Injection Molding & Extrusion
Used Krauss Maffei CX 300: Sell or Buy at Auction
KraussMaffei is a German manufacturer of injection molding machines, reaction process machinery, and plastics extrusion systems, serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial plastics markets. KraussMaffei's CX, MX, and GX series injection molding machines range from small technical parts to very large structural components. The brand is particularly strong in automotive exterior and interior components.
The KraussMaffei CX 300 is an all-hydraulic injection molding machine from KraussMaffei's CX series, rated near 3,000 kN of clamping force, which works out to roughly 300 metric tons, or about 330 U.S. tons. What sets the CX apart in this class is KraussMaffei's two-platen clamping design: a four-tie-bar unit that runs roughly 30 percent shorter than comparable machine designs, so a 300-ton press takes up less floor space and leaves room for takeout robots and conveyors. Tie-bar clearance is around 630 by 630 millimeters, the injection unit is modular so screw and shot size are matched to the part, and process control runs on KraussMaffei's MC6 multitouch panel, with earlier units on the MC5 or MC4. The CX line spans roughly 35 to 650 metric tons, which puts the 300 in the middle of the series: sized for mid-volume automotive interior trim, industrial housings, and multi-cavity technical parts, not the large structural pieces like bumpers and instrument-panel carriers that move to KraussMaffei's bigger two-platen GX and MX machines. The shops that buy at this tonnage are usually automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and general industrial molders who want proven German-built capacity without paying for size they will not use. KD Auctions tends to see active bidding on mid-size CX presses because they fit a wide band of floors and resell easily, and that mix of broad usability and KraussMaffei's reputation for durable, well-kept iron is what draws interest from across our 500,000+ industry contacts whenever a CX 300 comes up for sale.
Buying a Used CX 300
Automotive plastics Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, large-part injection molders, structural foam processors, and manufacturers of industrial plastic components. KraussMaffei's large-tonnage machines attract buyers with high-volume automotive and industrial applications.
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KraussMaffei machines achieve strong auction results: particularly large-tonnage CX and MX models sought by automotive suppliers. German engineering pedigree and robust construction create active bidding from domestic and international buyers.
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What is a used KraussMaffei CX 300 worth at auction?
Value comes down to the machine's age, accumulated hours, overall condition, control generation, whether it carries a servo-pump drive, and any tooling or auxiliary equipment included in the sale, so no single figure fits every unit. Before you decide how to sell, KD Auctions provides a free AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant appraisal that reports both orderly liquidation value (OLV) and forced liquidation value (FLV), giving you a defensible number to work from.
How do I sell a used KraussMaffei CX 300 through KD Auctions?
Call KD Auctions at 480.455.3910 to start. A managed auction typically runs six to ten weeks from engagement to payout, and onsite dispatch is scheduled within 48 to 72 hours once you engage. Commission is tailored to the engagement and quoted upfront, so most sellers pay nothing out of pocket. Because the CX 300 fits a wide band of shop floors it resells easily, and we market each one to our full base of 500,000+ industry contacts to drive competitive bidding.
About Krauss Maffei
KraussMaffei is a German manufacturer of injection molding machines, reaction process machinery, and plastics extrusion systems, serving automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial plastics markets.
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