Tier C — Electric / cordless cultivator Electric cultivator
Hecht 738
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.
Indicative price
£85–£110
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Small to medium beds and raised beds wanting a light electric tiller.
Strengths
- Very light 7.7 kg
- Mains-electric: no fuel or fumes
- 36.5 cm width with 16 tines
- Good for raised beds
Trade-offs
- Corded — tied to a socket
- Only for soft, worked soil
- 20 cm max depth
Specifications
| Category | Electric cultivator |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Electric / cordless cultivator |
| Power source | Electric (corded) |
| Motor | Electric (corded, 1000 W mains, 230 V) |
| Power output | 1 kW |
| Working width | 36.5 cm |
| Weight | 7.7 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £85–£110 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Front-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
738 — your questions
How much does the Hecht 738 cost?
The indicative price is £85–£110, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 738 suited to?
Small to medium beds and raised beds wanting a light electric tiller. With a 36.5 cm working width it is built for tight spaces, raised beds and getting between rows.
Is the 738 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is electric (corded) (Electric (corded, 1000 W mains, 230 V)). That means quiet running, no fuel or oil, and easy starting — at the cost of working time per charge and outright grunt on hard ground.
