Used Medical Equipment Price Guide — Saudi Arabia & GCC

The fundamentals of medical equipment depreciation

Most medical equipment loses value on a rough curve: ~30% in year 1, then 10–15% per year for the next 7–10 years, levelling off as the equipment approaches end-of-life support. Brand strength and OEM service continuity slow this curve; obsolete software accelerates it.

A useful rule of thumb for the GCC used market:

• Used, 5–10 years old, well-maintained, no warranty: 20–40% of new OEM list price
• Refurbished, restored by OEM/authorised partner, limited warranty: 35–55%
• For parts only, non-functional: 5–15%

Imaging — MRI, CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound

MRI Scanners

• 1.5T used (5–12 yrs): SAR 400K – 1.2M
• 1.5T refurbished w/ warranty: SAR 800K – 2M
• 3T used: SAR 1.2M – 3M
• 3T refurbished: SAR 2.5M – 5M

Key value drivers: cryogen level, magnet age, coil count, software channels, helium boil-off rate. Always verify quench history.

CT Scanners

• 16-slice used: SAR 200K – 450K
• 64-slice used: SAR 450K – 900K
• 128-slice used: SAR 800K – 1.6M
• 256+ slice used: SAR 1.5M – 3M

Key value drivers: tube life (in mAs counts), detector quality, software dose-reduction features.

Ultrasound Machines

• Entry-level cart used: SAR 18K – 45K
• Mid-range (Voluson E8, HD11, DC8): SAR 30K – 90K
• High-end (Voluson E10, Aplio i800, EPIQ 7): SAR 80K – 250K
• Portable/handheld used: SAR 8K – 30K

Key value drivers: probe count and condition (probes are 30–50% of total system value), 4D capability, application licences.

X-Ray Systems

• Mobile C-arm used: SAR 60K – 200K
• Fixed digital radiography used: SAR 150K – 500K
• Mammography used: SAR 200K – 700K

Patient Monitoring & ICU

Patient Monitors

• Mid-range used (IntelliVue MP5/MX400, Mindray uMEC, etc.): SAR 3K – 9K each
• High-end used (IntelliVue MX800/MX700, B450): SAR 9K – 22K each
• Central station used: SAR 20K – 80K

ICU Ventilators

• Used (Servo-i/u, Puritan Bennett 840, Hamilton G5, Drager Evita): SAR 25K – 70K
• Refurbished w/ warranty: SAR 50K – 110K
• Transport / emergency ventilators used: SAR 10K – 30K

Defibrillators

• AED used (Philips HeartStart, Zoll AED Plus): SAR 2.5K – 6K
• Hospital defibrillator/monitor used (LifePak 20, R Series): SAR 8K – 22K

Surgical & Anesthesia

Anesthesia Machines

• Mid-range used (Drager Fabius, GE Aisys CS²): SAR 35K – 90K
• High-end refurbished w/ warranty: SAR 80K – 180K

Operating Tables & Lights

• Operating table used (Maquet, Mizuho, Steris): SAR 25K – 80K
• Surgical lights (pair) used: SAR 12K – 40K

Hospital Beds & Furniture

• Standard hospital bed used (Stryker, Hill-Rom): SAR 1.5K – 4K
• ICU bed used: SAR 4K – 12K
• Birthing/delivery bed used: SAR 6K – 18K
• Wheelchair used: SAR 200 – 1,500

Dialysis & Renal Care

• Dialysis machine used (Fresenius 4008, Nikkiso, B Braun): SAR 18K – 55K
• RO water treatment system used: SAR 40K – 150K

Dental

• Dental chair unit used (Adec, Sirona, Castellini): SAR 6K – 30K
• Intraoral X-ray used: SAR 3K – 12K
• Panoramic / OPG X-ray used: SAR 25K – 90K
• Dental CBCT used: SAR 80K – 280K

Laboratory & CSSD

• Chemistry analyzer used (Cobas, Architect): SAR 60K – 250K
• Hematology analyzer used: SAR 25K – 80K
• Centrifuge used: SAR 2K – 15K
• Autoclave (tabletop) used: SAR 5K – 20K
• Large CSSD autoclave used: SAR 80K – 300K

How to research a specific model price

1. Search MedeqX for the exact model — see what comparable units are listed at right now.
2. Search global marketplaces (DOTmed, Bimedis) for the same model — adjust 10–20% upward for GCC import / installation premium.
3. Get a quote from the OEM for the new replacement — the used ratio (20–40%) gives you a floor and ceiling.
4. Ask 2–3 authorised dealers for trade-in value — represents the wholesale price.
5. Triangulate: realistic asking = average of the above minus 10%.

Common pricing mistakes

• Anchoring on original purchase price (the market doesn't care).
• Ignoring software/probe/accessory condition — these can be 30–50% of total value.
• Pricing "to negotiate down" — listings 20%+ above market die from lack of inquiries.
• Not factoring in transport / decommission / re-install costs (10–25% of equipment value for large items).

Frequently asked questions