How much does a press brake cost, and how do you finance one?
You can buy a small new CNC press brake for about $20,000. Federal buyers have paid more than $280,000 for premium brakes, and the used market covers everything in between. Below are prices by size and how press brake financing works, plus a section on stamping and punch presses.
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How much does a press brake cost?
New CNC press brakes run from about $20,000 to $285,000. Press brake prices move most with tonnage, bed length, the number of back gauge axes and the brand. The table shows each class new and used:
| Press brake type | New: listed price or what a buyer paid | Used: listed asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Entry CNC, about 30 to 50 tons, 4 to 6 ft | $19,999 sale price (regular $24,570) for a 33-ton Baileigh BP-3305CNC | $15,000 for a 1996 Accurpress 30-ton; $22,500 for a 1998 Amada 38-ton |
| Mid-range CNC hydraulic, about 90 to 150 tons, 8 to 10 ft | $98,262 for a 112-ton Baileigh BP-11210CNC with a 2-axis control | $23,500 for a Cincinnati 90-ton; $39,900 for a 2019 Baileigh 112-ton; $99,500 for a 2014 Amada HG-1303, about 143-ton (recent listing) |
| Production CNC hydraulic, about 175 to 250 tons, 10 to 13 ft | $114,258 for a Baileigh 179-ton x 13 ft; $125,684 for a Baileigh 224-ton x 10 ft; $129,000 for a Gator 250-ton x 12 ft with 4 axes | $79,900 for a 2022 Dener 175-ton; $102,373 for a 2015 Bystronic Xact 160, 176-ton (both recent listings) |
| Premium brands, hydraulic or electric | $239,000 for an Amada electric brake; $281,450 for an Amada HRB1303 package; $285,164 for a Cincinnati GX (federal purchases) | About $100,000 and up for late-model Amada and Bystronic brakes (listings above) |
New prices are retail and dealer listings checked October 2026, except where a federal purchase is named. Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic and Cincinnati don’t publish new prices, so the premium row uses federal contract awards from USAspending.gov, which can include delivery, tooling, training and warranty. Used figures are listed asking prices, not appraisals or offers; “recent listings” are no longer for sale.
Penn Tool lists the 112-ton Baileigh BP-11210CNC at $98,262 new. A used-machinery dealer listed a 2019 unit at $39,900, roughly 40% of new for a brake about seven years old.
Back gauge axes add cost too. An exporter’s 2026 guide, at export-market prices, puts a 3-axis back gauge at about $3,000 to $5,000 more than a 2-axis base, and 6-axis at $10,000 to $15,000 more. New brakes over 250 tons and automated bending cells aren’t in the table. Builders quote those project by project.
Press brakes and shears are part of our machine tool financing. For why brakes usually get longer terms than lasers, see our post on financing fab equipment.
What does a used press brake cost, and what should you check before you buy one?
Used CNC press brakes list from about $15,000 for 1990s machines to $100,000 and up for late-model premium brands, and Surplus Record alone showed 946 CNC press brake listings in October 2026.
Condition and the control move the price a lot. A 135-ton Cincinnati CNC brake whose listing said the main control board was “damaged beyond repair”, with both ram cylinders leaking and the main control valves removed, was asking $9,500. The Air Force paid $58,304 in 2025 to repair and modernize an LVD Strippit brake. Add a repair bill like that to the $9,500 and you’re well past the running 2019 Baileigh above.
Before you buy, check:
- The control. Ask the builder whether it’s still supported and whether parts are available.
- A test bend. Bend a part across the full bed and check the angle at both ends and the middle.
- The hydraulics. Look for leaks and ask when the oil and seals were last serviced.
- What comes with it. Get the tooling, manuals and software in writing.
Can you finance a used press brake from an auction or a private seller?
Yes. Used press brake financing covers dealer, auction and private-party purchases. A private-party sale adds a lien search and an inspection, and the money goes straight to the seller. For an auction, the lot listing with the serial number and control is usually enough for a first response, so send it in before you bid.
The term can’t run past the machine’s remaining useful life, so used brakes are often written on a shorter term than new. Lenders look at how old the brake will be at the last payment. Our guide to buying a used CNC from a private party walks through that rule and the lien search.
