Mixer/Plate Compactor Hire - Protect Theft

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

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.

Keep it in the kitchen.

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