Comprehensive Garden Machinery Hire Across the Scottish Borders

For all your gardening and landscaping needs, we offer an extensive range of garden machinery for hire and for sale across the Scottish Borders, designed to help you tackle any outdoor project with ease. Our reliable, high-quality equipment is perfect for professional landscapers and DIY gardeners, with options covering every task.

If you need garden machinery in the Scottish Borders please call 01835 824 555 or click here and book garden machinery hire online in the Borders region.

Our Range of Garden Machinery for Hire

Self-Drive Mower Hire

Our Self-Drive Mower Hire service provides you with high-quality, easy-to-operate lawn mowers, giving you the flexibility to maintain your lawn at your own pace. Perfect for both domestic and commercial use, our range includes robust mowers from trusted brands, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and superior cutting performance. Whether you need a compact mower for a small garden or a heavy-duty model for larger grounds, we have the ideal solution to suit your needs. All mowers are maintained to the highest standards and are available for flexible rental periods. Enjoy the convenience of self-drive hire and keep your lawn looking pristine.

Sisis Pro Scarifier - Rotorake 602 Hire

The Sisis Pro Scarifier - Rotorake 602 is a professional-grade scarifier designed for efficient removal of thatch, moss, and surface debris on various types of turf. Ideal for sports grounds, lawns, and fine turf, the Rotorake 602 ensures healthier, more resilient grass by enhancing aeration and nutrient uptake. With its precision blades and adjustable depth settings, this scarifier provides effective scarification for both routine maintenance and intensive renovation. It’s easy to operate, powerful, and built to withstand heavy use, making it the perfect choice for professional groundskeepers and landscapers.
Key Features:
  • Precision-engineered blades for optimal scarification
  • Adjustable depth settings for tailored turf care
  • Robust design suited for frequent, intensive use
  • Efficient removal of thatch, moss, and debris

Fence Post Driver Hire – Round and Square Posts

Our fence post driver is perfect for driving both round and square posts quickly and efficiently, powered by a reliable Honda engine for outstanding performance and durability. This versatile, easy-to-use tool is designed for a range of fencing projects, making it ideal for agricultural, commercial, and domestic applications. With smooth operation and powerful impact force, this driver ensures secure and stable post installations every time.
Features:
  • Compatible with both round and square posts
  • Honda engine for dependable power and easy starting
  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver
  • Suitable for various terrain and soil types

​This fence post driver is available for hire to make your fencing jobs easier and faster. Contact us to arrange your hire and discuss delivery options.

Scag 36" and 48" Commercial Mower Hire

Our Scag 36” and 48” Commercial Mowers are built for top-tier performance, ideal for professional landscapers and large-scale lawn maintenance. Known for their durability, precision, and ease of handling, these mowers offer unmatched power for efficient and clean cuts, even on challenging terrain. The 36” model is perfect for navigating tight spaces, while the 48” mower covers large areas quickly and effortlessly.
Both mowers are equipped with powerful engines, robust decks, and adjustable cutting heights, ensuring a superior finish every time. Hire our Scag commercial mowers to experience professional-grade results that make every pass count.

Powered Brush Hire for Astroturf and Artificial Lawn

Our powered brush for Astroturf and artificial lawn maintenance is designed to keep synthetic surfaces looking pristine and well-groomed. Perfect for both residential and commercial spaces, this machine efficiently lifts flattened fibers, removes debris, and rejuvenates the appearance of your artificial lawn, enhancing drainage and prolonging turf life.

Key features include:
  • Powerful brushing action to lift and restore turf fibers
  • Efficient debris collection for leaves, dirt, and other unwanted materials
  • Easy maneuverability for use on a range of artificial surfaces
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This user-friendly powered brush is ideal for regular upkeep or deep-cleaning tasks, ensuring your synthetic lawn looks fresh and inviting year-round.

