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Used Sullair LS-16: Sell or Buy at Auction
Sullair is an American air compressor manufacturer known for durable rotary screw compressors used in manufacturing, construction, and industrial applications. Sullair's American manufacturing and strong dealer network make it a preferred brand in North American industrial facilities.
The Sullair LS-16 is a stationary, base-mounted rotary screw air compressor from Sullair's industrial LS series, built around the oil-flooded airend Sullair is known for and typically configured in the 100 to 125 horsepower class for standard shop-air pressures. It is a fixed plant workhorse rather than a portable diesel rig: bolted into a compressor room and piped into a shop air system that runs stamping presses, pneumatic tooling, paint lines, and general production air. Machine shops and manufacturing plants already standardized on Sullair hardware gravitate to the LS-16 because its frame sits in a practical middle ground, large enough to carry a real continuous-duty production load without the footprint or power draw of the bigger LS-20, LS-25, and LS-32 units. At auction through KD Auctions, LS-16 units with documented service history, a healthy airend, and a working Sullair controller tend to move quickly, drawing interest from our 500,000+ industry contacts across manufacturing and facility maintenance channels.
Buying a Used LS-16
Manufacturing facilities, general contractors, automotive shops, and industrial operations. Sullair's American brand recognition and domestic parts availability make it a preferred choice for buyers who prioritize serviceability.
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Sullair compressors sell actively at auction. The brand's American heritage, domestic dealer network, and durable construction create consistent buyer demand. Units with recent service records and known maintenance history achieve the best results.
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What is a used Sullair LS-16 air compressor worth at auction, and how do I sell one?
Auction value for an LS-16 depends on its age, the run hours on the airend, overall mechanical condition, the motor and drive, and whether it still has a working Sullair controller plus any dryer, filtration, or receiver-tank package. Rather than guess at a number, KD Auctions provides a free AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant appraisal that reports both orderly liquidation value (OLV) and forced liquidation value (FLV), so you know what the unit is worth before you decide how to sell. If you move forward with a managed auction, the engagement typically runs 6 to 10 weeks from kickoff to payout, with onsite dispatch within 48 to 72 hours. Commission is tailored to the engagement and quoted upfront, and most sellers pay nothing out of pocket.
How is the Sullair LS-16 different from larger LS models like the LS-20 or LS-25?
The LS-16 shares the same oil-flooded rotary screw design and control platform as the rest of Sullair's LS line, but it sits a frame size below the LS-20, LS-25, and LS-32, so it produces less horsepower and airflow than those larger units. That does not make it light duty: in roughly the 100 to 125 horsepower class it is a true continuous-duty plant compressor, just sized for a facility that does not need the higher output of the bigger LS frames. This matters at auction because bidders shopping for an LS-16 are targeting that specific capacity, not just any Sullair screw compressor, so a clean, well-documented unit tends to draw focused demand.
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Sullair is an American air compressor manufacturer known for durable rotary screw compressors used in manufacturing, construction, and industrial applications.
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