table of contents
- Prices and providers
- Regional conditions
- operation area
- Area size and duration of use
- Requirements for the device
- Drive type
- Possible problems
- Don't forget to reserve
- frequently asked Questions
The tiller replaces the tedious work with the spade in the garden and makes it easier for you digging up and loosening the soil. In our guide you can read what you should look out for when renting a tiller.
In a nutshell
- for cultivating light to medium heavy soils that are as dry as possible
- Electric and cordless tillers ideal for smaller areas
- Gasoline engine for larger areas and heavier soils
- Don't forget to reserve in good time
- Take out insurance or disclaimer
Prices and providers
There are many hardware stores and online providers where you can borrow a cultivator at different rates. We have researched and put together a cost overview for you. However, the prices listed apply to a petrol-powered tiller.
| providers | Tiller with internal combustion engine | Hints |
|---|---|---|
| OBI | 4 hours: € 39.60 1 day: € 49.50 1 WE: € 74.25 (Fri 12 p.m. - Mon 12 a.m.) 1 week: € 123.75 Deposit: € 175.00 |
- self-propelled - Return uncleaned possible (25 € cleaning fee) - all prices excl. 10% liability exemption fee - if petrol or the like is required: buy it in the market, money back for the rest when you hand it in |
| Hellweg | 4 hours: € 39.60 1 day: € 49.50 1 WE: € 74.25 (Fri 12 p.m. - Mon 12 a.m.) 1 week: € 123.75 Deposit: € 175.00 |
- self-propelled |
| Toom | 4 hours: € 39.60 1 day: € 49.50 1 WE: € 74.25 (Fri 12 p.m. - Mon 12 a.m.) 1 week: € 123.75 Deposit: € 175.00 |
- self-propelled - Devices always cleaned / emptied, otherwise deposit withheld / invoiced - If gasoline or similar is required: Use the remaining gasoline in the device, otherwise purchase in the market |
| bauhaus | 4 hours: € 29.24 1 day: € 43.87 1 WE: € 66.29 (Fri 13:00 - Mon 10:00) from 7 days: savings rate € 17.55 / day Deposit: € 200.00 |
- Devices always cleaned / emptied / filled up, otherwise deposit withheld / invoiced - Delivery and collection of the rental item against. Fee possible - Taking back unused consumables |
| RENTAS rental equipment | 1 day: 40.00 to 66.00 € 1 week: 140.00 to 231.00 € |
- Prices vary greatly depending on the location - represented mainly in northern and western Germany - Deposit |
| erento.com | 1 day: 35.00 - 52.00 € 2 days: 70.00 - 103.00 € 3 days: 142.00 - 154.00 € 1 WE: 45.00 - 102.00 € 1 week: 162.00 - 358.20 € |
- Private individuals / small businesses: sometimes cheaper - Offer does not cover all of Germany - individual deposit and rental conditions - partial delivery / collection possible for an extra charge - Prices vary strongly depending on the season and regional |
Note: Toom, OBI and Hellweg stores work together with Boels Rental. Therefore, the same prices apply in the markets. Hornbach immediately refers to the rental center of Boels Rental.
Regional conditions
In many cities there are also regional sole proprietorships where you can borrow a scarifier. We have put together a selection for you.
| city | Tiller with internal combustion engine | Provider and notices |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 3h: 45.00 1 day: 70.00 Deposit: 150.00 |
Tool rental Teltow - tools and garden tools KAUTZ - Petrol (including consumables) charged according to consumption - limited offer - Rent and deposit to be paid in advance |
| Hamburg | Small tiller 1 day: € 30.00 Big tiller 1 day: 45.00 € |
Detlev Offen e. K. - Machine & equipment rental Hamburg - Uncleaned return possible, cleaning fee 25 € - Deposit (usually 250 €) beforehand, rental payment upon return - Price calculation (with TP = Daily price for up to 24 hours) WE short (Sa 8-Mo 10) = TP x 1.5 WE long (Fri 7-Mon 10) = TP x 2 |
| Munich | 1 day: € 44.00 (half day: 34.00 €) |
Land and garden technology Spindler GmbH |
operation area
The motorized tiller has several sharp and curved chopping knives, which cut into the ground in the meantime and thus shred it. Not only is firm and hard soil loosened, it also has a fine crumb structure and is optimally prepared for sowing. In addition, the device can be used for weed use weeding. However, tillers are not equally suitable for every soil: The machines are ideal for working on sandy to slightly loamy soils. For very heavy, very loamy or clayey soils, however, they are only suitable if they are dry and you are using a particularly powerful model. You should not use the garden hoe on heavy, wet soils, as this can lead to compaction and silting.
