Published 28 September 2026. Product facts were checked against GE HealthCare documentation on 28 September 2026. Written by the Medical Outfitters sales and field engineering team.
A refurbished GE Revolution costs $225,000 to $1,500,000 in 2026 depending on the model, delivered, installed and warrantied: $225,000 to $625,000 for a Revolution EVO, $625,000 to $1,100,000 for a Revolution CT and $900,000 to $1,500,000 for a Revolution Apex. New systems run from $625,000 for the 64-slice Maxima and Ascend class to $1,750,000 to $2,900,000 and up for the 256-slice Revolution CT and Apex. Revolution is GE’s current family and the name covers three price tiers, which is why our CT scanner cost guide bands it by slice count.
This guide covers what each Revolution is, from the 64-slice EVO to the 16 cm Revolution CT and Apex, our 2026 ranges refurbished and new, what moves a Revolution quote, what to check, who each model suits against the Optima CT660 and the Canon Aquilion ONE, and how to buy one. Specifications are GE’s published figures, checked 28 September 2026.
What Is the GE Revolution CT?
GE Revolution is GE HealthCare’s current CT family, sold since 2014, and the name covers very different machines. The Revolution CT is the flagship: a 256-slice scanner with the Gemstone Clarity detector covering 16 cm in one rotation, a 0.28-second rotation and an 80 cm bore, built for whole-heart imaging in a single beat, stroke perfusion and paediatric work. The Revolution Apex is its successor, adding the Quantix 160 tube for more power at low kV, and the Revolution CT ES is the Apex-class configuration.
Below them sit the volume systems. The Revolution EVO is a 64-slice platform with 128-slice reconstruction on a 40 mm detector, the successor to the Optima CT660 and the most common Revolution on the used market. The Revolution Maxima and Revolution Ascend are the current 64 and 128-slice systems: per GE, the Maxima brings deep learning image reconstruction, and the Ascend adds SnapShot Freeze 2 motion correction, the Performix HD Plus tube and the Gemstone Clarity detector. The Revolution Frontier is the spectral mid-range system, and the Revolution RT is the radiation therapy simulator with an 82 cm bore and, per GE, a deep learning 80 cm field of view.
Because the family spans a decade and three price tiers, the model name is the first question and the configuration the second. Refurbished supply is deepest in the EVO and the original Revolution CT; the Apex, Maxima and Ascend are recent enough that most units are still on their first installation.
| Specification | Revolution |
|---|---|
| Revolution CT | 256 slices, 16 cm coverage, 0.28 s rotation, 80 cm bore, Gemstone Clarity detector |
| Revolution Apex, CT ES | The 16 cm platform with the Quantix 160 tube |
| Revolution EVO | 64 slices with 128-slice reconstruction, 40 mm detector |
| Revolution Maxima | 64 and 128-slice with deep learning image reconstruction |
| Revolution Ascend | 64 and 128-slice with SnapShot Freeze 2, Performix HD Plus tube, Gemstone Clarity |
| Revolution Frontier | Spectral (Gemstone Spectral Imaging) mid-range system |
| Revolution RT | Radiation therapy simulator, 82 cm bore, deep learning 80 cm field of view |
| Reconstruction | ASiR-V; TrueFidelity deep learning reconstruction on current models |
Source: GE HealthCare Revolution family product pages, checked 28 September 2026. Configuration on a specific unit is confirmed from its system data before we quote.
Revolution Configurations
Seven names, three tiers. The table is the map; the licences installed on a specific unit are the second half of the answer.
| Configuration | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution EVO | 64 slices, 128-slice reconstruction, 40 mm coverage | General radiology and cardiac at a hospital or imaging centre; the used-market volume model |
| Revolution Maxima | 64 or 128-slice, deep learning reconstruction, automated positioning | Current mid-range purchase, new or late-model refurbished |
| Revolution Ascend | 64 or 128-slice, SnapShot Freeze 2, Performix HD Plus tube | Current mid-range with cardiac emphasis |
| Revolution Frontier | Spectral imaging (GSI) on a mid-range gantry | Sites that want dual-energy work |
| Revolution CT | 256 slices, 16 cm, 0.28 s, 80 cm bore | Single-beat cardiac, stroke perfusion, paediatrics, high-volume hospitals |
| Revolution Apex, CT ES | The 16 cm platform with the Quantix 160 tube | The current flagship; few refurbished units yet |
| Revolution RT | 82 cm bore simulator | Radiation oncology treatment planning |
Reconstruction and cardiac options (ASiR-V, TrueFidelity, SnapShot Freeze, GSI) are licensed, so we confirm what is installed on the unit before we quote.
