tool hire brand
Rothenberger
Rothenberger is a German maker of tools for plumbers, heating engineers and drainage contractors. Its pipe freezing, drain cleaning and press tools are used on maintenance, repair and installation work in sanitary and heating systems.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Germany (Kelkheim, near Frankfurt)
Manufacturing since
1949
UK availability
Good UK dealer coverage
Has a UK site and a specialist retailer finder for plumbing and heating tools.
What Rothenberger builds
Rothenberger model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| ROFROST | Electric pipe freezing machines in 1.1/4" and 2" versions |
| R600 VarioClean | Battery-powered portable drain cleaning machine |
| RODRUM VarioClean | 18V drum machine for blocked pipes |
| ROMAX | Cordless press tool range |
| ROCAM MINI HD | Pipe inspection camera |
Every Rothenberger model on GetBrent
2 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Rothenberger ROFROST Turbo II R290
Electric pipe freezing kit for plumbing and heating repairs on copper, stainless steel and steel pipes
Weight: approx. 18 kg
Dimensions L/W/H: 50.3 X 25.5 X 27.5 cm
Rothenberger R600 VarioClean
Battery-powered portable drain cleaning machine for clearing blocked sewage pipes
Cleaning length: up to 60 metres
Spiral size: 16 mm and a 22 mm
How Rothenberger compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Rothenberger.
Rothenberger vs Milwaukee
Milwaukee is bought by trade users who have standardised on its M18/M12 battery platform and want the newest cordless tech first. It is positioned at the premium end alongside Makita and DeWalt, with particular strength in drilling, fastening and outdoor power equipment ranges.
Rothenberger vs Hilti
The professional end, sold on a direct model with tool fleet management rather than over a merchant counter. Contractors choose it for breaking, coring and anchoring where downtime costs more than the tool does.
Rothenberger vs Makita
One of the two cordless platforms most British trades have already committed to, and battery platform lock-in is the real story in power tools - once a van is full of LXT batteries, the next tool is usually a Makita too.
UK companies hiring and selling Rothenberger
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Rothenberger dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Rothenberger. The Rothenberger name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.