Used Meat & Food Processing Prices
Used meat processing equipment spans several machine types, so one number doesn't tell the story — a meat grinders and a meat slicers aren't the same purchase. Below is the price breakdown by type, from $212 to $500 median, based on 354 live listings across 169 US metros.
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Based on 354 live listings · updated Oct 20, 2026 · a starting point, not an appraisal — always run and inspect the unit before you pay.
Used meat processing equipment prices by type
| Type | Median | Most pay | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat grinders | $212 | $101–$824 | 58 |
| Meat slicers | $500 | $190–$1,177 | 39 |
| Other / mixed | $300 | $80–$1,950 | 257 |
Median and 25th–75th percentile of current listings with a stated price. Sub-types with too few listings are grouped as “other.”
Across every condition and size we track, used meat processing equipment runs from $40 for project pieces and small countertop units up to $28,995 for large, late-model gear. The median is $292; half of all listings fall between $100 and $1,468. Always run the unit and inspect before you pay.
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How to judge a used meat processing equipment deal
Used slicers, grinders, and saws are a strong value — but inspect blades and check that guards and safety interlocks work. Run the motor and listen for bearing noise. Factor sharpening or a new blade into the price.
Median used meat processing equipment price by metro
| Metro | Median | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $7,200 | 10 |
| Odessa / Midland | $1,800 | 8 |
| Los Angeles | $1,950 | 7 |
| State College | $80 | 7 |
| Billings | $202 | 6 |
| Charlotte | $754 | 6 |
| Greenville / Upstate | $475 | 6 |
| Reno / Tahoe | $200 | 5 |
| Wyoming | $600 | 5 |
| North Dakota | $8,595 | 5 |
| Chicago | $265 | 5 |
| Scranton / Wilkes-Barre | $80 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh | $70 | 4 |
| Wilmington | $288 | 4 |
Median over current listings with a stated price; metros with too few are omitted.
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