Selling your Okuma LB 300: what an LB 300 is still worth today
The Okuma LB 300 belongs to the generation before the LB-3000 EX: a two-axis CNC lathe for turning diameters of roughly 340 to 370 mm depending on the version, built in the 1990s and 2000s with the OSP-7000, OSP-U100, OSP-E100 and OSP-P200 control generations. Okuma retired the LB 300 designation from its current range long ago.
On the used market that means no more comparison against a new machine, but an assessment based on condition, control function and spare-parts availability. Selling an LB 300 means selling to a smaller but real buyer pool — mainly shops looking for a robust second machine for simple turned parts who want to avoid the purchase price of a newer machine.
Key data (manufacturer specifications)
| Feature | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Travel (X/Z) | 260 mm / 500 mm | depending on build year and bed length |
| Workpiece capacity | up to 530 mm Ø over bed, 420 mm over saddle, workpiece weight up to 250 kg | LB 300 MY configuration |
| Spindle (speed/power) | 45–4,500 rpm, 15–22 kW | power varies by spindle variant |
| Control | OSP-7000 / OSP-U100 / OSP-E100 / OSP-P200 | depending on build year; OSP-U100L and OSP-P200L in the listings reviewed (1999–2007) |
| Weight | approx. 4,300–7,500 kg | depending on bed length and configuration |
| Build years | machines on the market approx. 1999–2007 | production period not publicly documented by the manufacturer; successor is the LB-3000 EX series |
Asking prices from listings (as of October 2026)
For the older LB 300 M and LB 300 MY with driven tooling, five listings with a stated price were available in October 2026 (Maschinensucher and Exapro, build years 1999–2007). These are sellers’ asking prices, not achieved sale prices; tax, freight and negotiation terms differ by listing.
| Version | Build year | Control | Asking price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB 300 M | 1999 | OSP-U100L | €27,500 |
| LB 300 MY (Spaceturn) | 2001 | OSP-U100L | €7,900 |
| LB 300 M | 2002 | OSP-U100L | €15,000 |
| LB 300 M | 2006 | OSP-P200L | €37,000 |
| LB 300 M | 2007 | OSP-P200L | €27,500 |
The five offers range from €7,900 to €37,000. For the early LB 300 with OSP-7000 control we have no price information. Condition, spindle hours, control and equipment determine where your machine falls within this wide spread. Methodology: What is my CNC machine worth?
What determines your LB 300’s price
- Control condition: OSP-7000/U100/E100 still work, but spare parts are getting scarcer — a working, unmodified control is your strongest selling point.
- Spindle hours and running smoothness: Okuma spindles run for a long time, but condition and noise level decide the price position.
- Driven tooling (M/MY): an LB 300 M or MY with driven tooling widens the buyer pool considerably compared with the plain two-axis version.
- Documented maintenance: oil-change and service records carry more weight on a 20 to 30 year old machine than on newer models.
- Duty profile: an LB 300 from single-part production with light use commands better prices than a machine run on three shifts.
Typical buyers of an LB 300
Buyers of a used LB 300 are mostly smaller contract manufacturers and workshops looking for a simple, robust second machine for shaft and flange parts — often as an addition to an existing Okuma fleet, to keep using operator knowledge and spare-parts stock. Compare all Okuma series: Okuma brand hub.
How the sale works
The process follows our Okuma acquisition process: nameplate, control photo, hour reading and exterior photos are enough for the initial assessment. After that, an offer and payment before pickup; we organise disassembly and transport. Details: How it works.
Looking for the newer LB 3000 EX generation with higher spindle power and a more current OSP control? Sell Okuma LB 3000. For all other lathe brands and build years: Sell CNC lathes.
Request a free valuation — initial assessment of your Okuma LB 300, no obligation.