A few things make a used or private-party file stronger: a control the builder still supports, a brand with U.S. parts and service, a clean lien search and inspection, and a price in line with the market. Pay well above market and you’ll likely fund the difference yourself. Expect a slightly larger down payment on a private-party sale, too.
How much does press brake tooling cost, and can it go on the same financing?
Tooling runs from a few thousand dollars for a starter set to five figures for a full package. On qualifying deals it goes on the same payment as the brake, along with delivery, rigging and installation.
NASA paid $13,934 for a press brake tooling order in 2025. The exporter’s guide puts a starter set at about $2,500, freight on an imported 100-ton brake at about $4,000 and installation at about $1,000, again at export-market prices.
The new 112-ton Baileigh plus a tooling order that size comes to about $112,000, before freight and rigging. I’d put all of it on the deal, and ask the dealer to list the brake, tooling, freight, rigging, installation and training on separate lines. Anything left off the quote usually gets paid in cash later.
How much do stamping presses and punch presses cost, and can you finance them?
Recent used listings run from $22,500 for a 60-ton Minster gap-frame stamping press to $79,500 for a 1995 Niagara 200-ton straight-side, and new punch presses, including CNC turret punches, have cost federal buyers $350,000 to $726,000. Stamping press financing and punch press financing work the same way as press brake financing, new or used.
A 48-inch Coe servo coil feed line was listed at $79,500 by itself, as much as the press. The punch figures are federal purchases of a Strippit ($349,798), an Amada T55 ($639,981) and a CNC rotary turret punch ($725,570) between 2024 and 2026.
The press, the feed line and, on qualifying deals, the install can go on one contract. For an established business at an assumed 9%, the used Niagara and the feed line together come to about $3,957 a month over 48 months. A press that old may be held to a shorter term. The Amada and the rotary turret punch are both over the $500,000 application-only limit, so punch press financing at that size needs a full financial package.
Buying a used mechanical press? Ask for the inspection records. OSHA’s power press rule (29 CFR 1910.217) requires a certification record for each inspection, maintenance job and repair, plus weekly checks of the clutch and brake, the antirepeat feature and the single-stroke mechanism on presses without the rule’s control-reliability and brake-monitoring features. Press brakes and hydraulic presses aren’t covered by it.
Custom dies built for one part are 3-year property in the IRS tables (asset class 34.01). I’d keep them on a shorter term than the press.
What are the monthly payments on a financed press brake?
For an established business, every $100,000 financed at an assumed 9% comes to about $2,076 a month over 60 months, or $1,609 over 84. Applied to the machines above:
| Example | Price | Monthly payment |
|---|---|---|
| New 33-ton entry CNC brake | $19,999 | About $636 over 36 months, or $498 over 48 |
| Used 60-ton OBI stamping press | $22,500 | About $715 over 36 months, or $560 over 48 |
| Used 2019 112-ton Baileigh brake | $39,900 | About $993 over 48 months, or $828 over 60 |
| New 112-ton brake plus a $13,934 tooling order | $112,196 | About $2,329 over 60 months, or $1,805 over 84 |
| Used 200-ton straight-side press plus a servo coil feed line, one contract | $159,000 | About $5,056 over 36 months, or $3,957 over 48 |
| Premium new brake, near what federal buyers paid | $285,000 | About $5,916 over 60 months, or $4,585 over 84 |
Example payments for established businesses (two or more years in business) at an assumed 9%, with no money down and payments in arrears. They don’t apply to startups or businesses under two years. Prices come from the sections above; $285,000 is a round figure. Illustrative, not an offer.
Which term? Brakes last. A 1996 brake was still listed at $15,000, and the IRS gives equipment used to make fabricated metal products a 12-year class life (asset class 34.0). I’d size the term to the contract or the hours the brake is bought for. Going from 60 to 84 months cuts the payment on $100,000 by about $467 and adds two years of payments.
Can a new fab shop finance a press brake?
Yes, with a stronger file than an established shop needs. A business under a year old is underwritten as a startup, which typically means 700+ personal credit, relevant industry experience, working capital left after the purchase and usually a down payment. Between one and two years in business the field narrows, but deals stay workable.
What makes a new shop’s file stronger:
- Years on a brake for someone else. W-2 history as an operator, setup tech or shop lead counts for a lot.
