Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Czech Republic Est. 1995
A Czech value brand with a major presence in German-speaking and Central European markets (HECHT 7xx petrol cultivators): budget petrol tillers from 50 cm to 84 cm.
7 models — electric cultivator, garden tiller.
Hecht's compact corded electric tiller: a 1000 W mains motor (230 V) turning 16 steel tines to a 36.5 cm working width and 20 cm depth, just 7.7 kg. Light, quiet and emission-free for small to medium beds and raised beds. Motor, 36.5 cm width and 7.7 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £85–£110
Hecht's larger corded electric tiller: an 1800 W mains motor (230 V) driving steel tines to a 45 cm working width and 22 cm depth, with an aluminium transmission housing, metal gears and transport wheels, 11 kg. The most powerful Hecht electric, for soil loosening in beds and rows. Motor, 45 cm width and 11 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £105–£135
Hecht's mini petrol tiller: a 51.7cc 2-stroke single-cylinder engine (2 PS / 1.5 kW) spinning 16 blades (4 x 4 rows) to a narrow 25 cm working width and 19.5 cm depth, with a rear transport wheel, just 14.3 kg. Built for tight beds and borders where a full-size tiller won't fit; runs on a petrol/oil mix. Engine, 25 cm width and 14.3 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £150–£200
Hecht's popular budget cultivator: a 196cc OHV 4-stroke engine (4.8 kW / 6.5 hp), 50 cm working width with 34 cm cultivation blades to 175-350 mm depth, and a gearbox running in an oil bath for durability, 68 kg. A staple of the German/Czech-market value tiller scene. Engine, power, 50 cm width and 68 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £220–£320
Hecht's compact petrol tiller: a 150cc 4-stroke OHV engine (3.7 PS / 2.7 kW) turning 24 cutting blades on a 280 mm rotor to a 60 cm working width and 24 cm depth, with a guide wheel, just 32 kg. A light, simple machine for medium beds. Engine, 60 cm width, depth and 32 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £220–£270
Hecht's wide budget cultivator: a 196cc OHV 4-stroke engine (max 4.1 kW / 5.6 hp) driving steel tines (38 cm diameter) to an adjustable 32/50/84 cm working width usable in pairs of 2/4/6 tines, 52 kg. A lot of width for the price. Engine, power, 84 cm max width and 52 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £280–£400
Hecht's flagship petrol tiller: a 208cc 4-stroke OHV engine (7.0 PS / 5.1 kW) driving steel tines to a variable 81-104 cm working width and up to 24 cm depth through a 3 forward + 1 reverse gearbox, with side discs and transport wheels, 72 kg. The widest and most capable Hecht cultivator, for medium to large plots. Engine, 81-104 cm width, reverse gear and 72 kg weight verified via Hecht.
From £680–£820
Hecht is a brand from the Czech Republic, founded around 1995.
Hecht sits in Tier B — petrol garden tiller. The 7 models we cover run £85–£820, 2–7 hp.
