Instrument Trolley Price in India: SS, Mayo and What to Check
Buying trolleys for an OT, a dressing room or a whole hospital? This guide gives 2026 prices for each type, the specs that matter, and how to tell good steel from cheap steel.
An instrument trolley costs about Rs 4,600 to Rs 15,500 in India, from a powder-coated MS trolley to a 2-shelf SS 304 trolley, based on Medikabazaar and GeM listings in November 2026. Mayo trolleys cost about Rs 6,250 to Rs 13,200, and up to about Rs 30,000 for a large SS 304 model with height adjustment.
How Much Does an Instrument Trolley Cost?
An instrument trolley is a small table on wheels that holds sterile instruments and supplies near the surgeon or nurse. Price depends on the steel, the number of shelves and the finish.
| Type | What you get | Price (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| MS (mild steel) trolley | Powder-coated steel frame; for wards and dressing rooms | From about Rs 4,600 |
| Standard instrument trolley | Usually 2 shelves, mostly stainless steel, 4 castors | About Rs 5,400 to Rs 14,800 |
| SS 304 trolley on GeM | 2 shelves, 1.6 mm sheet, railings, 100 mm castors | About Rs 15,500 |
| Deluxe trolley with ABS shelves | 3 plastic-moulded shelves on an SS frame | About Rs 21,500 |
| Mayo trolley | Single tray on a stand that slides over the patient | About Rs 6,250 to Rs 13,200 |
| Large Mayo trolley, SS 304 | 2 ft by 4 ft tray with crank height adjustment | About Rs 30,000 |
Most prices are from Medikabazaar and MeddeyGo listings, and many show big discounts off MRP. Some are before 18% GST. Always ask for a written quote with GST, delivery and the steel grade.
Need instrument trolleys for your OT or wards?Get a written quote, brochure or demo from the Pulse team.
Instrument Trolley vs Mayo Trolley
- Instrument trolley: a four-legged trolley with one or more shelves. It holds the full instrument set, drapes and supplies. It stands to the side of the OT table.
- Mayo trolley: a single tray on a stand with a base that slides under the OT table. It holds the few instruments the surgeon is using right now, over the patient.
- Dressing trolley: an instrument trolley fitted with a bowl and bucket, used for wound care in wards.
We suggest planning at least one instrument trolley and one Mayo trolley for each OT table. Wards, dressing rooms and the emergency department need their own.
SS 304 vs Cheaper Steel
Not all stainless steel is the same. SS 304 has at least 18% chromium and 8% nickel, so it resists rust and strong disinfectants. It is the usual choice for OTs. Cheaper grades such as SS 201 rust more easily and suit general wards better. Nickel prices move the cost of SS 304 up and down.
The GeM listing below asks for non-magnetic stainless steel. SS 304 is usually non-magnetic, so a magnet is a quick first check, but not proof. Ask the seller to state the grade on the invoice.
What to Check Before You Buy
A GeM listing for an SS 304 instrument trolley shows the specs a good trolley should meet:
| Spec | GeM listing |
|---|---|
| Size | 680 mm long, 450 mm wide, 820 mm high |
| Shelves | 2, made of 1.6 mm non-magnetic SS sheet |
| Shelf edges | Bent 25 mm, so instruments do not slide off |
| Legs | 4 SS pipes, 30 mm wide, 1.6 mm wall |
| Railings | On three sides of each shelf |
| Castors | 4 heavy-duty swivel castors, 100 mm rubber wheels |
- Size: make sure the trolley fits next to the OT table and through your doors.
- Brakes: ask for at least two locking castors, so the trolley stays put during surgery.
- Welds and finish: smooth welds and a matt or mirror finish are easier to clean.
- Open or closed: open shelves for instruments in use; a box type for supplies that should stay covered.
Pulse Instrument Trolleys
Pulse supplies SS instrument trolleys in four types: all SS, three-shelf SS, box type SS and box type MS (catalogue codes SWM 11064 to 11067). The all-SS and three-shelf trolleys measure 457 by 609 by 762 mm, and sizes can be customised. The same range covers dressing, ECG, linen, laparoscopy, bio-waste and Mayo trolleys (SWM 11068 to 11078), plus crash carts, stretcher trolleys and emergency trolleys. Share the quantity and the rooms you are equipping for a quote.
Instrument Trolley Price in India: Key Facts
- Instrument trolleys cost about Rs 4,600 to Rs 15,500 in India, from MS to 2-shelf SS 304 models (November 2026 listings).
- Mayo trolleys cost about Rs 6,250 to Rs 13,200, and up to about Rs 30,000 for a large SS 304 model with height adjustment.
- SS 304 has at least 18% chromium and 8% nickel and is the usual choice for OTs.
- A GeM SS 304 trolley uses 1.6 mm sheet, 25 mm shelf edges, railings on three sides and 100 mm castors.
- We suggest at least one instrument trolley and one Mayo trolley for each OT table.
Instrument Trolley Price in India: FAQs
What is the price of an instrument trolley in India?
An instrument trolley costs about Rs 4,600 to Rs 15,500 in India, from a powder-coated MS trolley to a 2-shelf SS 304 trolley, based on Medikabazaar and GeM listings in November 2026. Deluxe trolleys with ABS shelves cost about Rs 21,500.
What is the price of a Mayo trolley in India?
A Mayo trolley costs about Rs 6,250 to Rs 13,200 in India, based on November 2026 listings. A large SS 304 Mayo trolley with a 2 ft by 4 ft tray and crank height adjustment costs about Rs 30,000.
What is the difference between an instrument trolley and a Mayo trolley?
An instrument trolley has four legs and one or more shelves and stands beside the OT table with the full instrument set. A Mayo trolley is a single tray on a stand that slides over the patient and holds the instruments in use.
Which steel is best for an instrument trolley?
SS 304 is the usual choice for OTs. It has at least 18% chromium and 8% nickel, so it resists rust and strong disinfectants. Cheaper grades such as SS 201 rust more easily and suit general wards better.
How many instrument trolleys does an OT need?
There is no fixed rule. We suggest at least one instrument trolley and one Mayo trolley for each OT table, plus trolleys for recovery, wards, dressing rooms and the emergency department.
Does Pulse supply instrument trolleys?
Yes. Pulse supplies SS instrument trolleys in all SS, three-shelf, box type SS and box type MS versions, plus Mayo, dressing and other trolleys, with custom sizes. Message +91 90711 01108 for a quote.
Sources
- Instrument trolley listings (Medikabazaar, accessed November 2026): MS, SS and Mayo trolley prices
- Hospital trolley listings (MeddeyGo, accessed November 2026): Mayo, deluxe ABS-shelf trolley prices and SS 304 vs SS 201 notes
- Medicine or Instrument Trolley, SS 304 (GeM listing, accessed November 2026): price and technical specification
- Pulse SS Instrument Trolleys (Pulse Hospital Setup catalogue): types, codes and size
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