Machine Tool Exchange buys used Starrag CNC machining centers, including horizontal machining centers, 5-axis machines, and large-format milling equipment. Whether you have a Starrag, Heckert, SIP, or Droop+Rein machine, MTE gives you a fast, fair quote with free logistics nationwide.
Call (517) 220-4400 or sell your Starrag CNC machine through our online form.
How to Sell Your Starrag Machine: 3 Steps
1. Tell us what you have.
Send us your Starrag model, year, condition, spindle hours, and any tooling or accessories included. Include the control type (Siemens or Heidenhain) and whether it's a Starrag, Heckert, or legacy brand model. Photos speed up the process but are not required.
2. Get a quote.
Our team evaluates your machine based on current market demand, model, condition, and age. Starrag machines are premium Swiss and German-built equipment used in aerospace and precision manufacturing. You'll receive a transparent offer, typically within 24-48 hours.
3. We pick up and pay.
Accept the quote and we handle everything. MTE arranges rigging, crating, and freight at no cost to you. Payment at pickup. We buy machines in all 50 states.
Starrag Group Brands: One Company, Many Names
Starrag Group encompasses several legacy machine tool brands. MTE buys machines from all of them:
- Starrag (Swiss-built precision machining centers)
- Heckert (German horizontal machining centers)
- SIP (Swiss jig boring and milling)
- Droop+Rein (large-format gantry machines)
- Doerrries (vertical lathes)
- Berthiez (vertical turning and grinding)
- Bumotec (multi-process machining)
Starrag Models We Buy
MTE actively purchases the full range of Starrag Group CNC equipment:
Horizontal Machining Centers (Heckert):
- Heckert HEC 400, HEC 500, HEC 630 (horizontal machining centers)
- Heckert CWK series
- Starrag STC series
5-Axis Machining Centers:
- Starrag LX series (5-axis blade machining)
- Starrag NB series (5-axis blisk machining) (5-axis CNC machines)
- Starrag STC 800 and 1000
Large-Format and Gantry Machines:
- Droop+Rein FOGS series (gantry machining centers)
- Droop+Rein TF series
Jig Borers and Precision Machines:
- SIP 5000 series (jig boring and milling)
- SIP 7000 series
Vertical Lathes:
- Doerrries Scharmann VCE series
- Berthiez TVU series
Controls: We buy Starrag machines with Siemens Sinumerik and Heidenhain TNC controls.
Don't see your model? We buy Starrag Group machines across every brand and product line. Contact us with your machine details.
We also buy other major CNC brands, including Mazak, Makino, and Zimmermann equipment.
Why Sell Your Starrag to MTE?
- We know precision machining equipment. MTE is an affiliate of Superior Machine Tools with decades of experience buying and selling used CNC equipment. We understand where Starrag sits in the premium aerospace and precision manufacturing market.
- Starrag machines hold strong value. Swiss and German-built precision machining centers with aerospace-grade tolerances are specialty equipment with consistent demand. That translates to competitive resale prices for sellers.
- Free logistics, nationwide. Rigging, crating, and freight are on us. No out-of-pocket costs, whether your machine is in Connecticut or Washington.
- Fast payment. We pay at pickup. No net-30, no waiting.
- Any condition. Running production, sitting idle, or needs work. We evaluate Starrag machines in all states.
- Direct buyer. MTE is not a broker or listing service. You're selling to us, not waiting for us to find a third-party buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a used Starrag CNC machine worth?
It depends on the model, brand (Starrag, Heckert, SIP, etc.), year, spindle hours, and condition. Heckert HEC-series horizontal machining centers and Starrag LX-series 5-axis machines are among the most commonly traded models. Contact us for a quote based on your specific machine.
Who buys used Starrag and Heckert machines?
Machine Tool Exchange is a direct buyer of used Starrag Group equipment, including Starrag, Heckert, SIP, Droop+Rein, and Doerrries machines. We purchase across all Starrag Group brands nationwide. We're not a listing service or auction platform. When you sell to MTE, you sell directly to us.
Are Starrag and Heckert the same company?
Yes. Starrag Group acquired Heckert (along with SIP, Droop+Rein, Doerrries, and other brands) to form a multi-brand precision machining group. Machines may carry any of these brand names depending on when they were built. MTE buys equipment from all Starrag Group brands.
Ready to Sell Your Starrag?
Get a fast, fair quote on your used Starrag Group CNC machine. No obligations, no listing fees, no broker fees.
Call: (517) 220-4400
Or: Submit your machine details here and we'll get back to you within 1-2 business days.
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