Tools you need. Extra income from tools and equipment you own.
Prum is a local tool-sharing marketplace where Aussies can hire tools nearby, and tool owners or trade businesses can earn from equipment sitting idle between jobs.
Search Local Tool & Equipment Hire
Find tools near you
Search nearby tools and equipment available to hire through Prum.
Why owners and renters trust Prum
Designed to help local renters find the gear they need, while giving tool owners and small trade businesses more control over how their equipment is hired.
Secure online payments
Renters pay online through Prum, helping keep bookings simple, professional and easier to manage for both sides.
Owner approval control
Owners can review booking requests before accepting, choose pricing, availability, hire instructions, and pickup details for each listing.
Bonds for valuable gear
Add security bonds where needed to help protect higher-value tools, trade equipment and specialist hire items.
Local pickup and return
Keep hire arrangements local, with pickup and return organised directly between the renter and the owner.
Featured Listings
Wagner Control Pro HEA Airless Paint Sprayer
Stainless Steel Surface Cleaner – Model SHSC20H
How Listing Works
List your tools or trade equipment, choose when they are available, and earn from local hires when they are not being used on your own jobs.
Add your gear
Upload photos, choose a category, add a clear description, set your daily hire price and include any important usage notes.
Set availability and rules
Choose when your equipment can be hired, add pickup details, set hire conditions and approve booking requests before accepting.
Earn from local hires
Renters pay securely online, and your earnings are paid through your connected account once the hire is completed.
Recently Listed Tools & Equipment
Find tools & equipment shared by locals and hire what you need for your next job.
Milano 600PRO 1100W 255mm (10″) Wet Tile Saw
Makita UH5570 550mm Electric Hedge Trimmer
Gorilla GOR-CB-203 2 Tonne Chain Block
Ryobi RSH2445S Electric Garden Shredder
What could your equipment earn?
Simple examples showing how tools and equipment sitting idle between jobs could become extra monthly income.
Pressure Washer
Hire it for $40/day
Booked 3 times a month =
Wet Tile Saw
Hire it for $60/day
Booked 2 times a month =
Trade Equipment
Hire it for $50/day
Booked 4 times a month =
Examples show estimated rental income before Prum fees, payment processing fees or other applicable charges. Actual earnings may vary based on your pricing, location, demand, equipment type and booking activity.
Tools & Equipment
What can I list?
List quality tools, trade equipment and hire items that locals might need for one-off jobs, weekend projects, renovations or property maintenance.
Garden & landscaping gear
Mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, garden tools and outdoor equipment.
Renovation & trade tools
Tile saws, demolition hammers, drills, sanders, compact saws and specialist trade tools.
Moving, lifting & access
Trolleys, jacks, chain blocks, ladders, access gear and equipment for moving heavy items.
Cleaning, garage & specialist gear
Pressure washers, automotive tools, compressors, dust extractors and other useful hire gear.
Worried about renting out your tools & equipment?
We get it. Prum is designed to help owners and small trade businesses stay in control of how, when and who their gear is hired to.
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Do I stay in control?
Yes. You choose your hire price, availability, booking approval settings and the rules for each tool or piece of equipment.
What if my gear gets damaged?
Add clear photos, usage notes, pickup instructions, condition details and security bonds where suitable for higher-value equipment.
How do I get paid?
Renters pay securely online through Prum, and your earnings are paid through your connected account once the hire is completed.
Do I have to accept everyone?
No. Owners can review requests before accepting, so you are not forced to approve a booking you are not comfortable with.
Are tool owners verified?
Yes. Users are required to create an account, and certain verification steps may be required to increase trust and safety within the community.
Founding Trade Owners Wanted!
Prum is inviting tool owners and small trade businesses to list quality gear early. Get your tools seen first when renters start searching in your local area.
Have tools or equipment sitting idle?
Prum helps individuals and small trade businesses earn extra income from equipment that is not being used. Leave your details below and we can provide more information or help you create your first equipment listings.
How we can help
Learn how Prum works
Get clear information about equipment listings, bookings, payments and owner responsibilities.
Get help creating listings
We can help you understand what photographs, descriptions, specifications and pricing to include.
List multiple items
Trade businesses with several tools or pieces of equipment can ask for assistance getting their listings online.
That is okay. Submit an enquiry and ask any questions you have about fees, payments, bookings, security deposits or listing requirements.
Are you interested?
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