Portable X-Ray Pricing Guide
Pricing on a refurbished Portable X-Ray system swings widely with model, generator size, and detector configuration. Entry-level units start around $40,000, mid-tier systems fall between $45,000 and $65,000, and premium hospital-grade platforms reach $80,000–$95,000.
Key factors that influence Portable X-Ray pricing
Generator Power
From 1.5–2 kW on entry units to 15–40 kW on premium platforms — higher power supports larger patients and higher throughput.
Detector Configuration
Entry units often lack an integrated digital detector; premium systems include an integrated wireless DR detector for superior image quality.
Mobility & Drive
Motorized drives and a sub-drive (technique on the fly) matter for teams moving the unit between rooms and floors.
PACS Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity for seamless PACS and modality-worklist integration is standard on premium, common on intermediate.
Pricing tiers and investment levels
- Generator: 1.5–2 kW
- 7–10 patients per day
- No integrated digital detector
- Urgent care & solo practice
- House-call friendly footprint
- Budget-conscious
- Generator: 12–30 kW
- 15–25 patients per day
- Motorized drive + sub-drive
- Imaging centers & ortho groups
- Moves between rooms/floors
- Strong price-to-performance
- Generator: 15–40 kW
- 30+ patients per day
- Integrated wireless DR detector
- Built-in computer & PACS
- Inpatient, ICU, ED, trauma
- Speed & uptime critical
Beyond the purchase price: total cost of ownership
Refurbished Portable X-Ray typically runs 40%–60% below new, at OEM specification, with 2–4 week lead times and a 12-month parts-and-labor warranty.
Wireless DR Detector
When not integrated, a refurbished wireless DR detector runs $20,000–$40,000 by size, brand, and connectivity.
PACS & Workflow
Wireless network config and any DICOM modality-worklist licensing you do not already own.
Training & Physicist
Applications training $1,000–$3,000/day (1–2 days typical); a medical physicist inspection is required before patient use.
Ongoing Service
Annual contracts $5,000–$12,000; time-and-materials is an option for budget-conscious facilities.
Quick reference: Portable X-Ray cost summary
| Item / Service | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level System (no integrated DR) | $40,000 – $45,000 |
| Intermediate System (motorized) | $45,000 – $65,000 |
| Premium System (integrated DR) | $80,000 – $95,000 |
| Wireless DR Detector (refurbished) | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Applications Training (per day) | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Annual Service Contract | $5,000 – $12,000 |
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