How Much Does a GE Revolution CT Cost?
The ranges below are Medical Outfitters ranges for a refurbished Revolution delivered, installed and warrantied, positioned in the 64, 128 and 256-slice bands of our CT scanner cost guide, with the new bands beside them for comparison. Headline prices published elsewhere are often for the equipment alone, before de-installation, rigging, installation and current tariffs.
| Configuration | Medical Outfitters range, 2026 | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution EVO, 64 slice | $225,000 to $375,000 | Tube, licences, console |
| Revolution EVO 128, Maxima or Ascend, refurbished | $350,000 to $625,000 | 128-slice licence, deep learning reconstruction, cardiac packages |
| Revolution CT (256 slice, 16 cm), refurbished | $625,000 to $1,100,000 | Tube, detector, licences, year |
| Revolution Apex, refurbished | $900,000 to $1,500,000 | Few units; Quantix 160 tube condition |
| New Revolution Maxima or Ascend through GE (64 to 128 slice; not sold by Medical Outfitters) | $625,000 to $1,650,000 | The new 64 and 128-slice bands from our CT guide, for comparison |
| New Revolution CT ES or Apex through GE (256 slice; not sold by Medical Outfitters) | $1,750,000 to $2,900,000 and up | The new top tier from our CT guide, for comparison |
| New 64 to 128-slice CT sold by Medical Outfitters (Fujifilm SCENARIA View, FCT iStream 128, authorized dealer) | $625,000 to $1,650,000 | Our new alternative, quoted with delivery and installation |
How Medical Outfitters sells the Revolution. Refurbished, through MO Select, our in-house refurbishment program: each unit is tested against the GE specification, delivered, installed by our own rigging and engineering team and covered by a written warranty. We do not sell GE systems new; the new figures in the table are for comparison. New systems we sell as an authorized dealer are the Fujifilm FCT iStream 128, SCENARIA View (64 to 128 slice, with a Focus Edition for cardiology) and Supria 64/128. Revolution units are sourced as refurbished supply allows. Current availability is on the for-sale listings. Availability of any specific model, year or configuration is subject to supply at the time of your request, and every purchase is governed by the written quote and sales agreement.
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What Moves the Price of a Revolution
Two quotes for the same Revolution can differ by a whole configuration. These are the lines that move the price, roughly in order of impact.
- Model EVO, Revolution CT or Apex sets the tier before anything else
- Tube The Quantix 160 on the Apex and the Performix tubes on the others are the largest single cost items
- Licences ASiR-V, TrueFidelity, SnapShot Freeze and GSI are each a line
- Detector The Gemstone Clarity detector on a 16 cm system is a major component; condition and calibration matter
- Year and console Later builds and consoles carry current software
- Siting An 80 cm bore, 16 cm system draws more power and needs a larger room than a 64-slice
What to Check Before You Buy a Used Revolution
A used Revolution is bought on its records. These are the checks our engineers run and the questions to put to any seller before you sign.
- Exact model: EVO, Maxima, Ascend, Revolution CT or Apex: confirm from the system data. The badge alone does not tell you the tier.
- Tube hours and scan seconds: Ask for the tube’s install date, scan seconds and arc history; on the Apex, the Quantix 160 tube is a six-figure component.
- Detector calibration: Ask for the last calibration and a phantom image; a 16 cm detector has many more channels to fail.
- Licences: ASiR-V, TrueFidelity, SnapShot Freeze, GSI and the cardiac packages are licensed; get the installed list in writing.
- Console and software: Confirm the console generation and software version.
- Room and power: The Revolution CT and Apex need a larger room, more power and more cooling than a 64-slice; have the site surveyed before the purchase.
- Service: A current platform is best served with GE or an OEM-trained provider on contract; confirm the arrangement before you buy.
