Guillotines and shears are core sheet metal cutting kit, with steady demand across fabrication shops, maintenance workshops and production lines. Hydraulic, mechanical, swing-beam and variable-rake machines value on cutting length, cutting capacity, back-gauge, blade condition, manufacturer, age, and whether the machine is currently in production. The buyer pool is broad, which is why this category turns over reliably.
Charter can value individual guillotines or package them with wider sheet metal kit when a workshop is being upgraded or cleared. Send the spec, photos, cutting capacity and condition notes. A specialist comes back within two working days with a valuation and the right channel recommendation: direct purchase, buyer match, or managed sale. 0% sellers fees throughout.
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Guillotines & Shears — sellers ask
- How much is my used guillotine worth?
- Depends on manufacturer, year, cutting length, maximum thickness, hydraulic or mechanical operation, back-gauge condition, blade condition, and overall working order. A machine with clean electrics, sharp blades and clear capacity information is easier to position. Send the details and Charter responds with a valuation within two working days.
- What's the difference between a guillotine and a shear?
- The terms get used interchangeably in the UK sheet metal market. Buyers may refer to hydraulic guillotines, mechanical guillotines, swing-beam shears or variable-rake shears. For sale purposes the labels matter less than the capacity, cutting length, condition and blade quality.
- Can Charter sell guillotines with other sheet metal machines?
- Yes. Guillotines often perform best as part of a wider sheet metal package alongside press brakes, folders, rollers or laser cutters. Charter assesses each machine individually then advises whether a package sale or separate routes will yield more. The right answer depends on the kit and your timeline.
- Can I sell a guillotine if the blades need sharpening?
- Yes, but flag the blade condition up front. Dull or damaged blades shift the valuation because the buyer factors in servicing costs. Clear photos and an honest condition note avoid late-stage renegotiation once a buyer is engaged. Transparent condition almost always sells better than chase-the-tail discovery.
Looking to buy a guillotines & shears instead?
Charter has live guillotines & shears stock ready to view. Browse the current inventory and speak to a specialist about anything that catches your eye.
One machine or fifty — Charter handles the sale end-to-end.
0% sellers fees, named specialist, global buyer network. Begin with a free, no-obligation valuation.