Machine Tool Exchange buys used CNC machines and industrial machinery directly from manufacturers, machine shops, and plants across all 50 states. Whether you are upgrading your fleet, closing a line, consolidating facilities, retiring, or clearing one idle machine off the floor, we give you a fast, fair, market-based quote and pay at pickup.
We are not an auction site. We are not a broker. We are the buyer. One call, one quote, one transaction. We set the price, we handle the rigging and freight, and we write the check. No listing your machine for months, no consignment wait, no third party taking a cut of what your equipment is worth.
Call 800-822-9524 or submit your machine details to get a quote within 24-48 hours.
We Buy Used Machinery Directly From Sellers Nationwide
Machine Tool Exchange is a direct buyer of used CNC machines and industrial machinery from manufacturers and plants nationwide. MTE buys lathes, machining centers, 5-axis machines, grinders, EDM, boring mills, gear machines, and more, in any condition, any brand, any quantity. We purchase outright, handle rigging and freight, and pay at pickup.
When you sell used machinery to MTE, you are dealing with the company that actually buys the equipment, not a middleman who lists it and waits for a buyer to appear. We do not run an auction where your machine is exposed to whatever the room will pay on a given day. We do not take your equipment on consignment and tie your money up for months. We make you a real offer, you accept it or you do not, and if you accept, we move the machine and you get paid.
That direct-buyer model is what makes selling to MTE fast and clean. There is no listing fee, no commission, and no waiting on a sale that may or may not close. We buy a single machine or an entire facility on one quote and one pickup schedule, and we coordinate around your production calendar so the sale does not disrupt the work you still have running.
We buy in any condition. Running and under power, sitting idle in storage, decommissioned, or non-running, the machine does not have to be operational for us to make an offer. Older iron, late-model equipment, and everything between still carries value on the secondary market, and we price it for what it is.
If you have machines you want to turn back into capital, call 800-822-9524 or fill out the form on our sell page.
What Is My Machine Worth? Our Valuation Method
The first question every seller asks is the right one: what is my machine actually worth? Most buyers will not tell you how they get to a number. MTE will. We make a transparent, market-based offer, and the number comes from a defined method, not a formula built to lowball you.
We value your equipment on six things:
- Brand and model. A used Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori, or Makino holds value differently than a generic import, and a flagship model holds value differently than an entry unit. We know the difference because buying and selling these machines is what we do.
- Year. Age sets the baseline, but it is only the starting point, not the whole story. A well-kept older machine often beats a neglected newer one.
- Condition. Mechanical state, spindle and way condition, control generation, tooling, and accessories all move the number. Maintenance records help us value a machine at the top of its range.
- Spindle hours. Hours tell us how hard the machine has worked and how much life it has left. Lower hours and documented service push the offer up.
- Configuration and capability. Live tooling, sub-spindles, extra axes, large work envelopes, and in-demand options add value because they add capability the next buyer needs.
- Current secondary-market demand. What that exact machine is moving for right now. Demand shifts by brand, type, and capability, and we price to today's market, not a stale book value.
Run those together and you get a fair market cash offer in 24 to 48 hours. No appraisal fee. No formula built to grind you down. No obligation to accept. If the number works for you, we move forward. If it does not, you walk away owing nothing.
To get your number, we need the make, model, year, and condition. Photos and spindle hours get us to an accurate figure faster, but they are not required to start. Tell us what you have and we will tell you what it is worth, or call 800-822-9524.
Machines We Buy
MTE buys every major type of CNC and industrial machine tool. Below are the machine types we have dedicated sell pages for, grouped by category. If your machine is not listed, we still buy it, so call us and ask.
Turning. Lathes and turning centers are the workhorses of any shop, and they hold strong resale value when they come off the floor. We buy two-axis and multi-axis machines, vertical and horizontal, single units or full turning cells. Sell your CNC lathe, sell your CNC turning center, sell your VTL, or sell your multi-tasking machine directly to us.
Milling and machining centers. Vertical and horizontal machining centers do the bulk of the milling work across manufacturing, and demand for them on the used market stays steady. We buy production VMCs, pallet-changing HMCs, high-rigidity mills, and full multi-axis platforms. Sell your VMC, sell your HMC, sell your CNC mill, sell your 5-axis CNC machine, sell your gantry mill, sell your boring mill, sell your drilling and tapping center, or sell your deep-hole drill.
Grinding. Precision grinders hold the tightest tolerances on the floor, and that accuracy carries straight to their resale value. We buy cylindrical, surface, and tool grinders in any condition. Sell your CNC grinder, sell your cylindrical grinder, or sell your tool and cutter grinder.
EDM. Wire and sinker EDM machines cut the features no cutter can reach, and fine-detail EDM platforms stay in demand on the secondary market because of the accuracy and finish they deliver on hardened and exotic material. Sell your EDM machine or sell your wire EDM.
Gear and specialty. Gear cutting, broaching, and rolling equipment is built for one job and built to last, and the right buyer pays for that capability. We buy it whether it is in a gear shop or coming out of a line changeover. Sell your gear machine, sell your spline and broach machine, or sell your rolling mill.
Cutting and sawing. Laser cutters and band saws move steadily on the used market, and we buy them alongside the rest of a shop or facility. Sell your laser cutter or sell your band saw.
Have one of these machines? Get a quote now or call 800-822-9524.
Brands We Buy
MTE buys every major machine tool brand, and we know what a used machine from each one is actually worth. The brands below have their own dedicated sell pages, but this list is not a limit. If your machine carries a nameplate that is not here, we still want to buy it.
