Published 28 September 2026. Product facts were checked against Canon Medical Systems (formerly Toshiba) documentation on 28 September 2026. Written by the Medical Outfitters sales and field engineering team.
A refurbished Aquilion costs $175,000 to $1,250,000 in 2026 depending on the model, delivered, installed and warrantied: $175,000 to $250,000 for an Aquilion 64, $300,000 to $450,000 for an Aquilion Prime, $400,000 to $625,000 for a Prime SP and $625,000 to $1,250,000 for a 320-row Aquilion ONE. Toshiba and Canon are the same scanners under two names; Canon Medical has sold the line since 2018. New systems through Canon run $1,050,000 to $1,650,000 for a Prime SP and $1,750,000 to $2,900,000 and up for an Aquilion ONE. Our CT scanner cost guide bands the family by slice count.
This guide covers what the Aquilion family is, from the Aquilion 64 to the Prime SP and the Aquilion ONE, our 2026 ranges, what moves an Aquilion quote, what to check, who each model suits against the GE Revolution and the Optima CT660, and how to buy one. Specifications are Canon Medical’s published figures, checked 28 September 2026.
What Is the Toshiba and Canon Aquilion CT?
Aquilion is the CT line Toshiba Medical Systems built from the early 2000s and Canon Medical Systems has sold since it acquired Toshiba Medical in 2016 and rebranded it in 2018. The name covers the Aquilion 64 (64 rows of 0.5 mm detectors, rotation as fast as 0.35 seconds), the Aquilion Prime (80 rows, 160 slices, 78 cm bore), the current Aquilion Prime SP with the PUREViSION detector (80 rows of 0.5 mm, 160 slices per rotation, 0.35-second rotation, 4 cm coverage, 78 cm aperture), the Aquilion Lightning entry systems, the large-bore Aquilion LB and Exceed LB for radiation therapy, and the Aquilion ONE volume scanners.
The Aquilion ONE is the one that made the name: 320 detector rows covering 16 cm in a single rotation, so a whole heart or a whole brain is imaged in one turn of the gantry. The current ONE editions (GENESIS, PRISM and INSIGHT) rotate in 0.275 seconds on the GENESIS and PRISM editions and 0.24 seconds on the INSIGHT edition, on a 78 cm aperture and reconstruct up to 640 slices with coneXact double-slice reconstruction, per Canon. Earlier Aquilion ONE and ONE ViSION editions circulate refurbished.
On the used market the Toshiba and Canon names are the same machines; a Toshiba Aquilion 64 or Prime is simply an earlier build. Canon supports the installed base, and the reconstruction options, AIDR 3D iterative reconstruction and, on current systems, AiCE deep learning reconstruction, are the licences to confirm.
| Specification | Aquilion |
|---|---|
| Aquilion 64 | 64 rows of 0.5 mm; rotation as fast as 0.35 s |
| Aquilion Prime | 80 rows, 160 slices, 78 cm bore |
| Aquilion Prime SP | 80 x 0.5 mm PUREViSION detector, 160 slices, 0.35 s, 4 cm coverage, 78 cm aperture |
| Aquilion Lightning | Entry family; Lightning 80 is the 80-row version |
| Aquilion LB, Exceed LB | Large-bore systems for radiation therapy planning |
| Aquilion ONE | 320 rows of 0.5 mm, 16 cm coverage, 78 cm aperture, 0.275 s rotation (0.24 s on the INSIGHT edition), up to 640 slices (GENESIS, PRISM, INSIGHT editions) |
| Reconstruction | AIDR 3D iterative reconstruction; AiCE deep learning reconstruction on current models |
| Brand | Toshiba Medical to 2018; Canon Medical Systems since |
Source: Canon Medical Systems Aquilion Prime SP and Aquilion ONE product data, checked 28 September 2026. Configuration on a specific unit is confirmed from its system data before we quote.
Aquilion Configurations
Six names across two decades. The detector row count sets the tier; the edition and the reconstruction licences set the price inside it.
| Configuration | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Aquilion 64 | 64 x 0.5 mm rows | General radiology at the lowest Aquilion price; the Toshiba-era volume model |
| Aquilion Prime | 80 rows, 160 slices, 78 cm bore | Busier general sites and cardiac; the used-market sweet spot |
| Aquilion Prime SP | 80 rows with the PUREViSION detector, AIDR 3D, optional AiCE | Current mid-range purchase, new or late-model refurbished |
| Aquilion Lightning, Lightning 80 | Compact entry systems | Small sites and outpatient centres |
| Aquilion ONE, ONE ViSION | 320 rows, 16 cm; earlier editions | Single-beat cardiac, stroke perfusion; refurbished supply exists |
| Aquilion ONE GENESIS, PRISM, INSIGHT | 320 rows, 0.241 s, 80 cm bore, AiCE | Current flagship editions; mostly on their first installation |
| Aquilion LB, Exceed LB | Large bore for radiation therapy | Oncology departments |
Detector rows, edition and reconstruction licences are confirmed per unit before we quote.
How Much Does a Toshiba and Canon Aquilion CT Cost?
