DEXA Scan Machines for Sale
New, used, and refurbished bone densitometers — Hologic, GE Lunar, and more, with nationwide delivery and installation.
DEXA machines for sale in the US range from ~$10,000 for working used units to $100,000+ for new flagship scanners. Below is representative inventory across new, refurbished, and used tiers — availability changes weekly, so request a quote for live listings, current pricing, and delivery to your state. Not sure what to buy? Start with the cost guide.
New DEXA Machines
Horizon W
- Model year: current
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Horizon Ci
- Model year: current
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Prodigy
- Model year: current
- Narrow fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
iDXA
- Model year: current
- Narrow fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Refurbished DEXA Machines
Horizon A
- Years: 2017–2021
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Horizon W
- Years: 2016–2020
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
iDXA
- Years: 2015–2019
- Narrow fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Prodigy Advance
- Years: 2014–2019
- Narrow fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Used DEXA Machines
Discovery A
- Years: 2008–2014
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Discovery W
- Years: 2008–2014
- Fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
Prodigy
- Years: 2008–2014
- Narrow fan-beam
- Body composition capable*
XR-800 / Elite
- Years: 2012–2018
- Pencil-beam
- Body composition capable*
Representative inventory and indicative price bands, last verified July 2026. *Body composition on used units depends on transferable software licenses — always confirmed on the quote.
How Buying Works
- Quote. Tell us the machine (or the use case) and your state — you get matched to live inventory with all-in pricing.
- Inspection report. For used and refurbished units: tube status, phantom QC history, licensed software list, and photos before you commit.
- Logistics & rigging. Deinstallation, freight, and rigging into your room, quoted as line items — typically $2,000–$8,000 depending on distance and access.
- Installation & calibration. Setup, phantom calibration, and coordination with your physicist survey and state registration.
- Applications training. Operator training on positioning, analysis, and QC so your first client scans are billable, not practice.
Warranty & DOA policy
Refurbished units should carry a 6–12 month parts-and-labor warranty; used as-is units at minimum a dead-on-arrival guarantee covering delivery damage and power-on. If a seller offers neither, the price needs to reflect that risk — or you should walk.
Not Sure What to Buy?
1. Clinical bone density, body composition, or both?
Bone density alone opens up the whole used market. Body composition means a central machine with the body-comp software license — the buyer's guide explains why that license is the deal-breaker.
2. How many scans per week?
Under ~20/week, a refurbished Discovery or Prodigy is hard to beat on payback. Higher volume or research-grade precision points to a Horizon or iDXA — see the revenue math.
3. What's the budget?
Under $20K: used, inspected carefully. $20–45K: certified refurbished — the sweet spot. $45K+: new value-tier or flagship refurbished. Mobile screening only? See portable units.
Buying FAQ
Can anyone buy a DEXA machine?
There's no federal license required to purchase a DEXA machine, but to operate one you must register the device with your state's radiation control program, meet operator certification rules (which vary by state), and in some states obtain a certificate of need or physician supervision arrangement. Dealers will sell to gyms, longevity clinics, and wellness studios — compliance is the buyer's responsibility.
What's a fair price for a used Hologic?
As of July 2026: a used Hologic Discovery in working condition typically trades at $12,000–$25,000, and a used Horizon at $25,000–$45,000, depending on tube life, software licenses included, and warranty. Anything far below those ranges usually signals a missing body-composition license, a tired tube, or an as-is auction unit.
Do sellers handle delivery and installation?
Reputable dealers quote deinstallation, freight, rigging, installation, and calibration as line items — expect $2,000–$8,000 total depending on distance and site access. Auction and as-is sales are usually 'buyer arranges everything.' Always get the logistics scope in writing before comparing prices.
What license do I need to operate a DEXA machine?
At minimum, device registration with your state radiation control agency. Most states additionally require operators to hold a limited X-ray or bone densitometry credential, and several require a supervising physician and periodic medical physicist surveys. Requirements differ enough by state that you should confirm before signing a purchase agreement.
Looking to get a DEXA scan instead of buying a machine? A professional DEXA scan costs $100–$250 (from $99 at many partner clinics), takes about 10 minutes, and requires no referral.
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