Who the Revolution Suits, and the Alternatives
Which Revolution follows the case mix: the EVO for general and cardiac work, the 16 cm systems for single-beat cardiac, stroke and paediatrics.
- Hospitals replacing an Optima CT660 or LightSpeed VCT with a current-platform 64 or 128-slice (EVO, Maxima, Ascend)
- Cardiac and stroke programs that need whole-organ coverage in one rotation (Revolution CT, Apex)
- Paediatric and bariatric imaging, where the 80 cm bore and fast rotation matter
- Radiation oncology departments (Revolution RT)
Alternatives to the Revolution
| Model | Why you would choose it instead |
|---|---|
| GE Optima CT660 | The EVO’s predecessor: 64 slices for less on the previous platform |
| Canon Aquilion ONE | The 320-row, 16 cm competitor to the Revolution CT |
| GE LightSpeed VCT | The lowest-cost 64-slice GE |
| Fujifilm FCT iStream 128 | A new 128-slice system sold by Medical Outfitters as an authorized dealer |
How to Buy a Revolution
- Send the room, the power supply and the case mix. Room dimensions, shielding, the electrical supply and the exams you run decide the slice count before the model does.
- Choose the configuration. Slice count, tube, dose-reduction and cardiac licences and console generation, matched to the case mix.
- Get the tube position in writing. Tube install date, scan seconds and the coverage terms are the single largest cost item on a used CT, so we state them on the quote.
- Survey the site. Shielding, power, HVAC and the rigging route, before the scanner is bought.
- Schedule the de-installation and rigging. Transport and installation are in our price; the schedule is agreed with your facilities team.
- Agree the warranty and service term. The MO Select warranty is written, with the tube coverage stated; a service contract for the years after it is quoted alongside.
- Applications training and go-live. Protocol set-up, physicist acceptance testing and technologist training on site.
We quote within one business day and deliver, install, train and support across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system. Request a Revolution quote » Browse current stock on our CT scanners for sale page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a GE Revolution CT cost?
- It depends on the model. Refurbished, delivered, installed and warrantied: a Revolution EVO $225,000 to $375,000 (64 slice) or $350,000 to $625,000 (128 slice, Maxima or Ascend class), a Revolution CT $625,000 to $1,100,000 and a Revolution Apex $900,000 to $1,500,000. New systems through GE run $625,000 to $1,650,000 for the Maxima and Ascend and $1,750,000 to $2,900,000 and up for the Revolution CT ES and Apex; Medical Outfitters supplies GE scanners refurbished, not new.
- What is the difference between the Revolution CT and the Revolution EVO?
- Tier. The Revolution CT is the 256-slice flagship with 16 cm coverage, a 0.28-second rotation and an 80 cm bore; the EVO is the 64-slice volume scanner with 128-slice reconstruction on a 40 mm detector. They share the family name and little else, and the price difference is several hundred thousand dollars.
- What is the difference between the Revolution CT and the Apex?
- The Apex is the successor on the same 16 cm platform, adding the Quantix 160 tube for more power at low kV and the newer reconstruction. The Revolution CT ES is the Apex-class configuration. Refurbished Apex units are rare; the original Revolution CT is the refurbished buy.
- Is the Revolution EVO the successor to the Optima CT660?
- Yes. The EVO replaced the CT660 in GE’s mid-range with the same 64-slice, 40 mm detector class, 128-slice reconstruction and the current platform’s software. The CT660 costs less on the used market.
- Do I need 256 slices?
- Only if the case mix includes single-beat cardiac CT, stroke perfusion, paediatric or bariatric work at volume. For general radiology and routine cardiac CT a 64 or 128-slice Revolution EVO, Maxima or Ascend does the job at a third of the price.
- What room does a Revolution CT need?
- A larger room, more power and more cooling than a 64-slice scanner, because of the 80 cm bore gantry and the 16 cm detector. The EVO, Maxima and Ascend site like other 64-slice systems. Our CT scanner cost guide covers siting.
- Does Medical Outfitters sell the GE Revolution?
- GE systems are refurbished and warrantied through MO Select, and we source Revolution EVO, Maxima, Ascend, Revolution CT and Apex units on request as refurbished supply allows, delivered, installed and warrantied across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. New Revolution systems are sourced on request.
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