Hilti Angle Grinders Resale Value

Hilti angle grinders: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Hilti

• TE-series combihammers, which are the tools the brand is known for and which trade steadily with groundworkers and demolition contractors
• SDS-max tools, which are the heavier chuck standard and are worth appreciably more than the SDS-plus equivalents
• Tools with genuine service history, since Hilti’s own repair records are attached to the serial and buyers can act on them
• Complete kits in the original case with the side handle and depth gauge, which are the parts that go missing first on site

What pulls Hilti resale value down

• Ex-fleet tools carrying asset tags or engraved company markings, which sell but at a clear discount and should be disclosed rather than hidden
• Worn SDS chucks that no longer grip, which is the failure that ends a hammer drill and is not a cheap repair
• Dead batteries on the cordless range, which are expensive and only available through the brand’s own channels
• Tools that have been opened by a non-Hilti repairer, which ends any prospect of the manufacturer servicing them afterwards

Identifying and dating yours

1. The serial is on the nameplate and Hilti’s service history runs from it, so photograph it clearly — it is worth more here than on other tool brands
2. The chuck type is stamped on the tool and printed in the model name: SDS-plus and SDS-max are different standards and different prices
3. Fleet tools usually carry a stuck-on asset label or an engraved code; say so in the listing rather than letting a buyer discover it

What lifts any angle grinder, whatever the label

Grinders lead a hard life, so buyers assume heavy use and check the guard, bearings and switch.

• Guards present and adjustable
• Smooth bearings with no wobble at the spindle
• Recognised trade brands
• Side handle and spanner included

And what pulls one down

• Missing guards, a serious safety issue
• Spindle wobble from worn bearings
• Failing switches that stick on
• Motors clogged with metal dust

Working out what yours is worth

1. Spin the spindle by hand feeling for play
2. Confirm the guard is present and adjusts
3. Test the switch releases cleanly

What to state in the listing

• Brand, model, disc diameter and wattage or battery voltage
• Whether the guard, side handle and spanner are included
• Bearing condition and whether it runs smoothly
• Cable and plug condition

Brand, disc size and power: “Bosch 115mm Angle Grinder, 900W, with Guard and Handle”. Disc diameter is the search — 115mm, 125mm and 230mm are quite different tools. Say whether the guard and side handle are present, because a grinder missing either is worth much less.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Fit the guard if it has been removed and confirm it locks in position. A grinder without a guard should not be sold for use.
2. Check the cable and plug, test the spindle lock, and listen for bearing noise when it runs.
3. Note the disc size and gather the spanner, side handle and any spare discs.

1. The grinder from the side with the guard fitted
2. The spindle, flange and guard mounting
3. The cable and plug, and the rating plate
4. The side handle, spanner and accessories, plus any crack or damage

When it sells best, and handing it over

Steady year round with a spring lift. Trade brands sell within days; older unbranded grinders compete on price and are plentiful.

Remove any fitted disc before transport or posting. Box it with the guard secured, and include the spanner — changing a disc without it is awkward.

What buyers ask

Is it legal to sell an ex-fleet Hilti tool?

Selling a tool you own outright is fine, but fleet tools are often leased rather than sold. Make sure it is genuinely yours to sell and disclose any asset markings.

Why do Hilti tools hold their value?

They are sold direct at high prices, built for daily site use, and backed by a repair network tied to the serial number — so a used one still has real service life ahead.

How much is a Hilti angle grinder worth?

Roughly £23 to £138 depending on condition, against £20 to £120 for angle grinders generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £80 for a Hilti angle grinder, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell an angle grinder for the title, handover and timing, or the general angle grinder value guide if yours is not a Hilti.

See also: all Hilti value guides · value guides by brand · buying an angle grinder · Tools & DIY · condition grades.