Sell Your Used KUKA Robot
KUKA robots earn their keep in some of the heaviest cells in industry — automotive body shops, foundries, palletizing lines. When those cells are retired or re-tooled, the robots in them still have years of work left, and there is a steady market of buyers, integrators, and smaller manufacturers who would rather buy a proven used KUKA than finance a new one.
RobotsTrader.com is a classified marketplace for used robots, where your KUKA listing sits in front of buyers searching by brand and model — not a general auction crowd. Your first listing is free for 30 days, and you never pay a commission on your sale.
KUKA models buyers look for
The KR QUANTEC family is the workhorse of heavy-duty handling and spot welding, and clean examples move quickly. The compact KR AGILUS is in demand for machine tending, assembly, and handling in tight cells. The mid-range KR CYBERTECH line covers arc welding, handling, and machining applications and is a regular search for buyers building out welding capacity.
What separates a listing that gets calls from one that sits is documentation: the controller generation (KRC4, KRC5, or the older KRC2), the KSS software version, whether the teach pendant and cables are complete, and the application the robot came out of. KUKA buyers know exactly what they need — give them the specifics and the serious ones will find you.
Pricing — flat and simple
- First listing — free, 30 days, no credit card
- Single Ad — $40 for 90 days
- Bundles — $80 (3 ads), $140 (5 ads), $500 (50 ads), each 90 days
- Featured upgrade — $50 · Top Ad upgrade — $30
One-time fees, paid via Stripe. No percentage of your sale — ever. Compare eBay’s 13.25% of the total sale price: roughly $5,300 in fees on a $40,000 robot. A RobotsTrader.com listing costs the same flat fee whether the robot sells for $4,000 or $40,000.
How selling works
- Create a free account.
- Post your ad with photos and full specifications.
- Buyers contact you directly through your listing.
- You arrange payment and shipping with the buyer.
What buyers look for
- Exact model (e.g., KR 210 R2700 QUANTEC, KR 10 R1100 AGILUS)
- Year of manufacture
- Operating hours, if known
- Controller model and generation (KRC2, KRC4, KRC5) and KSS version
- Reach and payload
- Application history — spot welding, arc welding, handling, palletizing
- Condition — under power, removed from service, as-is
- What is included — teach pendant (smartPAD), cables, dress pack, EOAT
- Clear photos, including the data plate and controller cabinet
FAQ
How much does it cost to list my KUKA robot?
Your first listing is free for 30 days with no card required. After that, a single ad is $40 for 90 days. There is no commission when your robot sells.
How long does my listing run?
Free listings run 30 days; paid listings run 90 days.
Who handles payment and shipping?
You do, directly with the buyer. RobotsTrader.com connects buyers and sellers; the sale, payment, and freight are arranged between the two of you.
Can dealers and integrators list multiple robots?
Yes. Bundle plans are built for multi-unit sellers, and dealer and integrator inventory is welcome.
How do buyers contact me?
Through the contact options on your listing, directly. No middleman, no relay fees.
List your KUKA robot today
Post your first listing free — 30 days, no credit card, no commission when it sells.