Renting a rotovator

The company I work for sometimes hires equipment if we don't own the machines ourselves. most hire companys will hire the kit, I'm not too sure whether they would deliver to an allotment or not, I suppose they would.
You can get small ones that will fit into the back of the average familly car, so maybe you could pick it up, or get someone to do it for you?
We haven't had any trouble hiring "stuff" from a company called Hss, I think they are nationwide.
let us know how you get on!
 

OK Thanks.  I will check out the HSS web site and see what happens.  I'll let you know.

Hi all,

I am thinking about renting a rotovator to save my back as we just started to dig our new garden.
I have the choice between a Honda 5hp and a Barreto 13hp.

I have 4 5m x 5m beds to dig,  there is lawn for the moment (apparently without weeds).

Do you think that the Honda would do the job or I should go for the big one?
Would it be preferable to remove the lawn first or it is fine to dig the lawn in?

Thanks for the answers.

Is the barreto the one with the hydrostatic drive?
If it is, it's a fantastic bit of kit, and so simple to use.

Jobs done!

Indeed this rotovator is a fantastic bit of kit. Very heavy, very durable and very powerful.
The ground was a bit wet and it did the job quite easily mixing the lawn and the soil.

I would recommand this engine (even if a bit expensive) to anyone that has to dig is beds for the first time.