE 321A Dynamic | Band saw, straight cut, fully automatic | Round 320 mm diameter; flat 350 × 320 mm |
| Behringer HBE 420-723G | Mitre band saw, semi-automatic | Round 420 mm diameter at 90°; mitre 30° to 75° |
| Behringer HBE 560A Performance | Band saw, straight cut, fully automatic | Round 560 mm diameter (610 mm optional) |
| Kaltenbach KBS 751 AIG | Band saw with automatic infeed | 750 × 500 mm; mitre +60° / −45° |
| Kaltenbach KBP 1301 | Band saw with automatic band-angle control | 1,330 × 600 mm; mitre +60° / −50° |
The KASTOtec and KASTOwin series span several sizes, so the figures apply to the model named. Check the nameplate and send us the exact designation.
Makers we see on the used market
We buy band saws from the common manufacturers, including KASTO, Behringer and Kaltenbach. Each has its own page: KASTO, Behringer and Kaltenbach. We are not affiliated with any of them and assess each machine independently.
If an overhaul is an option for you, weigh it before a sale. KASTO offers KASTOretrofit for its own saws and Behringer a general overhaul in its own works; the metal saw overview compares the options. If selling is the better choice, we buy your band saw.
What we need from you
- Make, type and year of manufacture
- Cutting capacity, level of automation and control
- Condition notes on band guides, hydraulics and material feed
- Photos: nameplate, overall view, saw head with band, control panel and material feed
- If you have them: maintenance log, manual or wiring diagram, and the date of the last band or guide change
The process
- You send the data and photos.
- The offer usually follows 24–48 hours on working days after we have all the details.
- Direct purchase: bank transfer before pickup; no machine leaves your site without confirmed payment. We organise dismantling and transport; the offer states upfront whether those costs are included.
An urgent on-site visit takes place, usually within 48 to 72 hours on working days. The whole process usually takes 7 to 15 working days on a direct purchase. Sale through our buyer network: commission stated upfront; you are paid before pickup.
Related pages
Looking for a circular saw instead? See Sell a cold saw. The overview of all saw types and the brand landscape is on Sell a metal saw. If you are outside Germany, selling from the UK, Ireland and the Benelux countries explains what changes at the border. That is general information, not tax advice.