Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Sterwins P40 79cc
Sterwins' entry petrol motobineuse (Leroy Merlin own-brand): a compact 79cc 4-stroke driving four tines for a roughly 36 cm working width. The cheapest way into a petrol tiller for small plots. Engine displacement verified via Leroy Merlin listings; working width and weight are class-typical estimates pending verification.
Indicative price
£110–£170

Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are sourced from current online listings and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Small French gardens wanting cheap petrol cultivation.
Strengths
- Cheapest petrol entry
- Compact for tight beds
- No mains lead
- Leroy Merlin support in France
Trade-offs
- Low power, small width
- Width/weight estimated
- Light-duty build
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | 79cc 4-stroke OHV (~2.5 hp) |
| Power output | 2.5 hp / 1.8 kW |
| Working width | 36 cm |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £110–£170 |
| 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.
P40 79cc — your questions
How much does the Sterwins P40 79cc cost?
The indicative price is £110–£170, based on current online listings. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the P40 79cc suited to?
Small French gardens wanting cheap petrol cultivation. With a 36 cm working width it is built for tight spaces, raised beds and getting between rows.
Is the P40 79cc petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (79cc 4-stroke OHV (~2.5 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.


