Garden machinery rental

[Angie]

Hi, is it possible to hire garden machinery in the Quillan area (don't mind up to 20km) - in particular we need to hire a ride on mower/tractor. We were in the process of buying one but its a high cost for a couple of times a year usage, plus we're not sure where we could store it safely. Thank you (we want to do it ourselves rather than hire someone to do the gardening!)

[Patf]

You might find somewhere in your yellow pages under Location de material de jardinage.

[BJSLIV]

You might find something on one of the sharing/renting between individuals sites.

But this national chain gives an indication of how much you are going to pay from a hire shop.

Unless it really is a question of securing the machine during your absences, I think buying a cheap one at the end of the season sales is going to be more economical.

The best part of 300 or 400 Euros twice a year would pay for quite of bit of professional gardening.

http://www.loxam.fr/location/espaces-verts/location-materiel-de-coupe-et-transport-espaces-verts/location-tondeuse-autoportee-20-25-cv-pg2468-81580-3.html

[ericd]

You could also ask around (houses in similar situation as yours) where a 3rd party gardener/grass cutter might already be in operation.

[Angie]

Really appreciate this advice. Have found two localish outlets who can rent tractor mowers but they also sell second hand ones so may well give that a look too. Thanks again