We buy the premium builders sellers most often ask us about:
- Sell your Doosan lathe or machining center
- Sell your DMG Mori turning, milling, or multi-axis machine
- Sell your Mazak turning center, VMC, or multi-tasking machine
- Sell your Makino machining center or EDM
- Sell your Okuma lathe or machining center
- Sell your Zimmermann portal mill or large-format machine
- Sell your Grob machining system
- Sell your Toshiba machine tool
- Sell your Gleason gear machine
- Sell your Tacchi heavy turning machine
- Sell your Emag vertical turning or production machine
- Sell your Liebherr gear machine
- Sell your Starrag precision machining center
- Sell your Giddings and Lewis horizontal boring mill or machining center
We know these builders, what their machines are worth, and who is buying them. That brand knowledge is what gets you a fair number fast. Submit your machine details and we will price it, or call 800-822-9524.
How Selling to MTE Works
Selling your machine to Machine Tool Exchange is a three-step process. No listing, no auction, no waiting.
Step 1: Tell Us What You Have
Call 800-822-9524 or fill out the form. Give us the make, model, year, and condition. Photos and spindle hours help us get to an accurate number faster, but they are not required. For a full cell or a facility clearance, a basic equipment list with quantities is enough to start.
Step 2: Get a Quote Within 24-48 Hours
Our purchasing team values your equipment against current market data using the method above, then gives you a transparent, market-based cash offer. No lowball formulas, no pressure, no obligation. If you have maintenance records, that documentation helps us value the machine at the top of its range.
Step 3: We Handle Rigging, Freight, and Pay at Pickup
Accept the quote and MTE takes it from there. We arrange and pay for rigging, crating, and freight at no cost to you, nationwide, and we pay at pickup. We coordinate around your production schedule and removal requirements to keep downtime to a minimum, whether it is a single machine or an entire floor.
No listing your machines and waiting months. No auction gamble. No tire-kickers. No consignment wait. One quote, one pickup, one payment.
Ready to sell? Call 800-822-9524 or start your quote for a number within 24-48 hours.
Why Sellers Choose MTE
- Direct buyer, not a broker. MTE purchases your equipment outright. No consignment, no marketplace listings, no auction, no waiting for a third party to materialize. We are the buyer, and we write the check.
- We set the price and we pay at pickup. The quote you accept is the amount you receive. No commissions, no listing fees, no deductions, and no net-30 invoicing while you wait on your money.
- A transparent valuation method. We tell you how we price your machine: brand, model, year, condition, spindle hours, and current demand. No black box, no formula built to grind the number down.
- Single machine or entire facility. Selling one idle unit or clearing a whole floor? MTE quotes it in one transaction, with one point of contact and one pickup schedule. No splitting your equipment across multiple dealers or auctions.
- Any brand, any type, any condition. Running, under power, sitting idle, or decommissioned. Premium nameplate or workhorse iron. Same process, same speed.
- Nationwide logistics, fast payment. We buy in all 50 states, arrange and pay for rigging and freight, and pay promptly at pickup. No waiting on an auction result to find out what you got.
Selling a Mazak, Okuma, or DMG Mori machine? See what MTE pays. Call 800-822-9524 or submit your machine details.
About the Buyer
Jason Puuri is the owner of Machine Tool Exchange and its parent company, Superior Machine Tools, based in Lansing, Michigan and founded in 2012. He leads MTE's used-CNC and industrial machinery acquisition, handles final equipment valuations, and closes deals directly with sellers.
His focus is the secondary market for industrial CNC machine tools: what equipment is actually worth, how plant closures and line changeovers move that equipment, and how to get a fair number into a seller's hands quickly. Under his direction, MTE buys machines outright from manufacturers and plants nationwide, handles the logistics, and pays at pickup.
When you sell to MTE, you work with the person who sets the price and writes the check, not a broker passing you along to someone else. That is the difference between a direct buyer and a middleman, and it is why sellers get a straight number and a clean transaction.
Reach Jason's purchasing team at 800-822-9524 or through the sell your machine form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of used machines does MTE buy?
Every major CNC machine type and brand: lathes, machining centers (VMC and HMC), 5-axis machines, turning centers, grinders, EDM, boring mills, gear and specialty machines, plus all major brands. Any condition, any quantity, a single machine or a full facility.
How does MTE decide what to pay for my machine?
MTE makes a market-based offer using the machine's brand, model, year, condition, spindle hours, and current secondary-market demand. The offer is transparent, with no lowball formula and no obligation.
How fast can I get a quote?
Most quotes are returned within 24-48 hours after we get the make, model, year, and condition. Photos and spindle hours help us get to an accurate number faster but are not required.
Is MTE a buyer, or a broker, auction, or marketplace?
MTE is a direct buyer. We purchase your equipment outright, with no consignment, no listing fees, and no waiting for a third-party sale.
When and how do I get paid?
MTE pays at pickup. There is no net-30 invoicing and no waiting on an auction result.
Does MTE handle rigging and freight?
Yes. MTE arranges and pays for rigging, crating, and freight nationwide, and coordinates around your schedule.
Does MTE buy non-running or older machines, or an entire plant?
Yes. We buy machines in any condition, including non-running and decommissioned equipment, and we buy a single machine or an entire facility in one transaction.
Sell Your Machine to MTE Today
The fastest way to find out what your machine is worth is to tell us what you have.
Call: 800-822-9524 (toll-free) Or: Submit your machine details online and we will respond within 24-48 hours. Address: Machine Tool Exchange, Lansing, MI. We buy nationwide.
One call, one quote, one check. Machine Tool Exchange, an affiliate of Superior Machine Tools, buying used CNC machines and industrial machinery from manufacturers and facilities across the United States.