How much does an ultrasound machine cost?
New ultrasound machine prices run from $2,000 for a handheld to $250,000 and up for a premium cart-based system, and a refurbished system typically costs 25–64% less than new.
Ultrasound machine prices by type
| System type | New | Refurbished | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld / pocket | $2,000 – $15,000 | Rarely sold refurbished | Point of care, EMS, bedside guidance |
| Portable / laptop | $15,000 – $60,000 | About 40–60% less than new | Urgent care, anesthesia, MSK, mobile |
| Mid-range cart | $35,000 – $80,000 | $25,000 – $60,000 | General imaging, OB/GYN, private practice |
| Premium cart | $80,000 – $250,000+ | $40,000 – $90,000 | Echo labs, MFM, hospital radiology |
Ranges are general US market figures as of October 2026, compiled from published dealer list prices, and include a standard probe package. They are not quotes from this site.
Last reviewed: October 2026
New, refurbished or used?
New
A new system costs the most, and it comes with a warranty and the software the maker ships with it.
Refurbished
A vendor services and tests the system to a standard it describes, usually with a warranty of its own. What that work covers varies from vendor to vendor, and refurbished ultrasound machines lists the five questions that settle it.
Used
A used system is sold as it is, in the condition the vendor states, and it usually costs the least. Used ultrasound machines lists nine checks to run before you buy.
The costs beyond the sticker price
Probes, service, training and setup are priced on top of the ultrasound system, and their ranges come from the same source as the system prices above.
Extra probes, a service contract and training can add about a third to the system’s price.
Probe prices
| Probe type | Price | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Linear array | $2,000 – $6,000 | Vascular, MSK, small parts, nerve blocks |
| Curved (convex) | $3,000 – $8,000 | Abdominal, OB/GYN |
| Endocavitary | $3,000 – $8,000 | Transvaginal, transrectal |
| Phased array | $4,000 – $10,000 | Cardiac, adult and pediatric echo |
| Transesophageal (TEE) | $15,000 and up | Advanced cardiac imaging |
Service, training and setup
| Cost | Range | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Service contract | 10–15% of the price, per year | Are probes covered? How fast is the response? Are software updates included? |
| Basic service plan | From about $1,500 a year | Time and materials, or parts included? |
| Full parts and labor | Up to about $15,000 a year | Is uptime written into the contract? |
| Applications training | $750 remote; from $2,750 onsite | How many sessions? |
| Networking and setup | About $1,500 onsite | Does it include the PACS and EMR connection? |
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Which exams will you run most often?
On the request: your specialty, and the exams the system must handle.
Which probes do those exams need?
On the request: must-have probes or exams. Price any you add against the probe table.
New, refurbished or either?
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A specific brand or model line?
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How long a warranty, and who backs it?
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Which software packages, and are updates covered?
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What service and training are in the price?
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Buy, finance or lease, and can you trade in?
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Financing and leases
Financing on your request
Vendors, and the lenders they work with, offer financing and leases. On a purchase, your request can ask for financing terms, and every vendor on it sees that you asked. You agree on the terms in writing with the vendor you choose.
A loan and a lease end differently
With a loan, the system is yours once it is paid off. At the end of a lease term, you may return the system, renew the lease or buy the system for an agreed price. More on financing and leasing.
Common questions about ultrasound machine prices
Why do ultrasound prices vary so much?
A handheld and a premium cart-based system are different instruments, and price follows the type of system, its probes and its software options. Condition moves it again, and so does what the vendor includes: warranty, service, delivery and training.
Is a refurbished ultrasound machine safe to buy?
It depends on the vendor’s process, which the five questions on refurbished ultrasound machines bring out, and on a biomedical technician’s electrical safety tests before the system scans a patient.
Do these prices include probes?
The system ranges include a standard probe package. A quote lists the probes it includes when the vendor gives them, and the probe table above prices any other transducer you need.
How do I get a real price?
Vendors quote on your request, and each quote is the price of a system the vendor can supply to you.
Where do these ranges come from?
They are general US market figures as of October 2026, compiled from published dealer list prices. They are not quotes from this site.
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