Ames warranty for garden tools
The short version
Ames doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product covered to 3 months. That full coverage is the same as most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Ames's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 3 months
- Partial coverageWhole product3 months
Varies by model line
Ames words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, hose reels and garden toolsFull: None. Partial to 3 months
- Shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, hose reels, garden toolsFull: None. Partial to 3 months
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original purchaser only.
- The coverage printed on the product or packaging overrides the 90-day default; keep the packaging or a photo of it.
- Damage from abuse, misuse or neglect is not covered.
- Covers the original buyer only.
- Check the tag or packaging: many AMES tools promise a longer warranty than the 90-day default.
How other brands compare for garden tools
- 1. Radius Garden75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Fiskars45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Ohio Steel18/100 · Full: None
- 4. Brinly15/100 · Full: None
- 5. Agri-Fab13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for garden tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 17 stores
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for garden tools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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