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Collaborative robot arm · Used price guide
The most widely deployed collaborative arm in the world. 5 kg payload, 850 mm reach, PolyScope interface, and the largest integrator ecosystem of any cobot platform. Used prices at £12,000–£17,000 represent 40–60% of new cost for a platform with years of remaining life when properly maintained.
Resale index · Jul 2025 = 100
Down 8.7% year on year. Best buying window: Any — driven by supply.
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Not yet bench-tested by Robot AutoTrader. Resale values are drawn from verified sale data.
£12,000 to £17,000 depending on cycle count, service history, software version, and whether end-of-arm tooling is included. The UR5e retails around £28,000 new with controller; a documented used unit at £14,000 is a significant and defensible saving for most SME applications.
Connect the controller and open PolyScope. Navigate to Settings → System → Robot — the joint runtime hours and cycle data are logged here. You can also request a UR Support diagnostic export for a complete history if the seller has maintained the robot on a service contract.
The arm retains its original CE marking. However, your integrated machine — the arm plus end effector, mounting, and application — requires a conformity assessment under the Machinery Regulations 2008 before deployment in a commercial production environment. Engage a CE marking specialist or qualified integrator before commissioning.
Integration — end effector, mounting, safety assessment, programming, and commissioning — typically costs £8,000 to £40,000 depending on application complexity. For a simple pick-and-place deployment on a known production line, the low end is achievable. For a vision-guided assembly or inspection application, budget toward the high end.
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