Tier C — Electric / cordless cultivator Garden tiller
HBM Machines 6.5 PK 196cc
The HBM 6.5 PK Grondfrees is a petrol tiller from HBM Machines, a Dutch tools distributor trading since 1972. A 196 cc OHV four-stroke engine (6.5 HP / 4.8 kW, 3,100 rpm) drives 4 hardened steel blades across a fixed 54 cm width, and the machine weighs 46 kg. Engine, width and weight are verified from HBM’s own retailer listings (bol.com, toolsidee.com); price is from the same sources (€546).
Indicative price
£430–£520
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: Dutch and Benelux gardeners wanting a straightforward 54cm tiller from an established tools distributor.
Strengths
- Backed by HBM Machines, a 50-year-old Dutch tools distributor with a wide parts catalogue
- 46kg weight is light enough for one person to manoeuvre and store
- 4 hardened steel blades for a clean, even till
- Mid-range price for a 196cc geared tiller
Trade-offs
- Fixed 54cm width, no adjustment for narrower beds
- Generic import chassis, not an in-house HBM design
- Mainly sold and supported within the Benelux
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Electric / cordless cultivator |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | 196 cc OHV petrol, 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled, 3100 rpm (6.5 HP / 4.8 kW) |
| Power output | 6.5 hp / 4.8 kW |
| Working width | 54 cm |
| Weight | 46 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £430–£520 |
| 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.
6.5 PK 196cc — your questions
How much does the HBM Machines 6.5 PK 196cc cost?
The indicative price is £430–£520, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 6.5 PK 196cc suited to?
Dutch and Benelux gardeners wanting a straightforward 54cm tiller from an established tools distributor. With a 54 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the 6.5 PK 196cc petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (196 cc OHV petrol, 4-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled, 3100 rpm (6.5 HP / 4.8 kW)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
