A rotavator (also known as a power digger, rotary tiller or cultivator) is a game changing piece of equipment if you are preparing your garden, vegetable patch or allotment for planting. It is designed to break up and aerate soil, and can save you from hours of back breaking manual work.
1. Why Hire a Rotavator?
It is cost efficient as you only pay for the time you need it, and there are no maintenance worries. You can also receive expert advice and demos at the hire counter.
2. When to Use a Rotavator?
After clearing away vegetation, and before planting to loosen and improve the structure of the soil. Do not use on waterlogged or frozen soil as you may damage the rotavator.
3. How to Hire a Rotavator?
Call us on 1800 22 33 66, email / phone / drop into your local branch, or send an enquiry through the rotavator product page on our website here.
4. How to use a Rotavator?
Prepare the area – remove large rocks, roots, heavy vegetation and any pipes, cables etc. Cut long grass or to make the process easier, you could remove the top layer of grass using a Turf Cutter.
Set the machine Depth – start shallow, and increase gradually. Check fuel level.
Start rotavating – walk in straight lines with slow, steady movements. For rough soil, you may need to do multiple passes.
Finish and Clean the rotavator.
5. What to do after Rotavating?
Leave the soil to settle for a few days before planting, and avoid walking over it excessively as this will compact it and undo some of your good work!
6. Any other Tips?
- Wear protective gear – gloves, safety boots, eye protection.
- Ensure you keep hands and feet away from the blades.
- Don’t use on steep slopes.
- Only work during daylight hours when you have good visibility.
- If it becomes stuck at any point, tilt it back to release it.
