Information for purchasing a Four Wheel Hoe in The European Union (excluding the UK and Rep. Ireland)
Download a PDF brochure of the Four Wheel Hoe
Download the Four Wheel Hoe instruction manual (1.4 MB PDF file)
Download the Four Wheel Hoe blade length guide (100 KB PDF file)
Please ensure that you are fully aware of the possibilities and limitations of the Four Wheel Hoe, as described here. Key points are that the hoe will NOT work on ridges, it requires a flat soil surface across its working width. It needs a fine soil tilth without large stones, clods and not to much large plant residue to be effective. Crop rows must be reasonably straight and even-widths. It is strongly recommended that you read the instruction manual to fully appreciate how the hoe works and its limitations and the blade length guide which contains important information on deciding what blade size to order. You can either order a standard size set of hoes, which you can cut down to your optimum size yourself, or at an additional cost of £10.00 excl. VAT you can specify the exact length of hoe you require which you can work out from using the blade length guide.
The design of the wheel hoe for the EU varies from some of the descriptions and photos on this site and the associated documents. The major change is the use of stainless steel for the frame, clamps legs and tools rather than galvanised mild steel. This is considered a significant benefit as stainless is even more resistant to rusting than galvanising and is also harder. The handle clamp system has been altered so that the vertical and horizontal adjustments are controlled separately and the handles are now painted rather than being galvanised. Photos below.
The price of a Four Wheel Hoe is €700 excluding VAT and postage and packaging. Orders of more than one hoe are charged P&P at the same rate for each hoe (because each hoe is at the maximum package size for couriers and so has to be shipped separately).
If you wish to order additional components prices are:
Pair of T hoes £62.00 excluding VAT
Pair of clamps £16.00 excluding VAT
Pair of standard legs £14.00 plus VAT
Other components please contact Merf to discuss your requirements.
Please note that there is a limit of one additional pair of hoes plus a pair of legs and clamps due to the maximum courier weight limit. If you wish to order more parts or are ordering them separately from a hoe, additional P&P charges will apply.
To work out your postage and packing costs please look at this PDF file to determine which 'zone' you are in. A guide to postage and packing rates are as follows, though these are subject to change if the courier changes their prices. A confirmed price will be given on the pro-forma invoice (see below).
UK Zone 1 €60.00
EU Zone 2 €70.00
EU Zone 3 €80.00
EU Zone 4 €90.00
Important VAT information
For the European Union market the Four Wheel Hoe is manufactured in The Republic of Ireland. Outside of Ireland (inc. Northern Ireland) sales are treated as an 'intra-Community supply' for tax purposes. If you are registered for VAT in your EU country you can be billed without Irish VAT being charged and you then pay the VAT due in your country. If you are not VAT registered you will be billed for VAT at the Irish VAT rate which is 21.5%. If you are VAT registered you must supply your registered business address and your VAT number. These must match the data held on the EU VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) if they do not we will unable to supply the hoe without charging VAT. Please therefore ensure the information you send us matches that on the VIES system by checking it yourself.
For more information on intra-Community supply see these websites Republic of Ireland Revenue, European Commission - taxes and customs union or contact a suitable advisor.
Once your order has been placed the manufacturers Ballinadee Eng. Ltd. will send you a pro-forma invoice which must be paid before delivery. Payment is via direct bank transfer to Ballinadee Eng. Ltd's bank account in the Republic of Ireland . Details of the account are given on the invoice. Please ensure that you are able to pay by direct bank transfer to an Irish bank before ordering the hoe.
Delivery time for your order will be in the region of two to four weeks.
Steam Weeding Ltd. reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the design without prior notice.
To place an order, or if you would like more information, please contact Merf ideally by . When placing your order please include the following:
- Your name, business name, contact details, and if VAT registered your VAT number and associated VAT registered business name and address as detailed in VIES, for invoicing and contacting you;
- The delivery address if different from your contact address, NB this must be a physical address that a courier can deliver to;
- The number of Four Wheel Hoes that you would like to purchase;
- If you want a standard (full) sized pair of T hoes or custom sized hoes at an additional cost of £10.00 + VAT and please specify the blade length and leg position measurements - please read the blade length guide for details.
- The number of additional components required such as a second pair of T hoes, or a pair of clamp and legs.
Many thanks for your order.
Happy weeding!