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Sizing up tillers and cultivators
Whether you break new ground or loosen an existing bed decides the machine. The listing's tine layout tells you most of the story. Soil, plot size and how often you turn the ground all point to different tools. For a large new plot, favor power; for established beds, a lighter machine or a hand tool is usually plenty. Also think about where the tiller will live between seasons, since the larger ones take real floor space and need a ramp to load.
- Tine position
- Front-tine tillers are lighter and good for beds. Rear-tine units suit hard ground and bigger plots.
- Tilling width and depth
- Both are listed in inches. Wider means fewer passes, and depth limits what the machine can break.
- Power source
- Gas, corded and cordless versions differ in weight and run time. Cordless models state battery voltage.
- Weight
- Heavier tillers dig in but are harder to move. Check how you will load it for storage or transport.
- Hand tools
- Hoes, forks and mini cultivators handle small beds. They need no fuel and store easily.