Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Hecht 750
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.
Indicative price
£220–£320
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from current online listings — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Budget buyers cultivating established beds.
Strengths
- Very affordable
- Oil-bath gearbox for longevity
- Recognised value brand in DACH markets
- Simple to run
Trade-offs
- Budget build
- Front-tine on hard ground
- 50 kg-plus to handle
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | 196cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Power output | 6.5 hp / 4.8 kW |
| Working width | 50 cm |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £220–£320 |
| Price basis | Online listing |
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.
750 — your questions
How much does the Hecht 750 cost?
The indicative price is £220–£320, based on current online listings. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 750 suited to?
Budget buyers cultivating established beds. With a 50 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the 750 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (196cc OHV 4-stroke). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
