Quick answer: Hospital Beds Kenya currently lists new equipment, not second-hand stock. If you are comparing a used hospital bed on Jiji, OLX or a private listing, check that the cranks or motor work, rails lock, all four castors brake and the frame is not rusted. Add transport, repairs and a replacement mattress to the quoted price before deciding.
Inspect these six things
- Crank action through the full range, both directions.
- Rail catches, up and down, on both sides.
- All four castors, including the brakes.
- Welds and frame for rust, cracks or amateur repair.
- Mattress condition. Assume you are replacing it.
- For electric beds, the handset, the cable and every motor under load.
Questions to ask on Jiji, OLX or a private listing
Ask for the bed's make, model, age and clear photos of its label, frame, rails, castors and mattress. Arrange to operate every crank or electric control in person, test each wheel brake and rail latch, and ask whether spare parts are available. Do not rely on a listing photo or a seller's description as a condition check.
Hygiene
A used bed from an unknown home should be stripped and disinfected before use, and the mattress replaced. Budget KSh 6,000 to KSh 12,000 for a new mattress and add it to the price you are being quoted.
The maths
If a used 2-crank bed costs KSh 18,000 and needs a KSh 12,000 mattress, you are at KSh 30,000 with no warranty. That is the price of a new 2-crank bed with a mattress, delivered, assembled and warranted. Run that comparison before you drive across town to view something.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy a second hand hospital bed in Kenya?
Only if it passes the mechanical checks and you factor in a new mattress. Once you do, the price often matches a new bed with a warranty.
Do you sell used hospital beds?
Our catalogue is new equipment with a 12-month warranty. Call 0112 131 237 for current stock and prices.
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Page updated 2026-10-22. Prices confirmed on the call before dispatch.