Buying X-Ray Equipment

Ten questions that separate a good x-ray equipment dealer from a quote-and-disappear seller, covering brands, installation, compliance, service and total cost.

How much space an x-ray room needs, who designs the shielding, what Tennessee and Mississippi require, and the electrical questions to answer before installation.

The 2026 Section 179 limits, how the placed-in-service rule works, whether new and used x-ray equipment qualifies, and how bonus depreciation fits in.

Published industry ranges for fixed x-ray rooms, DR retrofits, native DR systems and portable units, plus the room, shielding and service costs practices often miss.

Refurbished x-ray equipment can save real money, but only if the system is supported. Compare new and refurbished options and use this checklist before you sign.