Petrol Post Hole Borer Hire: Efficient and Reliable Ground Digging

Our petrol post hole borer is the perfect solution for quickly and efficiently drilling holes for fence posts, signs, and other outdoor structures. Designed for ease of use and high performance, this powerful tool simplifies the process of digging in various soil types, whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional contractor.
Key Features:
  • Powerful Engine: Equipped with a robust petrol engine, our post hole borer delivers the torque needed to penetrate tough ground conditions.
  • User-Friendly Design: The lightweight and ergonomic design ensures comfortable handling, reducing fatigue during extended use.
  • Versatile Bit Sizes: Available with various auger bit sizes, our borer allows you to choose the right diameter for your specific project requirements.
  • All-Terrain Capability: Designed to handle a variety of soil conditions, including clay, sandy, and rocky terrains, making it suitable for diverse landscaping tasks.

Masport Contractor Mulch Mower Hire in the Scottish Borders

Transform your mowing experience with our Masport Contractor Mulch Mower hire. Engineered for professional-grade performance, this powerful mower excels at efficiently mulching grass and leaves, returning nutrients back to your lawn for a healthier, greener finish.
Key Features:
  • High-Performance Engine: Equipped with a robust engine, the Masport Contractor Mulch Mower delivers exceptional cutting power and efficiency, making it ideal for both large and small landscaping jobs.
  • Advanced Mulching Technology: The unique mulching system finely chops grass clippings and organic matter, promoting healthy soil and reducing the need for bagging.

Pole Pruner Chainsaw Hire

Achieve precise trimming and pruning with our Pole Pruner Chainsaw hire, designed for those hard-to-reach branches and foliage. This versatile tool features an extendable pole, allowing you to effortlessly reach heights without the need for ladders or scaffolding.

Key Features:
  • Extendable Reach: Adjustable pole length ensures you can tackle high branches safely and efficiently.
  • Powerful Performance: Equipped with a robust chainsaw head, it delivers the cutting power you need for thicker branches.
  • Lightweight Design: Engineered for easy handling, minimizing fatigue during extended use.
  • User-Friendly Controls: Simple operation makes it suitable for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
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Ideal For:
  • Garden maintenance
  • Tree pruning
  • Landscape management
Our Pole Pruner Chainsaw is an excellent choice for anyone looking to maintain their outdoor space with precision. Whether you're a homeowner looking to tidy up your garden or a professional landscaper managing larger properties, this tool offers reliability and performance.

Easy Hire Process:
Contact us today to arrange your Pole Pruner Chainsaw hire. Our team is here to help you select the right equipment for your project and can assist with delivery options to ensure you have everything you need for a successful job.

Long-Reach Hedge Cutter Hire

Our Long-Reach Hedge Cutter is the perfect solution for tackling tall hedges and difficult-to-reach areas with ease. Featuring an extendable pole, this versatile tool allows you to trim and shape hedges without the need for ladders, ensuring safety and efficiency. With its powerful motor and sharp blades, you can achieve a clean, precise cut on even the thickest branches. Ideal for both professional landscapers and DIY enthusiasts, this hedge cutter is designed for comfort and control, making it easy to navigate around your garden. Hire our Long-Reach Hedge Cutter today and elevate your gardening game!

Stihl 2-Stroke Hedge Cutter Hire: For those who demand quality and reliability, our Stihl 2-Stroke Hedge Cutter is a top choice. Known for its exceptional performance and durability, this hedge cutter features a lightweight design that minimizes fatigue during extended use. The powerful 2-stroke engine delivers impressive cutting power, allowing you to tackle dense hedges and shrubs effortlessly. With precision-engineered blades, you can achieve clean cuts and professional results every time. Whether you're maintaining your home garden or working on a larger landscaping project, the Stihl Hedge Cutter is engineered to handle it all.

Hire it today and experience the difference that professional-grade equipment can make!

Efco Pro Scarifier Hire: Efficient Lawn Maintenance Solution

The Efco Pro Scarifier is the perfect tool for maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn. Designed for professional use, this scarifier effectively removes thatch, moss, and organic debris from your lawn, promoting better air circulation, water absorption, and nutrient penetration.
Key Features:
  • Powerful Performance: Equipped with a robust engine, the Efco Pro Scarifier delivers reliable power for efficient scarification, making it ideal for both residential and commercial use.
  • Adjustable Working Depth: The scarifier features adjustable blades that allow you to customize the working depth based on your lawn's specific needs, ensuring optimal results without damaging the grass.
  • User-Friendly Design: With ergonomic handles and a lightweight construction, the Efco Pro Scarifier is easy to maneuver, reducing fatigue during prolonged use.
  • Versatile Applications: Perfect for preparing lawns for seeding, rejuvenating tired grass, and maintaining the health of your turf, making it an essential tool for any landscaper or gardener.
Why Choose Efco Pro Scarifier Hire?
​By hiring the Efco Pro Scarifier, you gain access to a high-quality lawn care solution without the need for a long-term investment. Our hire service includes full support and guidance to ensure you get the best results from your equipment.
For efficient lawn maintenance and rejuvenation, choose Efco Pro Scarifier Hire. Contact us today to arrange your scarifier hire and keep your lawn looking its best!

