Cost guide
Used fusion splicer buying checklist
Short answer
Used core-alignment splicers: $2,399–$8,995. Check the arc count, service record and cleaver.
Before buying a used splicer, get a photo of the arc/splice count and the arcs since the last electrode change, a recent service or calibration record, and confirm the kit includes a working cleaver, battery and charger. Used core-alignment splicers in our data ranged from $2,399 (Grade C Fujikura 70S+) to $8,995 (refurbished 90S+ with a 1-year warranty).
What it costs
New10 US listings
Low
$3,206Typical
$4,803High
$16,900
$3,206Typical
$4,803High
$16,900
Used / refurb7 US listings
Low
$1,250Typical
$4,500High
$8,995
$1,250Typical
$4,500High
$8,995
US-dollar listings only (other currencies are in the source tables below). Typical = median. Every number links to its source below.
At a glance
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer- New
- from $15,900
- Used / refurb
- from $3,700
- Rent / week
- from $695/wk
Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer- New
- none seen
- Used / refurb
- from $2,399
- Rent / week
- none seen
View 7 Fusion Splicer- New
- from $5,800
- Used / refurb
- from $4,500
- Rent / week
- none seen
T-400S Fusion Splicer- New
- from $3,206
- Used / refurb
- from $1,250
- Rent / week
- none seen
The details
Checklist
- Arc count and electrodes. Ask for a screenshot of the maintenance menu. INNO recommends replacing electrodes past 5,500 arcs, with a caution at 4,500. Fresh electrodes are a plus; one 90S+ listing called them out. Listings that give totals help: a 2023 90S+ showed 18,159 splices, and a certified pre-owned View 7 had 19k+.
- Service history. Fujikura Europe's annual service is £430–£460 plus £75 for electrodes, so a unit due for service costs that much more. A $450 third-party calibration (Aumictech) is the US benchmark in our data.
- The cleaver. It's part of the price. The €3,000 90S+ in our data came with no cleaver, while the $3,700 one included a CT-50. Price the kit, not just the splicer.
- Battery, heater and splice test general knowledge. Have the seller make and heat-shrink a splice on video, check the estimated loss, and check the battery holds a charge.
- Warranty and return. Refurbished dealer units (e.g. $8,995 for a 90S+ with 1-year warranty) cost more than private sales ($3,700) but carry less risk.
- Compare with new and rental. A new Sumitomo T-400S clad-alignment kit was $3,206, and renting a core-alignment splicer is $375–$500/week (Fiber Instrument Sales). See fusion splicer cost.
Compare these models spec by spec · 4 models
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer | View 7 Fusion Splicer | T-400S Fusion Splicer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | ||||
| New | $15,900 – $16,900 · €6,450 | – | $5,800 – $7,500 · £3,960 | $3,206 – $4,706 |
| Used / refurb | $3,700 – $8,995 · €3,000 | $2,399 – $7,699 | $4,499.95 · £2,400 | $1,250 |
| Rent / week | $695 · €195 · CA$490 · £225 | – | – | – |
| Calibration | £460 | £460 | – | – |
| Where they differ | ||||
| Alignment | Core alignment | Core alignment | Core alignment (DACAS) | 3-axis active clad alignment |
| Kit | CT50 Bluetooth cleaver (S017521) | – | – | – |
| Battery | ~300 splice/heat cycles | – | – | – |
| Splice time | – | ~6 s (per seller) | – | – |
| Display | – | – | 5" touchscreen | – |
| Form | – | – | – | Handheld |
Highlighted rows differ between models. Green = lowest US-dollar price. Other currencies are shown as listed, not converted.
Sources
Every price we found · 9 listings with seller, date and link
Used and refurbished splicer prices we found
| Model / item | Type | Price | Source | Seen | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-400S Fusion Splicer | used | $1,250 | Electro Rent | 2026-10-20 | 'Used from $1,250' for TYPE-400S-ACA-KIT-5S |
| Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer | used | $2,399 | OMIWAA | 2026-10-20 | Grade C used, excl. import taxes |
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | used | $3,700 | Power Test Equipment | 2026-10-20 | With CT-50 cleaver, fresh electrodes |
| View 7 Fusion Splicer | used/refurbished | $4,499.95 | Cartoli Instruments | 2026-10-20 | Certified pre-owned, 19k+ splice count, V7 cleaver; price from a search-index copy of the page |
| Fujikura 70S+ Fusion Splicer | used/refurbished | $7,699 | AAA Testers | 2026-10-20 | |
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | used/refurbished | $7,999.95 | Cartoli Instruments | 2026-10-20 | Certified pre-owned with CT-50; price from a search-index copy of the page |
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | used/refurbished | $8,995 | AAA Testers | 2026-10-20 | Refurbished/calibrated, 1-yr warranty, CT50 |
| Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer | used | €3,000 | Maunt | 2026-10-20 | 2023 unit, 18,159 splices, no cleaver; excl. VAT |
| View 7 Fusion Splicer | used | £2,400 | eBay UK (SaveOnKit) | 2026-10-20 | With View 7 cleaver; 3 available when indexed; price from a search-index copy of the page |
Prices in the seller's currency, not converted. "Seen" is the date we read the price on the source page. Full price table.
FAQ
What should I check when buying a used fusion splicer?
Check the total arc count and arcs since the last electrode change, recent service or calibration records, whether a working cleaver, battery and charger are included, and ask for a test splice with its estimated loss.
When should fusion splicer electrodes be replaced?
INNO recommends replacing electrodes once the arc count exceeds 5,500, with a caution reminder at 4,500 arcs. Check your splicer's manual for its own limit.
How much is a used fusion splicer?
Used core-alignment splicers in our data ranged from $2,399 (Grade C Fujikura 70S+) to $8,995 (refurbished Fujikura 90S+ with a 1-year warranty). A Sumitomo T-400S was listed 'used from' $1,250.
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