The used laser cutting machine market is in flux: CO2 lasers are losing ground to fiber lasers, and first-generation fiber lasers are losing ground to high-power fiber lasers (10 kW+). Sellers who time the sale right get considerably more out of it than those who wait.
We buy used laser cutting machines — CO2 and fiber — from all manufacturers, wherever they’re located.
CO2 versus fiber laser: what the market difference means
Until around 2012, CO2 laser technology was dominant. Today, fiber lasers hold over 90% of new investment — with lower operating costs, higher cutting speed on thin sheet, a broader material range (brass, copper, aluminum without CO2-specific issues), and no resonator-gas maintenance burden.
What that means for the used market:
CO2 laser cutting machines have lost significant value in Germany. The buyer pool has shifted to Eastern Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. There, the machine is still used intensively — often as a first CNC laser cutting machine in a growing shop. Prices sit well below comparable fiber lasers.
The fiber laser retains its value much better. Older 2 kW fiber lasers (2012–2016) are increasingly going to export too, while newer 6 kW and 10 kW systems are in demand in Germany itself.
Manufacturers and used-market profile
TRUMPF
TRUMPF is among the largest laser cutting machine manufacturers worldwide and achieves high prices on the used market. Key reasons: a dense worldwide service network, TruControl with active software support, and high brand recognition.
TruLaser 2030/3030/5030 (CO2): value depends on year of manufacture and laser power; we have no reliable public price range. TruLaser 3030/5030 fiber: value depends on generation and laser power; we have no reliable public price range. TruMatic (combined laser/punch): very specialized market, high individual prices.
Bystronic — quality brand with good value retention
Bystronic (Switzerland) stands for high cut quality and an intuitive control (ByVision Cutting). Good reputation in Germany and Scandinavia.
ByStar Fiber 3015 and 4020: we have no reliable public price range; value is determined by year of manufacture, laser power and hours. BySprint Fiber: we have no reliable public price range; value is determined by year of manufacture, laser power and hours. BySprint Pro: older CO2 line; we have no reliable public price range, value is determined by year of manufacture, laser power and hours.
Amada — strong in Asia
Amada is the preferred manufacturer in Japan and Asia. Active market in Germany, but somewhat less deep than TRUMPF or Bystronic.
ENSIS (fiber): a modern high-performance line; we have no reliable public price range, value is determined by year of manufacture, laser power, format and hours. FO (CO2): older CO2 line; we have no reliable public price range, buyers are often found in export markets.
Mazak Optiplex and Prima Power
Good machines, but lower liquidity on the used market in Germany. The Mazak Optiplex line has an international reputation. Prima Power (Finn-Power) is strong in Scandinavia. For both, we achieve realistic prices through our international buyer networks.
Indicative prices
We do not quote price ranges for laser cutting machines, because for TRUMPF, Bystronic, Amada and Mazak we have no reliable public price range based on at least three comparable listings. Value is determined by year of manufacture, laser source and laser power, hours of laser source and machine, cutting-head condition, loading system and control status. You receive the initial assessment for your machine.
What determines the price of a laser cutting machine
Laser source: For CO2 lasers, the condition of the tube (hours since the last replacement). For fiber lasers, the total hour count (the pump diodes are considered long-lived). A functional, documented laser beam is the most critical factor.
Wattage: Higher power means a higher price. A 6 kW fiber laser achieves significantly more than a 2 kW fiber laser of the same generation.
Cutting area: 3015 (3 × 1.5 m) is standard; 4020 or 6025 command a premium.
Automation: Loading systems and sheet tower storage (e.g., TRUMPF LiftMaster, Bystronic ByTrans) raise the price, depending on the design and condition of the system.
Control version and software status: Current software and documented updates have a positive effect.
Handling the sale of a laser cutting machine
Laser cutting machines require an on-site inspection at purchase (cutting test, hour counter, laser power measurement). We coordinate this after the initial phone assessment — typically within 2–3 working days. Payment before pickup. We organize disassembly and transport; we drain pressurized gas cylinders and operating fluids as part of disassembly. Disposal itself is handled by a certified waste management company that we arrange for you on request — that company issues the disposal certificates directly to you. As the owner, you remain the waste producer under applicable law.
Also selling press brakes or punching machines? We buy complete sheet metal processing lines — let us know everything you want to sell when you first contact us.
Typical buyers of a laser cutting machine
Standalone fiber lasers in the lower power segment mostly find buyers among smaller sheet metal processors and contract manufacturers. Systems with a loading system and higher power are in demand among mid-sized metalworking companies looking to minimize setup times. Fully automated systems with warehouse integration mainly appeal to larger series manufacturers running unmanned shifts. Older CO2 systems frequently find a buyer through export, especially for thick-sheet applications.
Other machine types: Sell CNC press brakes · Sell hydraulic shears.