Echo Strimmer Hire: Power and Precision for Your Gardening Needs

Our Echo strimmer hire service provides you with top-quality, reliable equipment designed to tackle tough vegetation and achieve a professional finish in your garden or landscaping project. Echo strimmers are ideal for both domestic and commercial use.
Features of Our Echo Strimmers:
  • Powerful Engine: Equipped with high-performance engines, Echo strimmers deliver robust power for efficient cutting, making light work of thick grass, weeds, and overgrowth.
  • User-Friendly Design: Lightweight and ergonomically designed, these strimmers are easy to handle, reducing operator fatigue during extended use.
  • Versatile Cutting Options: Whether you need to trim edges or clear larger areas, our Echo strimmers can accommodate a variety of cutting attachments for maximum versatility.​

Classen Pro Turf Cutter Hire: Precision and Power for Your Landscaping Needs

Transform your landscaping projects with the Classen Pro Turf Cutter, the ideal solution for removing sod, grass, and other surface materials efficiently and effectively. Designed for both professional landscapers and DIY enthusiasts, this powerful turf cutter offers exceptional performance and ease of use.
Key Feature:
  • High-Performance Cutting: Equipped with a robust engine, the Classen Pro Turf Cutter delivers precise cuts at adjustable depths, making it perfect for preparing soil for new lawns, gardens, or landscaping projects.​

Camon LA20 Lawn Aerator Hire

Enhance the health and vitality of your lawn with the Camon LA20 Lawn Aerator. This efficient and robust machine is designed to promote better drainage, root development, and nutrient absorption by creating small holes in the soil. Ideal for both professional landscapers and DIY enthusiasts, the LA20 is perfect for maintaining domestic and commercial lawns.
Key Features:
  • Powerful Performance: The Camon LA20 features a reliable engine that drives its aeration process, ensuring optimal performance for large and small areas alike.
  • Efficient Aeration: With its high-quality tines, this aerator effectively removes soil plugs, allowing air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots, promoting a healthier lawn.​

Barretto Heavy-Duty Rotavator Hire: Unleash the Power of Efficient Tilling

​Transform your gardening or landscaping project with our Barretto heavy-duty rotavator hire. Designed for both residential and commercial use, this robust machine is perfect for breaking up compacted soil, mixing in compost, and preparing seedbeds.
Key Features:
  • Powerful Performance: The Barretto rotavator is equipped with a high-performance engine, delivering exceptional torque and speed to handle tough soil conditions effortlessly.
  • Versatile Applications: Ideal for gardens, farms, and landscaping projects, this rotavator can handle a variety of soil types and conditions, making it a versatile addition to your equipment arsenal.

Stihl Backpack Blower Hire: Power and Convenience for Efficient Clearing

​Experience the ultimate in power and convenience with our Stihl Backpack Blower hire. Designed for professional-grade performance, this backpack blower makes quick work of clearing leaves, debris, and grass clippings from large areas. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended use, allowing you to tackle even the most challenging outdoor tasks with ease.
Key Features:
  • High Performance: Equipped with a powerful engine, the Stihl Backpack Blower delivers impressive airspeed and volume, making it ideal for both residential and commercial use.
  • Comfortable Fit: The lightweight, adjustable harness ensures a secure and comfortable fit, reducing fatigue during prolonged operation.
  • User-Friendly Controls: Easy-to-reach controls provide effortless operation, allowing you to focus on the task at hand.
  • Reduced Noise and Emissions: Designed with eco-friendliness in mind, this blower features reduced noise levels and lower emissions, making it suitable for use in residential areas without disturbing your neighbors.
Whether you’re maintaining a large garden, preparing a commercial site for events, our Stihl Backpack Blower will help you get the job done efficiently.

