- Price
- Not publicly listed
- Lease
- Financing offered, terms not published
- Purchase
- $3,949–$13,349
EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. Only the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL has a published purchase figure ($3,949–$13,349); the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial's price is not published. FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial, 510(k) K220538 (Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation); for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located.
Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.
Side by side
| Specification | RadialEMS Swiss DolorClast Radial | Value tierWorkhorse Mini / Pro / XL |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Radial pressure wave | Value and direct-import tier |
| Wave generation | Pneumaticballistic | Pneumaticcompressed-air radial |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at the applicator surface | Peaks at the applicator surface |
| Technology as published | Pneumatic ballistic radial | Radial pressure wave |
| Stated use or positioning | Not stated | Wellnessthe seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatment |
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another. | ||
| Energy flux densitymJ/mm² | 0.29 mJ/mm²at 4 bar | Not published |
| Energy per pulsemJ | 5.9 mJat 4 bar, per the 510(k) summary | Not published |
| Pressurebar | 1–4 bar | 1–8 barMini; the XL runs 1.0–4.0 bar |
| FrequencyHz | 1–25 Hz | 1–21 Hzall three models |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Maximum penetration | 40 mm | Not published |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | 7 applicators5 to 40 mm in diameter | 5 applicatorsPro: 6, 9, 15, 20 and 25 mm |
| Handpiece life | 5,000,000 pulsesor two years, per the 510(k) summary | 3.5 million shotsXL; its manual says about 2 million per projectile |
| Applicator weight | 0.85 kghandpiece | Not published |
| Preset protocols | 5 smart protocolsplus 3 modes of action | 46Pro |
Size and setup | ||
| Unit weight | 14.5 kg (≈ 32 lb)console; the optional cart adds 18 kg | 26 lb (≈ 11.8 kg)Mini, without case |
| Dimensions | 179 × 340 × 452 mmconsole | Not published |
| Configuration | Portable console with two built-in compressorsno external air supply; optional cart | Built-in compressorPro; the XL uses a German KNF air pump |
| Other published details | RFID usage tracking and a quick-release pistonmade in Switzerland | 8-inch screenPro, with a second massage handle |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | $3,949–$13,349Mini $3,949 · Pro $10,349 · XL $13,349 |
| Monthly lease | Financing offered, terms not published | Not publicly listed |
| Warranty and guarantees | Not published | One-year warrantylimited; consumables excluded |
| Sales and service | EMS direct, with US distribution partnersUS entity Electro Medical Systems LLC, Southlake, Texas | Direct e-commerce purchaseships within the United States only |
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product. | ||
| FDA record located | 510(k) K220538 | None located |
| Indication as worded in the record | Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation | No record to quote |
| Other marks and claims | None noted | No FDA clearance claimedthe seller's footer says that, apart from any cleared indications referenced in public documentation, the devices have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for medical treatment |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | A clean Class I 510(k) is on file. | Radically cheaper, direct e-commerce purchase, one-year warranty. |
| What to check | The labelling is conservative and does not cover broader clinical claims. | The seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatment. Confirm the exact cleared indications before making any clinical claim. |
5 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial vs Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL: common questions
What is the difference between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
Both the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. Both use pneumatic wave generation. The EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial is described as “Pneumatic ballistic radial”, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL as “Radial pressure wave”.
Which is cheaper, the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial or the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
Only the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL has a published purchase figure ($3,949–$13,349); the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial's price is not published. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial, 510(k) K220538 (Class I. Minor aches and pains, temporary increase in circulation, connective tissue activation); for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.
How do I choose between the EMS Swiss DolorClast Radial and the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL?
Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.
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