Used A-dec 500 for Sale
A-dec · Dental Equipment · $8,000 – $18,000
Typical pricing - A-dec 500
A-dec 500 - Key specifications
- LED curing light with 1200 mW/cm² output - bright enough for any composite, lasts 30,000+ hours before dimming becomes an issue
- Delivery unit with autoclavable handpiece holders and push-button selectors; typical chair will have 2,000–5,000 hours on the main hoses before leaks show up
- Chair base rises to 24 inches seat height and reclines to full supine; critical for tall operators and back-heavy procedures like implant planning
- Foot control actuation with no electronic valve lag; operatories doing 10+ crown preps per day notice the difference vs. delayed-response competitors
A-dec 500 price overview
You'll see $8,000–$12,000 for units with under 4,000 handpiece hours and clean service records; jump to $14,000–$18,000 if the light is original and delivery lines show no cracks. A $2,000 gap usually means the last clinic ran it hard or skipped maintenance for 18+ months.
Buyer's checklist for A-dec 500
Pull the chair all the way down and listen for grinding in the base cylinder - that's a $600 replacement. Run the delivery foot pedal 20 times and check for hesitation or sponginess; spongy means hose degradation coming. Inspect the LED light lens for cloudiness under magnification; if it's milky, budget $1,400–$1,800 for replacement.
US Market overview
California and Texas are moving these units fast because DSO consolidation (Heartland, Sage Dental adding operatories) is creating constant turnover. Southern California in particular - Irvine, San Diego, LA basin - sees 3–4 units per month hitting the used market from practice transitions.
A-dec 500 vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-dec 500 ✓ | A-dec | $8,000–$18,000 | Dental chair, LED light, delivery unit... | ●●●●● |
| ProMax 3D Plus | Planmeca | $40,000–$85,000 | CBCT 3D imaging, cephalometric, 23x26cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
| OP 3D Pro | KaVo | $35,000–$70,000 | CBCT 3D, 16x13cm FOV, low dose... | ●●●●○ |
| Orthophos SL 3D | Dentsply Sirona | $38,000–$75,000 | CBCT panoramic ceph, 11x10cm FOV... | ●●●●○ |
A-dec 500 - FAQ
6,000 hours and you're rolling the dice on the main delivery hoses; I've seen clinics push to 7,500 but you're buying a repair bill. Under 4,000 is clean. 4,000–6,000 is fine if the service record shows filter changes and annual inspections.
Yes, the light assembly is plug-and-play on the 500 model - takes 5 minutes and you don't void anything. Replacement light runs $1,400–$1,800 depending on whether you go OEM or third-party. Third-party works fine; OEM is the safe play if the clinic manager is risk-averse.
The 500 has a faster delivery system response (no electronic lag) and a more durable base; the 300 is lighter and easier to move between operatories but the hoses fail faster under high-volume use. The 500 costs $1,500–$2,500 more used, but you get 3–4 extra years of life out of hoses and seals. Pick the 500 if you're doing 20+ procedures per day.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
I can source a fully reconditioned A-dec 500 with new gaskets and pressure-tested lines in 10 days instead of you waiting 6 weeks for a new one from the factory; that's 6 weeks of lost revenue per operatory. Second, I source direct from clinic upgrades, so no middleman markup - you save $2,000–$3,500 vs. dealer refurb pricing.