Buy & Sell Used TOS for Sale

TOS is a Czech machine tool brand that has been building machine tools for decades, and depending on the plant the name covers lathes, milling machines, horizontal boring mills and cylindrical grinders. Used TOS machines are therefore found in single-part and small-series production, toolmaking, maintenance workshops and training facilities. Asset-Trade lists used TOS machines from different TOS plants in a range of sizes and equipment levels.

Start with the job: because TOS covers very different machine types under one brand, a TOS lathe does not do the same work as a TOS milling machine or grinder. Check spindle and guideway condition, the age and type of the control, included accessories such as chucks, clamping equipment or rotary tables, and the documentation supplied with the machine. Use the option of an on-site inspection and demonstration, and discuss open points with your dedicated project manager before deciding.

Used TOS machines usually sell for roughly 40 to 70 percent less than comparable new machines, and the exact figure depends on size, year of build, condition, control and tooling. Retrofits such as a newer control or digital readouts, and the scope of what is included in the delivery, also affect the price. Instead of a fixed price list you receive a concrete quote once the machine has been appraised for your application.

Asset-Trade puts every machine through a multi-stage inspection that includes functional tests before it is offered. You can also request a free machine appraisal and arrange an on-site inspection and demonstration, where the TOS machine is run under real conditions. This is how wear on guideways, spindle or gearbox and missing parts are identified before you commit to the purchase.

Asset-Trade handles worldwide shipping and export, including the required export documentation, and loading, transport and customs are coordinated within the 7-step purchase process. A dedicated project manager stays with you from the first enquiry until arrival and also coordinates questions about spare parts, commissioning and operator familiarisation. It is worth checking voltage and frequency at the destination, since European machines generally run on 400 V / 50 Hz.

Common mistakes include buying without an inspection, overlooking wear on guideways and spindle, missing documentation, and underestimating spare-part and transport logistics. Check in advance whether chucks, clamping equipment and manuals are included and whether your tooling and programs match the existing control. Alternatives to TOS are other European machine tool brands, or a new machine if the budget allows – comparing is especially worthwhile for special versions and large machine sizes.