Brushcutter Hire - Versatile and Powerful Solutions for Your Clearing Needs

​Our brushcutter is an essential tool for tackling overgrown vegetation, tough weeds, and dense underbrush. Available for hire with your choice of a blade or line head, this versatile machine is designed to handle a variety of landscaping tasks with ease.
Key Features:
  • Choice of Heads: Select between a durable blade for cutting through thick brush and a line head for trimming grass and lighter vegetation, allowing you to customize the tool for your specific job.
  • Powerful Performance: Equipped with a robust engine, our brushcutter delivers reliable power and efficiency, making quick work of even the most challenging areas.
  • Ergonomic Design: Designed with user comfort in mind, our brushcutter features adjustable handles and lightweight construction, reducing fatigue during prolonged use.
  • Easy to Operate: Ideal for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts, our brushcutter is straightforward to operate, ensuring you can achieve excellent results with minimal effort.​
Contact us at 01835 824 555 for Brushcutter hire in the Borders region.

Why Choose St. Boswells Mowers for Garden Machinery Hire in the Scottish Borders?

  • Over 34 Years of Experience
    Established in 1990, we bring decades of expertise in plant hire, tool hire, and garden machinery hire. Our experience means you get reliable equipment and professional advice tailored to your specific needs.
  • Extensive Range of Equipment
    From diggers and dumpers to telehandlers and lawnmowers, we offer a comprehensive selection of machines and machinery for hire and for sale from top brands like     Sunseeker Elite robotic mowers, Honda, JCB, Thwaites, Wacker Neuson, Bomag, Kubota, Bobcat, GreenMech, Jensen, Barreto, STHIL, Scag, Ifor Williams,  Rammax, Efco, and Hayter. Whether you're working on a construction project or tending to a garden, we have the right plant and tool hire equipment for the job.
  • Local and Family-Run
    As a family-run business based in Charlesfield, St. Boswells, we prioritise customer service and community values. We take pride in serving local customers and building long-term relationships, offering personalised service that larger companies often can't match.
  • Onsite and In-House Repairs
    We not only supply plant hire and garden machinery but also provide professional repairs, both onsite and at our workshop. If your equipment breaks down, we offer a fast and efficient breakdown recovery service to minimise disruption to your project.
  • Garden Machinery Hire Coverage Across the Scottish Borders
    We proudly serve the entire Scottish Borders,     East Lothian, and Northern England regions with garden machinery hire services, including but not limited to towns and villages such as St. Boswells, Melrose, Kelso, Selkirk, Jedburgh, Duns, Earlston, Gordon, Peebles, Coldstream, Stow, Innerleithen, Walkerburn, West Linton, Denholm, Ancrum, Swinton, Greenlaw, Ayton, Morebattle, Bonchester Bridge, Reston, Chirnside, Newcastleton, Eyemouth, Langholm, Tweedbank, Lauder, Hawick, Galashiels, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Wooler, Norham, Alnwick, Otterburn, Hexam,Bellingham, Haltwhistle, Haddington, Musselburgh, Prestonpans, Tranent, Blindwells, Ormiston, Pencaitland, Gifford, Dunbar, Belhaven, North Berwick, Gullane, Dirleton, Londniddry, Aberlady, Drem, East Fortune, Athlestaneford, Port Seton, Seton Sands, Cockenzie, Wallyford, Elphinstone, Macmerry, East Linton, Saltoun, Innerwick, Gladsmuir, Ballencrief, Inveresk, Whitecraig, Garvald, and beyond. We can also arrange haulage and delivery to your site, ensuring convenience and prompt garden machinery hire service. We can also arrange trailer hire or garden machinery delivery to your site, ensuring convenience and prompt service.
  • Garden Machinery Hire Pricing
    We offer fair, transparent pricing on all our garden machinery hire services, ensuring value for money without compromising on quality.
  • Specialist Winter Services
    Along with year-round plant hire and tool hire, we provide essential winter gritting services to keep roads, driveways, and work sites safe during the colder months.

​​​For quality lawn mowers, rotovators, scarifiers, and gardening tools choose St. Boswells Mowers for all your garden machinery hire needs in the Scottish Borders.