Makita Angle Grinders Resale Value

Makita 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 Makita

• 18V LXT tools, which are the largest cordless range on the market and have the deepest pool of buyers already invested in the batteries
• Brushless models, identifiable by the badge on the housing, which outlast and outperform the brushed versions and are priced accordingly
• Healthy high-capacity LXT packs, which often sell for more than the tool alongside them and are the part buyers actually need
• Petrol and cordless garden machinery, where Makita is a genuine alternative to the specialist brands rather than an afterthought

What pulls Makita resale value down

• Confusion between LXT and the newer 40V XGT platform, which share nothing — listing one as the other produces a return and a poor review
• Degraded 18V packs, especially older ones with the raised terminals, which have usually lost a good part of their capacity
• Worn carbon brushes on the older brushed tools, which are a cheap part but signal a tool that has done substantial work
• Corroded terminals on batteries stored in damp garages, which prevent charging and are not reliably cleanable

Identifying and dating yours

1. The model number on the nameplate identifies the platform: LXT and XGT tools are named differently and the packs are not interchangeable
2. The brushless badge is printed on the tool body, and it is worth putting in the listing title because buyers filter on it
3. Battery labels give the voltage and amp-hour rating; photograph the label rather than describing it, since buyers check compatibility themselves

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

Are Makita LXT and XGT batteries interchangeable?

No. They are separate 18V and 40V platforms with different fittings, and adapters are limited. Always state which system a tool takes, in the title, to avoid returns.

Is a bare Makita tool worth listing?

Yes — there is a large market of people already on the LXT platform who want the tool alone. Say clearly that no battery or charger is included and price it as a bare unit.

How much is a Makita angle grinder worth?

Roughly £22 to £132 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 £77 for a Makita 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 Makita.

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