- A recognized brand and a supported control. Both help the machine hold its resale value.
- Money down and cash left after closing.
- One core machine to start. Pay it on time for a year and the next purchase gets easier.
Pricing for a new business depends on the whole file, so the payment examples above don’t apply. Our startup equipment financing guide covers the full criteria.
Should you lease or finance a press brake?
Most shops finance a press brake and own it, because brakes stay in service for decades. A fair market value (FMV) lease fits a brake tied to one contract, or one you plan to trade up in a few years.
Equipment finance agreements run 24 to 84 months. Leases run 24 to 60 months, with $1, 10% or FMV buyouts. On an equipment finance agreement or a $1 buyout lease, a brake placed in service by December 31 can usually be deducted like a cash purchase, including Section 179 (up to $2,560,000 for 2026). On an FMV lease you deduct the payments as rent. Confirm with your tax advisor.
What do you need to get a press brake financed?
A dealer or builder quote, or the auction lot listing, is usually all a first response needs. Qualifying files up to $500,000 can be decided on the application alone, with no tax returns or financial statements.
The application starts with a soft credit inquiry, which doesn’t affect your score. You’ll usually hear back within 1 to 2 business hours, and funding can follow in as little as 24 to 48 hours after signing.
The usual minimum is about $15,000. A smaller brake can go on one contract with its tooling or a second machine, like a shear, to reach it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a press brake cost?
New CNC press brakes cost about $20,000 for a small 33-ton machine and $98,000 to $129,000 for value-brand machines between 112 and 250 tons. Federal agencies paid $239,000 to $285,000 for premium Amada and Cincinnati brakes in 2025 and 2026. Used CNC brakes list from about $15,000 for older machines to $100,000 and up for late-model premium brands.
How much is a used press brake?
Used CNC press brakes list from about $15,000 for 1990s machines to $100,000 and up for late-model Amada and Bystronic brakes. A 2019 112-ton Baileigh was listed at $39,900, roughly 40% of the same model new. Condition and the control move the price a lot: a 135-ton brake with a dead control board, leaking cylinders and missing control valves was asking $9,500.
Can press brake tooling be financed?
Yes. On qualifying deals, tooling goes on the same payment as the brake, along with delivery, rigging and installation. Ask the dealer for a quote that lists the brake, tooling and services on separate lines so it’s clear what each piece costs.
How long can you finance a press brake?
Up to 84 months on an equipment finance agreement and up to 60 months on a lease, starting at 24 months. A used brake is often written on a shorter term, because the term can’t run past the machine’s remaining useful life. A brake with a control the builder still supports can get a longer term than one with an unsupported control.
Can you finance a press brake from an auction or a private seller?
Yes. Auction and private-party brakes can both be financed. For an auction, the lot listing with the serial number and control is usually enough for a first response. A private-party sale adds a lien search and an inspection, the money goes straight to the seller, and the down payment is often a little larger than on a dealer sale.
Can you finance a stamping press or a punch press?
Yes. Gap-frame and straight-side stamping presses, coil feed lines and CNC turret punch presses can be financed new or used, and a press and its feed line can go on one contract. Deals over $500,000, such as a large new turret punch, need a full financial package.
What credit score do you need to finance a press brake?
Many established-business programs start around a 600 FICO, and two or more years in business opens the most programs. A shop under a year old is underwritten as a startup, which typically means 700+ personal credit, experience in the trade, working capital left after the purchase and usually a down payment.
Does Section 179 apply to a financed press brake?
Usually, yes. For 2026 the limit is $2,560,000, phasing out above $4,090,000 of purchases, with 100% bonus depreciation, and new and used brakes both qualify. A brake on an equipment finance agreement or a $1 buyout lease can usually be deducted the same as a cash purchase if it’s placed in service by December 31. On a fair market value lease you deduct the payments as rent. Confirm with your tax advisor.
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This article is general information about financing press brakes, stamping presses and punch presses. It is not tax, legal, or accounting advice, or a commitment to finance. Prices shown are listed asking prices, retail listings and federal contract awards, not appraisals or offers. Tax and accounting treatment depends on your contract and your business; confirm with your CPA. All financing is subject to credit approval and underwriting.