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Lathe Market Pricing

Analysis of 9,225 eBay listings for lathes across various brands and specifications.

What you'll usually pay

$69.97 typical price
Most are between$16โ€“$345
Brand new$58.99
Used$49.96
On sale now9,225

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 15% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in uxcell brand units, which sit 72% below the market median. High-voltage 220 V models command a significant premium, trading at 272% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

uxcell 1,572 on sale$19.56 ยท 72% cheaper
Aluminum 632 on sale$26.01 ยท 63% cheaper
Steel 1,984 on sale$30.58 ยท 56% cheaper
Stainless Steel 615 on sale$32.12 ยท 54% cheaper
Craftsman 372 on sale$35 ยท 50% cheaper

Price by brand

uxcell
$19.56-72%
Craftsman
$35-50%
Shopsmith
$37.95-46%
Unbranded
$39.99-43%
Rockwell/Delta
$42.18-40%
Delta
$50-29%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, ranging from uxcell at $19.56 to Delta at $50.

Price by suitable for

Aluminum
$26.01-63%
Steel
$30.58-56%
Stainless Steel
$32.12-54%
Cast Iron
$42.99-39%
Metal
$46.99-33%
Wood
$49.99-29%

Why? Material compatibility affects cost, with Aluminum at $26.01 and Wood at $49.99.

Price by machine type

Center Lathe
$40.2-43%
Bench Lathe
$49.99-29%
CNC Lathe
$56.68-19%
Manual Lathe
$71.24+2%
Mini/Micro Lathe
$75.99+9%
Speed Lathe
$134+91%

Why? Complexity drives price, from Center Lathes at $40.2 to Speed Lathes at $133.99.

Price by voltage

110 V
$45.98-34%
24 V
$71.24+2%
120 V
$97.15+39%
230 V
$111+59%
12 V
$150+115%
220 V
$260+272%

Why? Power requirements impact value, with 110 V at $45.98 and 220 V at $259.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used lathes?

New lathes have a median price of $58.99, while used lathes are lower at $49.96.

Which machine type is the most expensive on average?

Speed Lathes are the most expensive with a median price of $133.99.

How do wood-working lathes compare to metal-working ones in price?

Wood lathes have a median of $49.99, whereas Aluminum lathes are cheaper at $26.01.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $16โ€“$345, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 20, 2026.