Tip: Since such heavy soils are not suitable for planting anyway, you should improve them or, at best, remove them and fill them up with humus topsoil.
Area size and duration of use
The size of the area to be worked and the useful life are also important parameters that determine the optimal type and size of the tiller.
- Motorized tiller, electric or battery operated: good for smaller garden areas or already worked or light soils
- Motorized tiller with petrol engine: suitable for larger garden areas or fields or for areas that first have to be reclaimed
The period of use, on the other hand, determines the rental price. You can rent the device by the hour from many providers, which is useful for small gardens, but also expensive. For larger areas or Renting for several days is recommended for projects in which you want to turn an area into a garden.
Tip: If you only want to try out the tiller once or if you just want to work on a bed, ask a neighbor. Perhaps he will lend them such a device for a small consideration.
Requirements for the device
If you want to borrow a motorized milling machine, the device should meet the following requirements:
- Drive: electric, with battery or with petrol engine
- Power: at least 1000 watts or more
- Number of knives: the more knives, the finer the tillage
- Working width: depending on the area width
- Depth setting: different depths of the hoe spur depending on the type of soil, moisture and activity (hoeing or weeding)
- Attachment of additional devices: e.g. B. Cultivator or plow for further work
- Forward and reverse gear: for easier handling
- Adjustability of the handlebar: in height and to the side, depending on body size
- Vibration dampening: restricts the transmission of vibrations to the arms, protects the muscles
By the way, you don't necessarily have to rent a large machine, as there are now powerful and lightweight small tillers too. The motor power of these tillers is usually between 800 and 2000 watts and they are usually no wider than 25 centimeters. With their low weight of up to 15 kilograms, they are also easy to use by women.
Drive type
The various types of drive have specific advantages and disadvantages that must also be taken into account when choosing a loaner:
- Electric tiller: needs a cable connection, possibly with an extension (cable drum)
- Cordless power mill: independent of the cable, the battery only lasts a few hours and needs to be charged
- Petrol: very powerful, but also extremely loud and heavy
The most environmentally friendly method of digging around the garden is and remains the spade, but the cordless or electric garden milling machines follow immediately afterwards. However, these can only be used to a limited extent, for example because the socket has to remain within reach or the battery drains too quickly. This is why gasoline tillers are best for large and difficult-to-work areas.
Possible problems
Also, when borrowing the tiller, keep in mind that you may be held responsible for any damage and repairs made by the owner. That means, if the machine breaks down or is damaged, you'll have to pay for it - which in turn can be as expensive as buying a new power tiller. With some rental companies you can therefore take out insurance or a disclaimer that can cost up to ten percent of the rental price. In addition, you have no way of knowing who worked with the device before you and how it was treated: With a little bad luck, it can happen to you, that the machine gives up on you because of a previous damage and you pay for it even though you can't help it have to.
Don't forget to reserve
In addition, the tiller may be out of stock when you want to rent it. You should therefore plan your gardening work carefully and reserve the desired device in good time - i.e. a few days in advance. You can now easily do this online with many providers by simply clicking on the Go to the homepage and fill out a form under the appropriate tab (often it says “Rent”) and send. Of course, you can also call the rental company and make the reservation by phone.
frequently asked Questions
You can rent a motorized milling machine either from a larger hardware store such as Hornbach, Hagebau, Obi, Bauhaus or Toom or from a tool rental shop near you. Just ask at the information desk in the hardware store or search the Internet or in the yellow pages for a local tool rental shop.
However, renting such a device is not exactly cheap; depending on the type and size of the tiller, you should expect a price of at least 40 to 50 EUR per day. Therefore, if you use them regularly two to three times a year, it can be worth buying. However, if you only want to use the device once or just try it out, then borrowing is recommended.
How much you spend on the tiller depends on its type and size. Larger models with gasoline engines are more powerful, but also significantly more expensive than those that are electric or can be operated with rechargeable batteries. While you can get an electric motorized tiller from 70 EUR, a petrol model costs at least 250 EUR.
