Posted by Homer on April 7th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Hand Tiller
Great Hand Garden Tiller For Small Gardens
The Garden Weasel gold garden claw cultivator is designed to break up hard-packed soil, aerating your lawn and garden. Aeration can greatly increase irrigation efficiency, enabling you to get the most out of your watering.
Made of electro-coated steel, the cultivator boasts a patented claw head with six angled tines designed to break up and crumble soil. The product lives up to its name, featuring sparkly vinyl grips on the curved handlebars and glittering gold paint on the claw head.
Useful not just for aerating, the Claw can also uproot weeds, blend fertilizers, and even mix compost. The Claw features four adjustable height settings. It requires only a few minutes for assembly. A limited lifetime warranty is included.
Price: $34.27
Customer Reviews
Good for soft soils
I too, bought this for use in hard clayey soil, only to be disappointed. If you try to till more than 2″ deep of hard soil you will have difficulty. Once I learned a technique to using it I was able to go faster, but this is still slow, it only does an area of about 0.25 square foot a time. A 400 sq ft garden 6″ deep would take about 4800 back straining tries. I would not buy one again. Since I have this, I will make use of it yearly to till the softer dirt in my established gardens and flower beds.
I am big and strong, and to insert it into the ground I had to first jump up and down on it. Once it was in the ground I tried to turn the handle to no avail, and I think I actually bent it slightly. As I said, till only a couple inches of hard soil at a time to avoid difficulty.
If you have a large hard area you need to till, use the money to rent a power cultivator instead or just use a shovel. It will be much faster and easier.
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This tool was so easy to use on my HARD ground. It made quick work of the task. I just love it and highly recommend it!
Garden Weasel Digs Through the Garden
I love the garden weasel. I don’t have to kneel down to turn over my garden before planting. I also use it after the plants are growing to loosen the weeds and easily pick them out.
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Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Uncategorized
Garden Tiller Maintenance
by Mike D Tucker
Well it is that time of year again and you are getting ready to plant your garden. As you dig your garden tiller out of the corner of the garage you notice it is full of cobwebs. Looks like you will have to perform some garden tiller maintenance.
So what sort of maintenance do you have to do before starting up your garden tiller for the first time? A lot has to do with the way you prepared your garden tiller for the winter storage. If you drained the fuel or added Sta-Bil to the gasoline you are in better shape than most people.
First it is always recommended that you follow the manufactures guidance. This procedure should be used as a general guideline.
The first thin I always do is give my garden tiller a good washing to get the dust off of it. Next for safety I pull the spark plug wire off. If you did not drain your fuel you will have to now. The best way is to remove the fuel line from the tank and let it drain outside away from anything electrical. Including your cell phone.
Some carburetors have a spring loaded drain on the bottom of the float bowl. If yours has one hold a rag underneath the drain and press in letting the gas drain into the rag. If you have an inline fuel filter it should also be checked or replaced at this time.
Next you will want to clean the air filter. Your garden tiller operates in dusty conditions so it is very important to keep your air filter clean. If you garden tiller has a 2 stage filter remove the both and tap the paper inner filter on the ground to shake out any dirt. Take the foam outer filter and wash it with soap and water. Let it dry thoroughly the re-oil it. Placing it in a plastic bag and adding a little light motor oil, work it into the foam and remove can do this.
Now we move on to the spark plug. Remove it and replace it with the same number that is on the old one. Make sure you check the spark plug gap and set it before re-installing. Most are pre-set from the manufacture but it never hurts to check. You should also place a small amount of ant seize compound on the threads of the spark plug before installing.
Make sure you do not have any gasoline or oil anywhere on your garden till that you may have spilled while working on it. If you do make sure it is completely cleaned off before attempting to start your motor. You can now re-connect you spark plug wire.
Add fresh fuel and check your oil level. Check for leaks. If everything looks good your garden tiller is ready to fire up. Start it and let it warm up. Shut it off and double check for leaks and oil level. If everything looks good your garden tiller is ready for use.
Garden Tiller – What Type Do You Need
by Mike D Tucker
Well it’s that time of year again to start busting up your garden soil and start your planting. How you do that is up to you. If you need the exercise or have a very small garden you could always do it by hand.
To save your back and knees you could go with a stand up manual garden till like the famous garden weasel. It is cheap and easy to use.
For medium or large gardens you are going to need a garden tiller with a little more power than your arms. So what type of tiller do you buy?
If you have a smaller or confined garden you will want to go with something maneuverable like an electric mini tiller or cultivator. Or maybe a small 2hp gas model. Most of them are lightweight and very easy to handle. Cost on them is reasonable too for the amount of work they will save you.
One of the biggest pluses for a small garden till is that it uses less storage space. If you buy one with folding handles you can save even more room. A word of warning though, I would not recommend using a small garden tiller to start a new garden where the soil has never been broken up before. You will need something a little more heavy duty to cultivate your soil for the first time.
Renting a large heavy-duty garden tiller the first year to bust up your soil and then get a small tiller for maintenance and cultivating the following year.
Front tine vs. rear tine
The best purpose for a front tine tiller is maintaining soil that has been cultivated before. Start out the first time with a rear tine tiller.
