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## The Purchase Price Gap
A new 200T servo press costs $400,000-600,000. A comparable used servo press (5-8 years old) costs $80,000-150,000. The 3-4x price difference is tempting, but TCO tells a different story.
## What You Get With New
- Full warranty (typically 1-2 years parts and labor)
- Current control system with software support
- Known maintenance history (zero)
- Latest energy efficiency
- Manufacturer training and commissioning support
## Hidden Costs of Used
**Drive system:** Servo drives from 2015-2018 may be discontinued. Replacement cost: $15,000-40,000 per axis. Check parts availability before buying.
**Encoder batteries:** If not replaced, position data is lost on power cycle. $50-200 per axis, but finding the right battery for old encoders can take weeks.
**Gib wear:** Measure gib clearance before purchase. If over 0.05mm, budget $5,000-15,000 for gib replacement.
**Control software:** Older HMI software may not run on modern hardware. Upgrade cost: $10,000-30,000.
## 5-Year TCO Example
| Item | New 200T | Used 200T (2018) |
|------|----------|------------------|
| Purchase | $500,000 | $120,000 |
| Drives (risk) | $0 | $25,000 |
| Gib/mechanical | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Downtime (est.) | $10,000 | $40,000 |
| **5-yr TCO** | **$515,000** | **$205,000** |
Used still wins on TCO, but the gap is smaller than purchase price suggests.
## Red Flags When Buying Used
- Drive model discontinued with no replacement available
- Encoder type no longer manufactured
- No maintenance records
- Gib clearance over 0.08mm
- Any evidence of crash damage on the slide or die area