Power Tillers
Earthworms are every gardener's friend. They aerate the soil as they tunnel through it, breaking it up as they go, making it easier for plant roots to penetrate. Yup, earthworms sure are great. But they're slow. It can take a while if they're starting on a new patch of land. Sometimes, you need to get the dirt broken up in a hurry. This is where power tillers come in.
Power tillers are used for breaking up the soil. They improve conditions for new plantings, develop gardens, weed, and reseed lawn patches. A
power tiller takes the toil out of large or difficult projects. Below you will see the three main types of power tillers available. Choosing between them generally depends on the size of the area you wish to till and the type of soil in your area.
Reviews of power tillers are hard to come by, so we don't have any recommended models listed here. You can check
Amazon for user reviews; no single tiller stands out but you can at least gauge what other people are saying about various models.
Important Features
* ''' CRT or SRT''' tine tillers only.
**
''Counter Rotating Tines'' are best for heavier duty jobs and for breaking new ground.
**
''Standard Rotating Tines'' are good for aerating the soil and help propel the tiller forward.
* '''Engine Options '''stroke models.
** Get a
'''Bolo tines''' are the standard tines that come with the machine.
*** Broad, heavy-duty.
*** Designed to dig and mulch with a minimum of clogging.
**
'''Pick and chisel tines''' are slightly curved and of medium length.
*** Used to break up hard, rocky ground.
*** Can clog easily in vegetation.
**
'''Slasher tines''' are short and sharp.
*** Designed to cut into vegetation and soft ground.
*** Need to be sharp to work well.
* '''Long drag stake'''. This helps keep the tiller from moving too fast.
* '''Gas vs. Electric'''
** Some smaller models are
electric.
*** Limited range based on length of extension cord.
*** Electric doesn't have the same amount of power as a gas-powered motor.
** Most of the larger models are
work gloves and
earplugs are all necessities.
** Wear sturdy,
hat,
sunglasses and
sunscreen too!
Major Manufacturers
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Bolens
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Briggs and Stratton
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Honda
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Hoffco
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Craftsman
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Mantis
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