Rear tine tillers are easy to handle and maneuver. They will pretty much turn on a dime when needed and require much less effort from the operator. The majority of rear tine tillers can handle any garden job that you require from them.
What Brand To Buy
There are many different brand names in the garden tiller business. Some of the better known garden tiller brands are, Troy Bilt Garden tillers, Mantis Tillers, Honda Tillers, Husqvarna Garden Tillers, Craftsman Tillers, and MTD Tillers. Prices and models vary a lot so the best thing you can do is shop around and compare after you have decided on what type you need for your garden.
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Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Uncategorized
Troy-Bilt Tuffy 4 HP Rear Tine Gas Tiller Tuffy
- Rear Tine Tiller
- Counter Rotating Tines
- 4.0 HP Tecumseh engine
- 10″ Diameter Bolo Tines
- 15″ Tine Shield
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Poulan Pro 6.5 HP Rear Tine Tiller 
The Poulan Pro 6.5-horsepower rear tine tiller is a professional grade tiller with dual rotating 17-inch tines and tough 13-inch lug tires for better traction. The powerful 5.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine offers plenty of tilling power, and features an Intek Overhead Valve (OHV) for a cooler running and fuel efficient engine. The tiller also comes with a 7-position spring-loaded depth stake for precision tilling and is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
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Mantis 120-Volt Electric Tiller with Border Edger
An incredibly lightweight electric tiller
This tiller has made gardening easier for millions, the Mantis Tiller was originally designed to help professional landscapers get their jobs done more quickly. 
The unit’s durable, 20-pound tiller is a favorite of home gardeners all over the world. A reliable, easy-to-start engine features a true commercial-grade design with pushbutton priming for quick, easy starts, time after time.
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Garden Weasel Gold Garden Claw Cultivator
Great Hand Garden Tiller For Small Gardens
The Garden Weasel gold garden claw cultivator is designed to break up hard-packed soil, aerating your lawn and garden. Aeration can greatly increase irrigation efficiency, enabling you to get the most out of your watering.
Made of electro-coated steel, the cultivator boasts a patented claw head with six angled tines designed to break up and crumble soil. The product lives up to its name, featuring sparkly vinyl grips on the curved handlebars and glittering gold paint on the claw head.
Useful not just for aerating, the Claw can also uproot weeds, blend fertilizers, and even mix compost. The Claw features four adjustable height settings. It requires only a few minutes for assembly. A limited lifetime warranty is included
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Ryobi Gas Powered Factory Reconditioned Tiller/Cultivator - Factory Reconditioned 
This Ryobi® gas powered cultivator has been engineered and
manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. The tiller/cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and prepare a seedbed for planting. Ideal for large and small gardens. Factory Reconditioned with a 1 Year Factory Warranty
Price: $169.99
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GARDEN WIZARD ELECTRIC TILLER 
Powerful 12 amp motor for breaking sod and finely cultivating beds. Folding handle for easy storage. Durable construction for use in rugged environments, 20% more output torque than comparable gas mini-tillers, quick flip wheels molded carrying handling for easy transport, 10″ tilling width and 9″ tilling depth, low sound level for environmentally friendly operation, extension cord lock, product weight 28 lbs. and Two year warranty. Shipping Size 18.00 x 17.50 x 28.00
Price: $208.51
Features
- Powerful 12-amp electric motor means quieter, cleaner operations
- More output torque than comparable gas mini-tillers
- Quick flip wheels for easy transportation and storage
- Cultivates gardens, landscaping and flowerbeds
- Perfect for working and weeding raised beds
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Hand Garden Tiller Set - The Rumford Gardener Essex Tool Set
For First Time Or Small Gardens This Is A Great Hand Tiller Set
The Rumford Gardener Essex tool set is a perfect gift for the beginning gardener or a much-appreciated upgrade for the experienced green thumb. This handsome set brings together four of the most-used tools in the garden. It includes a fork for aerating beds and loosening soil, plus two different-size trowels for digging planting holes. The transplanter has a narrow profile that’s idea for flowerpots, planters, and other confined spaces. Each tool is made from rust-resistant stainless steel with traditional stained hardwood handles for a look as elegant as the cutlery on your table. Rustic leather thongs loop through each handle to facilitate hanging for storage.
Price: $29.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver
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HUSQVARNA 26″ Front Tine Tiller 
Poulan Pro, Front Tine Tiller, 206CC Briggs & Stratton OHV 825 Series Engine, Forward & Reverse Transmission, Plow-Type Handle Design With Handle-Mounted Tine Engagement Lever, 13″ Tine Diameter, 24″ Tine Shield, 26″ Tilling Width, 6-Position Adjustable Depth Stake, 3 QT Fuel Tank, 8″ Transport Wheels, 2 Year Limited Warranty.
Price: $479.99
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Yard Machines 1 HP Cultivator 
The Yard Machines 2-Cycle 1 HP Cultivator is a handy solution for your tilling needs with its 8-inch heat-treated steel tines and plow-type handle that gives you added control. EZ-pull starting and a maintenance-free heavy-duty gearbox eliminate frustration, and you can adjust the width of the tines from 6 to 10-1/4 inches. This cultivator is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
Price: $199.99
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