Sell your used hydraulic
Press Brake
Revelation Machinery helps manufacturers, fabricators, and equipment owners sell used press brakes, including hydraulic, CNC, mechanical, and electric press brakes. Whether your machine is surplus, idle, being replaced, or part of a facility change, our team can help evaluate the best way to bring it to market through direct purchase, consignment, or equipment remarketing. Submit your press brake information on this page to connect with our used machinery team.
Sell Your Press Brake
Tell us what you have. We’ll review the details and follow up with your options.
How Selling a Used Press Brake Works
To sell a used press brake, send us the machine's details, clear condition photos and your timing. Revelation Machinery evaluates the press brake, markets it to a nationwide buyer network, handles buyer questions and coordinates inspection and removal, whether you choose a direct purchase or consignment.
Have other fabrication equipment to sell? Visit our Sell Fabrication Equipment page, or call or text us at 312-761-9396.
Last updated: October 14, 2026
Initial Assessment
Our initial assessment of your press brake helps us generate an accurate quote. Here's all we need from you:
- Make
- Model
- Year
- Type (hydraulic, CNC, mechanical or electric)
- Tonnage
- Bed Length
- Serial Number
Most of this is on the machine's nameplate, so a photo of the plate is the fastest way to send it. We may also ask about the control, back gauge, included tooling and hours. Contact us if you have questions about the information needed to evaluate your press brake.
Condition Photographs
Photographs allow us to show potential buyers exactly what they're purchasing and can help move the selling process along faster.
For a press brake, we typically ask for the control screen, the ram and bed from the front and back, the back gauge, and any tooling you plan to include. Showing wear or damage up front keeps the offer firm after inspection. You can also review our used press brake photograph guidelines for more information.
Floor Requirements
Let us know whether the press brake can keep running on your production floor until it sells or whether it needs to be moved immediately. If it is still in use, tell us your last production day and we will schedule inspection and removal around your shifts.
Note where the machine sits, the door or dock clearance, and whether it needs to be disconnected and locked out before pickup. If the press brake needs to be removed quickly, we can discuss options such as storage or consignment while we work to find a buyer.
Types of Press Brakes We Buy and Sell
Press brakes are fabrication machines primarily used to bend various materials, most commonly sheet metal. There are many types of press brakes, and Revelation Machinery mainly carries two types: hydraulic press brakes and mechanical press brakes.
In the machining industry, the premium brands of press brakes are often considered to be Accurpress, Amada, Bystronic, Cincinnati, and Pacific Press Technologies. You will find the press brake equipment we sell under the fabrication machine category.
What Affects the Value of a Used Press Brake
Every press brake sale comes down to a few specifics: tonnage and bed length, the type of control, the brand and model, the year, and how well the machine has been maintained. A late-model CNC hydraulic press brake with its tooling and service records is priced and marketed very differently from an older mechanical brake, and we position each one accordingly. Because we sell nationwide to fabricators and job shops, we know which buyers look for which configurations.
Why Sell Your Press Brake With Revelation Machinery
Selling a press brake shouldn’t take over your week. We handle the buyer calls, inspections, and negotiations, so your team can stay focused on running the shop.
You get the reach of a national dealer with the service of a local partner. With representatives in 22 states, we market your hydraulic, CNC, or mechanical press brake to buyers across the country, and we’re glad to visit your shop in person to talk through your options.
Whether you want a direct purchase, a consignment, or a plan for liquidating several machines, we move quickly and tailor the approach to your timeline. Have other metal fabrication machinery to sell? See our full Sell Fabrication Equipment page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling a Press Brake
How do I sell my used press brake?
Send us the make, model, year, serial number, tonnage, bed length, and type (hydraulic, CNC, mechanical, or electric), along with photos of the machine and its control. We review the details, confirm the condition, and give you a direct purchase offer or a consignment plan. We then handle buyer communication, inspection, and removal coordination. Fill out the form on this page or call/text 312-761-9396 to get started.
What is the best way to sell a used press brake?
The best way depends on your timeline. Selling to a dealer is usually the quickest and spares you the listings, buyer calls, and inspections. Consignment can bring a higher return but takes longer, and it suits sellers who want to keep running the machine until it sells. Revelation Machinery offers both direct purchase and consignment, so you can compare before you decide.
How much is my used press brake worth?
Value depends on tonnage, bed length, control type, brand, year, condition, and included tooling. Send the nameplate details and photos and we’ll give you a market-based estimate for your specific machine.
What information most affects pricing on a used hydraulic press brake?
The more specific, the better. Tonnage, bed length, control type, year, hours, and the tooling included with the machine have the biggest impact on pricing. Details on maintenance and service history also help us price a hydraulic press brake accurately.
Does Revelation Machinery buy press brakes or only consign them?
Both. Depending on the machine and your timeline, we can buy it outright or consign it. An outright sale gives you a fixed price and a faster, simpler exit. Tell us which you prefer, or we’ll recommend the best fit once we review your details.
What brands of press brake can I sell to Revelation Machinery?
We handle press brakes from most major builders, including Accurpress, Amada, Bystronic, Cincinnati, and Pacific Press Technologies. Not sure whether your brand qualifies? Send us the details and we’ll let you know.
Can you list press brake equipment for sale that is still in daily use?
Yes. Many sellers keep running the machine while we market it. We’ll work around short inspection windows and coordinate removal so your production isn’t interrupted.
Do I need to include the tooling when I sell a press brake?
Tooling isn’t required, but punches and dies add real value, especially standard or well-kept sets. Photograph or list what you have, and tell us if you’d rather sell the tooling separately.
What photos and documents speed the sale and prevent re-negotiations?
Clear visuals build confidence and minimize surprises during inspections. Send photos of the whole machine, the control screen, the ram and bed, the back gauge, and any tooling, along with service records if you have them. Our used equipment photograph guidelines explain what to capture.
How fast do transactions typically close once listed?
Clean, late-model CNC brakes with documentation often move in weeks. Older or niche configurations can take longer, depending on demand and condition.