Used Makita tools and DIY gear typically sell for $27 to $740 (about £20 to £550) depending on the tool and its condition. Used tools are bought for work rather than for looks, and the whole market runs on battery platforms. A cordless tool on a dead or obsolete platform is worth a fraction of the same tool with a healthy pack, which is why corded tools frequently outsell their cordless equivalents second hand.
What Makita tools and DIY gear sell for used
| Item | Typical used range | Value guide |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | $118 to $740 | Makita Generator |
| Compressor | $74 to $444 | Makita Compressor |
| Pressure Washer | $59 to $296 | Makita Pressure Washer |
| Cordless Drill | $44 to $266 | Makita Cordless Drill |
| Circular Saw | $44 to $266 | Makita Circular Saw |
| Power Drill | $37 to $222 | Makita Power Drill |
| Angle Grinder | $30 to $178 | Makita Angle Grinder |
| Jigsaw Tool | $30 to $163 | Makita Jigsaw Tool |
| Sander | $27 to $148 | Makita Sander |
Prices are shown in US dollars, converted from pounds at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026), and are approximate guide ranges rather than quotes. WishThrift shows listings in the local currency of each market.
Battery platform and voltage on Makita tools and DIY gear
Makita has kept one 18 volt battery interface unchanged for well over a decade, so a pack bought years ago still runs a tool bought today. It has since added a separate higher-voltage platform that shares nothing with it, and the two are easy to confuse in a listing.
- Cordless drills, grinders and saws are the busiest rows here, and bare tools on the long-running platform sell strongly
- Generators, compressors and pressure washers move locally because of weight, and are priced on hours run
What to check before you buy
Name the voltage and photograph the battery foot. The two platforms this maker sells look similar at a glance and share nothing, so a buyer with a drawer of packs needs to see the fitting rather than read the model number.
For the checks that apply to any used tools and DIY gear regardless of the maker, see the guide to buying used tools and DIY gear.
What you keep when you sell
On a typical $383 Makita tool, a marketplace charging 20% takes $77, one charging 13.6% takes $52 and one charging 10% takes $38. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $383.
Listing your Makita tools and DIY gear
- Open the case and photograph the full layout so completeness is shown rather than claimed
- List in spring for garden power tools. Seasonality is stronger here than in almost any other category and the same mower is worth noticeably more in April
Condition grades on WishThrift
Browse by grade: New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair, For Parts. Grades are declared by the seller — WishThrift does not inspect or grade items, so the photographs and the description are what the grade rests on.
Other brands in tools and DIY gear
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Questions
Will my existing batteries fit a used tool from this brand?
If it is on the long-running 18 volt platform, almost certainly, which is exactly why those bare tools sell so well. The newer higher-voltage range is a separate system. Photograph the battery mount so a buyer can match it against what they already own.
How much is used Makita tools and DIY gear worth?
Roughly $27 to $740 depending on the item and its condition. The table above breaks it down piece by piece, and each row links to a full value guide for that item.
How this guide is compiled
The ranges above are indicative asking prices in US dollars for comparable second-hand tools and DIY gear, adjusted for where Makita sits in its market — a guide, not a valuation of any individual item. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade: condition is declared by the seller. Last reviewed August 2026.
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