The ranges below are Medical Outfitters ranges for a refurbished Aquilion delivered, installed and warrantied, positioned in the 64, 128 and 256-and-up 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toshiba Aquilion 64, refurbished | $175,000 to $250,000 | Tube, detector, console age |
| Aquilion Prime (80 row, 160 slice), refurbished | $300,000 to $450,000 | Tube, AIDR 3D licence, cardiac packages |
| Aquilion Prime SP, refurbished | $400,000 to $625,000 | AiCE licence, year, tube |
| Aquilion ONE (320 row; ViSION, GENESIS), refurbished | $625,000 to $1,250,000 | Edition, tube, detector, licences |
| New Aquilion Prime SP through Canon (not sold by Medical Outfitters) | $1,050,000 to $1,650,000 | The new 128-slice band from our CT guide, for comparison |
| New Aquilion ONE through Canon (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 Aquilion. Medical Outfitters is not a Canon dealer and does not sell Canon systems new. We can source a refurbished Aquilion on request and quote it delivered, installed and warrantied, and we install and service Canon equipment. Toshiba-era units are the same line and are supported the same way. Our refurbished line, MO Select, covers GE and Siemens systems. 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. Browse current stock on our 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.
The same question arrives in many forms: Toshiba Aquilion price, Aquilion CT cost, Toshiba Aquilion 64 for sale, Canon Aquilion Prime SP price, Aquilion ONE cost, how much does a Aquilion cost. They all resolve to the table above. Tell us the configuration and the room and the quote writes itself. Request a Aquilion quote »
What Moves the Price of a Aquilion
Two quotes for the same Aquilion can differ by a whole configuration. These are the lines that move the price, roughly in order of impact.
- Model and edition 64, Prime, Prime SP or ONE sets the tier before anything else
- Tube The largest single cost item; a new or low-hour tube moves the price by tens of thousands
- Reconstruction licences AIDR 3D and AiCE are each a line, as are the cardiac packages
- Detector A 320-row detector has many channels to calibrate and repair
- Console age Toshiba-era consoles run older software; a current console is worth paying for
- Siting The Aquilion ONE’s 80 cm bore gantry needs a larger room and more power than a Prime
What to Check Before You Buy a Used Aquilion
A used Aquilion 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 and rows: Confirm 64, Prime, Prime SP or ONE and the edition from the system data, not the badge; the Toshiba and Canon names hide a decade of change.
- Tube hours and scan seconds: Ask for the tube’s install date, scan seconds and arc history.
- Detector calibration: Ask for the last calibration and a phantom image; ring artefacts mean channel problems.
- Reconstruction licences: AIDR 3D, AiCE and the cardiac packages are licensed; get the installed list in writing.
- Console and software: Confirm the console version; Toshiba-era consoles are the ones most likely to need an upgrade.
- Room and power: A Prime sites like other 64 to 128-slice scanners; an Aquilion ONE needs a larger room, more power and more cooling.
- Service and parts: Canon supports the installed base; confirm the service arrangement and parts route for a Toshiba-era unit before you sign.
Who the Aquilion Suits, and the Alternatives
The right Aquilion follows the case mix: the 64 and Prime for general radiology and cardiac, the ONE for single-beat cardiac and stroke.
- Hospitals and imaging centres that already run Canon or Toshiba equipment
- Sites that want 80-row, 160-slice coverage at a 64-slice price (Prime)
- Cardiac and stroke programs that need 16 cm coverage in one rotation (ONE)
- Radiation oncology departments (LB, Exceed LB)
Alternatives to the Aquilion
| Model | Why you would choose it instead |
|---|---|
| GE Revolution family | GE’s current family, from the 64-slice EVO to the 16 cm Revolution CT |
| GE Optima CT660 | The 64-slice GE alternative to the Aquilion 64 and Prime, refurbished through MO Select |
| GE LightSpeed VCT | The lowest-cost 64-slice on the used market |
| Fujifilm SCENARIA View | A new 64 to 128-slice system sold by Medical Outfitters as an authorized dealer |
How to Buy a Aquilion
- 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 Aquilion quote » Browse current stock on our CT scanners for sale page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Toshiba Aquilion CT cost?
- It depends on the model. Refurbished, delivered, installed and warrantied: an Aquilion 64 $175,000 to $250,000, an Aquilion Prime $300,000 to $450,000, a Prime SP $400,000 to $625,000 and a 320-row Aquilion ONE $625,000 to $1,250,000. New systems through Canon run $1,050,000 to $1,650,000 for a Prime SP and $1,750,000 to $2,900,000 and up for an Aquilion ONE; Medical Outfitters is not a Canon dealer and quotes sourced refurbished units.
- Are Toshiba and Canon Aquilion the same?
- Yes. Canon acquired Toshiba Medical Systems in 2016 and rebranded it Canon Medical Systems in 2018. A Toshiba Aquilion 64 or Prime is an earlier build of the same line, and Canon supports it.
- What is the difference between the Aquilion Prime and the Prime SP?
- The Prime SP is the current version of the 80-row, 160-slice Prime, with the PUREViSION detector, AIDR 3D iterative reconstruction and optional AiCE deep learning reconstruction. It costs more refurbished and is the version sold new.
- What is the difference between the Aquilion ONE and the Prime?
- Coverage. The ONE has 320 detector rows covering 16 cm in one rotation, so a whole heart or brain is imaged in a single turn; the Prime covers 4 cm with 80 rows. The ONE costs two to three times as much and needs a larger room.
- Is an Aquilion 64 still worth buying?
- For general radiology at a site that wants a 64-row scanner at the lowest price, yes, provided the tube, detector and console check out. Sites that need cardiac work or throughput are better served by a Prime.
- What are AIDR 3D and AiCE?
- Canon’s reconstruction software. AIDR 3D is the iterative reconstruction that cuts dose on the Prime and ONE generations; AiCE is the deep learning reconstruction on current systems. Both are licensed, so confirm they are installed on the unit you are buying rather than assuming them from the model name.
- Does Medical Outfitters sell the Aquilion?
- We source, install and service Canon and Toshiba Aquilion systems on request and quote each unit delivered, installed and warrantied across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Our MO Select refurbished line is GE and Siemens; new Fujifilm CT scanners are sold as an authorized dealer.
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