Tool and garden equipment donation values
Tools hold value better than almost anything else in a garage clean-out, and the published guides cover the common ones. Working order is the dividing line: a tool that does not run is generally not a deduction.
- Items listed
- 53
- With published ranges
- 35
- You value yourself
- 18
- Range
- $1 to $325
Powered yard equipment is thinly covered and often custom valuation. Where that happens, the model and its condition are what support a number, so record them before the item leaves.
- Like new
- Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
- Good
- Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
- Fair
- Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.
Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all, which is where the Fair tier stops.
Tool and garden equipment donation values, item by item
Tools
22 items, 16 with published ranges, 6 you value yourself.
Hand Tools
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Hammer |
| Screwdriver Set | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Screwdriver Set |
| Wrench Set | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Wrench Set |
| Pliers | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Pliers |
| Handsaw | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Handsaw |
| Tape Measure | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Tape Measure |
| Level | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Level |
| Other Hand Tool | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Other Hand Tool |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.
Power Tools
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drill / Driver | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Drill / Driver |
| Circular Saw | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Circular Saw |
| Miter Saw | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Miter Saw |
| Reciprocating Saw / Jigsaw | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Reciprocating Saw / Jigsaw |
| Sander | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Sander |
| Router | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Router |
| Angle Grinder | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Angle Grinder |
| Other Power Tool | $105 to $145 | $55 to $105 | $5 to $55 | Source 4 for Other Power Tool |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.
You value these yourself: Air Compressor
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same tool, working and complete, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Note which pieces are missing from a set: a guide's price is for the complete one.
Tool Sets and Storage
You value these yourself: Tool Set or Socket Set, Tool Box or Chest, Tool Bag
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same tool, working and complete, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Note which pieces are missing from a set: a guide's price is for the complete one.
You value these yourself: Other Tool Set or Storage
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other Tools
You value these yourself: Other Tool
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Garden Tools
31 items, 19 with published ranges, 12 you value yourself.
Mowers
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Push Mower (Gas or Electric) | $80 to $105 | $55 to $80 | $26 to $55 | Source 3 for Push Mower (Gas or Electric) |
| Riding Mower / Lawn Tractor | $250 to $310 | $175 to $250 | $105 to $175 | Source 3 for Riding Mower / Lawn Tractor |
You value these yourself: Reel / Manual Push Mower
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same tool, working and complete, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Note which pieces are missing from a set: a guide's price is for the complete one.
You value these yourself: Other Mower
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Trimmers and Edgers
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edger | $20 to $26 | $12 to $20 | $5 to $12 | Source 3 for Edger |
You value these yourself: String Trimmer / Weed Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer, Leaf Blower, Chainsaw
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same tool, working and complete, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Note which pieces are missing from a set: a guide's price is for the complete one.
You value these yourself: Other Trimmer or Edger
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Hand Garden Tools
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel / Spade | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Shovel / Spade |
| Rake | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Rake |
| Hoe / Cultivator | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Hoe / Cultivator |
| Garden Trowel | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Garden Trowel |
| Pruners / Loppers | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Pruners / Loppers |
| Garden Fork | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Garden Fork |
| Wheelbarrow | $31 to $40 | $21 to $31 | $10 to $21 | Source 4 for Wheelbarrow |
| Other Hand Garden Tool | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Other Hand Garden Tool |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically.
Hoses and Watering
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Hose | $7 to $10 | $4.25 to $7 | $1 to $4.25 | Source 4 for Garden Hose |
| Sprinkler | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $2.50 to $5 | Source 4 for Sprinkler |
You value these yourself: Hose Reel, Watering Can
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item. Value it at what the same tool, working and complete, sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Note which pieces are missing from a set: a guide's price is for the complete one.
You value these yourself: Other Watering Equipment
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Yard Equipment
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer / Seed Spreader | $19 to $25 | $12 to $19 | $5 to $12 | Source 4 for Fertilizer / Seed Spreader |
| Snow Blower | $250 to $325 | $165 to $250 | $75 to $165 | Source 4 for Snow Blower |
| Rototiller / Tiller | $50 to $60 | $41 to $50 | $30 to $41 | Source 5 for Rototiller / Tiller |
| Snow Shovel | $11 to $15 | $6 to $11 | $1 to $6 | Source 4 for Snow Shovel |
| Barbecue Grill, Charcoal | $60 to $75 | $43 to $60 | $25 to $43 | Source 4 for Barbecue Grill, Charcoal |
| Barbecue Grill, Gas or Propane | $180 to $225 | $130 to $180 | $75 to $130 | Source 4 for Barbecue Grill, Gas or Propane |
This range is the guide’s general range for the class of item, not a figure printed for this item specifically. Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Other Yard Equipment
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other Garden Tools
You value these yourself: Other Garden Tool
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- Sporting goodsSporting goods donation values
- AppliancesAppliance donation values
- FurnitureFurniture donation values
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of tools and garden and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
Questions about tools and garden donations
Are hand tools worth claiming individually?
How do I value a mower or a chainsaw?
Sources for the values on this page
Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.
- Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)
The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (2023 edition)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide / Valuation Guide
Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois (Peoria, IL)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Fair Market Value Sheet (Revised 3/1/2023)
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (Cincinnati, OH)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide
Hope Village for Children (Hope Village Thrift Store, Meridian, Mississippi)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Charitable Contributions
Small Business Taxes & Management (A/N Group, Inc.), ISSN 1089-1536
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
The rules these values have to satisfy
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
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