Used Hydraulic Presses for Sale • Industrial Hydraulic Press Inventory

Used Hydraulic Presses for Sale, In Stock and Ready to Inspect

More than 400 used hydraulic presses are in stock right now, from bench-top assembly presses under 5 tons to 1,000-ton-plus compression molding and forming presses. Every press on this page is owned and warehoused by us in Jackson, Michigan or Columbia, Tennessee, not brokered, so you can see it run under power before you buy.

Most hydraulic presses for sale here can be bought three ways: as-is for the lowest price, as-is under power after a full run test, or reconditioned with new seals, rebuilt hydraulics and updated controls where needed. Reconditioning starts with a one-third deposit and typically takes 1 to 5 weeks, which is still months faster than a new industrial hydraulic press.

Which Type of Hydraulic Press Do You Need?

Hydraulic Presses by Tonnage

• Under 25 tons: bench-top and arbor-style presses for assembly, staking, broaching and lab work. See 10 ton and 20 ton presses.
• 25 to 150 tons: the busiest range for C-frame and four-post forming, small molding and maintenance shop presses. See 50 ton and 100 ton presses.
• 150 to 500 tons: deep drawing, compression molding and large forming. See 200 ton and 300 ton presses.
• 500 tons and up: large-platen molding, composites and heavy forming. See 500 ton presses.

To size a press, multiply your part area in square inches by the pressure your process needs (psi), then divide by 2,000 to get tons. Add 20 to 30% so the press is not working at its limit every cycle.

Shop Press or Production Press?

A lot of hydraulic presses sold online are small shop presses for straightening, bending and pressing bearings in a maintenance shop. If that's what you need, our used H-frame presses and C-frame presses in the 10 to 75 ton range are often built heavier than new import shop presses, and cost less than a new American-built one. For production work, look for a press with a motor-driven pump, pressure and position control, guarding such as light curtains or two-hand controls, and a bed and daylight that fit your tooling.

What to Check on a Used Hydraulic Press

• Tonnage and system pressure. The rated tonnage and the hydraulic pressure (psi) it takes to reach it.
• Bed, platen and daylight. Platen size, daylight (open height), stroke and shut height have to fit your tooling and parts.
• Speeds. Approach, pressing and return speeds in inches per minute decide your cycle time.
• Pump, motor and electrical. Motor horsepower, pump condition and the voltage the press needs.
• Cylinder and seals. Leaks, drift under pressure and the condition of the rod and gibs or guide posts.
• Controls. Pressure and position control, dwell timers, PLC or relay logic, and guarding.
• Heat and options. For heated platens: temperature range, number of zones and heating power. Also ejectors, bolsters and die cushions.

Used vs. New Hydraulic Press Cost

The price of a hydraulic press comes down to tonnage, frame type, platen size, heated platens, controls and condition. A used press typically sells for a fraction of a comparable new one, and it can ship in days as-is or in weeks reconditioned, instead of waiting months for a new build. Older American-built presses from brands like Wabash, Greenerd, Multipress and Dake are generally simple to maintain, with parts and service easy to find. Request a quote on any press for current pricing, freight to your plant and reconditioning options.

Hydraulic Press FAQ

What is a hydraulic press used for?

Forming and deep drawing, compression molding of rubber and composites, laminating and curing, trimming castings and forgings, straightening, broaching, and assembly work such as pressing in bearings and bushings.

What is the difference between a hydraulic and a mechanical press?

A hydraulic press delivers full tonnage anywhere in the stroke and lets you adjust stroke length, speed and dwell, which suits forming, molding and assembly. A mechanical stamping press runs faster with a fixed stroke, which suits high-volume blanking and progressive die work.

Can I see a press run before I buy?

Yes. Any press can be run under power at our Jackson, Michigan or Columbia, Tennessee warehouse, or we can send a video of it running.

Do you ship hydraulic presses?

Yes. We quote freight with every press, and our Michigan and Tennessee warehouses keep shipping distances short for most of the Midwest, South and East Coast.

Do you buy used hydraulic presses?

Yes. We buy single presses, full press lines and complete plants. See sell your machinery or send us photos and the nameplate.

Inventory changes every week and some presses arrive before they are listed. If you don't see the hydraulic press you need, contact us with your tonnage, bed size and application.