Echo Tools vs Milwaukee Tools Pallet — Which Has Better Resale Value?
Two of the most popular tool pallet categories at Pallet Liquidation Mart are Echo and Milwaukee. Both are strong brands with loyal buyers — but they attract different resellers, sell in different channels, and produce different margins. Here is a full side-by-side breakdown to help you decide which pallet is right for your business.
Brand Overview
Echo is the leading brand in professional outdoor power equipment — trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, edgers, and hedge trimmers. It is the go-to brand for landscapers, groundskeepers, and homeowners with large properties. Echo is distributed through Home Depot and independent dealers, with strong brand recognition in the landscaping and lawn care world.
Milwaukee is the leading brand in professional power tools — drills, impact drivers, circular saws, reciprocating saws, angle grinders, and the M18 FUEL cordless system. It is trusted by electricians, plumbers, carpenters, contractors, and serious DIYers. Milwaukee has the fastest-growing market share of any professional tool brand in the US.
Price & Units
| Echo Tool Pallet | Milwaukee Tool Pallet | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| Units per pallet | 60–100 units | 40–70 units |
| Cost per unit | ~$15–$20 | ~$21–$37 |
| Retail value per unit | $100–$400 | $149–$600+ |
| Retail value per pallet | $8,000–$20,000 | $10,000–$25,000+ |
Best Resale Channels
Echo tools sell best:
- Facebook Marketplace (landscapers search locally)
- Craigslist (same reason — local service business buyers)
- Flea markets near suburban and rural areas
- Direct to small landscaping companies
- eBay (good for individual trimmer heads, carburetors, and parts)
Milwaukee tools sell best:
- eBay (M18 batteries, combo kits, and impact drivers have massive search volume)
- Amazon (Milwaukee is a top-searched tool brand)
- Facebook Marketplace (contractors shop here daily)
- Hardware store resale (small hardware shops supplement inventory with liquidation)
- Tool dealers and repair shops (buy returns for parts)
Condition Considerations
Both pallets contain a mix of new, shelf-pull, open-box, and customer returns. However, the nature of the returns differs:
Echo returns are mostly seasonal — people buy a trimmer in spring, return it in fall, or return it because they upgraded. Most are in working condition or need minor servicing (spark plug, air filter, carburetor clean).
Milwaukee returns are more varied — some are contractor returns (heavily used, need service), some are homeowner returns (barely used, nearly new), and some are defective units (battery issues, motor problems). A Milwaukee pallet requires more sorting and testing time than an Echo pallet.
Which Pallet Is Right for You?
Choose Echo if:
- You are near suburban/rural areas with landscaping demand
- You have a flea market booth
- You want a pallet that is easier to sort and test
- You prefer selling locally to avoid shipping bulky equipment
Choose Milwaukee if:
- You sell primarily on eBay or Amazon
- You have access to a tool repair person (dramatically increases margins on returns)
- You are near construction areas or trade communities
- You want the highest potential upside per unit
Can’t decide? Many of our repeat buyers order both — Echo for the local/flea market channel and Milwaukee for online resale. The two pallets complement each other well.