Mixer/Plate Compactor Hire - Protect Theft

[HugeWesty]

Any tips/guidance for protecting against theft when hiring a mixer and compactor?

The tools will be in my back garden with a 6ft gate which has a simple padlock on it. Council estate, very public and well lit, so prob very very low risk.... However just now looked at some prices of plate compactors etc - and I wouldn't want to spring for one if stolen!

Can't find a market for temp tool hire.

Thinking I could just use a good quality padlock and lock frames to bit metal washing line... Or maybe block garden gate entrance with a tonne bag filled with soil.

I know both tools are like 60kg, so heavy to move etc - just want to minimise risk of me having to replace stolen items.

Thks

 

[kingandy2nd]

Good padlock on your gate should be an investment regardless.

Personally I'd just lock the two things together with a bike lock if worried. Cover them over with tonne bags so they're not visible to the casual thief.

 

[ILikeDIYS]

Keep it in the kitchen.

 

[cdbe]

If you PM me your address I'll pop by later tonight and "check" on them for you.