Upgrading, downsizing or closing a site? We buy used rotary screw, piston and vane compressors from factories, workshops and plant rooms across the UK, from small receiver-mounted units to large VSD machines.
Used industrial compressors are bought by specialist compressor buyers, compressor service companies, machinery dealers and other manufacturers. Selling to a specialist buyer is usually the quickest option, because they know the resale value of each model and can price, collect and pay without you having to advertise.
We buy all the main industrial compressor brands, including:
| Brand | Typical models we see |
|---|---|
| Atlas Copco | GA, GA VSD, G series, GX, ZT/ZR oil-free |
| CompAir | L series, D series, DH oil-free |
| Kaeser | SK, ASD, BSD, CSD, SM, SX |
| Ingersoll Rand | R series, UP6, Nirvana, SSR |
| Boge | C, S and SLF series |
| Hydrovane | HV and HR series vane compressors |
| Gardner Denver / Alup | ESM, VS, Allegro, Sonetto |
| Others | Fini, ABAC, Mattei, Elgi, Sullair, Worthington |
Screw compressor values vary a lot. The main factors are:
Piston compressors are usually worth less than screw units of the same age, but good-condition two-stage units from known brands still sell well.
Industrial compressors are heavy and are often installed in tight plant rooms. Before collection, the unit needs to be isolated from power and air supply, and condensate and oil handled properly. We can arrange a qualified engineer to disconnect it, then remove it with suitable lifting equipment.
If you're clearing the whole compressor house or the wider site, our sister company UK Clearances handles full factory and warehouse clearances.
Most screw compressors show total hours and loaded hours on the controller display. Older units may have a separate mechanical hour meter. A photo of the screen is all we need.
Yes. High-hour compressors can still be worth buying, especially if they've been well serviced or the airend has been rebuilt.
Usually, yes. Older fixed-speed units still have resale, parts or scrap value, and selling one frees up space in your plant room.
Yes. We can buy the whole system or just the compressor. A receiver with its written scheme of examination and inspection records is easier to resell.
Yes. We buy single units and complete compressor houses, including multiple machines and all the ancillary equipment.
Send us a photo of the data plate and the running hours. We'll come back with a price, usually within 24 hours.
