I have used this tiller for several hours this summer and it did a great job. It has more than enough power to tackle any job around the house. I have used it to till extremely hard surfaces and it did not disappoint. A very efficient and affordable tool for non-commercial use. Highly recommended.
Tiller works better than expected. Went through 400 sq. ft. garden area that hadn't been tilled in over 20 years without a hitch. Will be doing the backyard with it next year for a new lawn. Quality product. Impressed me so much I purchased the pressure washer too.
I purchased this tiller with scepticism knowing the type of soil I have and what my first order of business would be with it. First off I have removed several square yards of carpet grass to which the only problem is having to stop frequently and remove the roots which rapidly wind around the tines(a natural inconvenience) and secondly the big test, grinding into my hard black clay soil. I must admit, this little tiller just chews it up! Time, money and hard labor, this tool has saved me all of the above...
The only issue is that the opening and slot for the power cord is too small for a high quality outdoor 12-gauge power cord to fit. So I had to loop the power cord around the handle to avoid putting stress on the unit's cord.
I have a small garden approximately 50' x 50' and this inexpensive, light, and low Maintenance tiller seems to be a good solution. Pros: Quiet Light weight Easy to store (small) Tills nicely and quickly
Cons: Needs an expensive extension cord (12 gauge)
This is exactly what I was looking for in a garden tiller. Plenty of power to till through clay hardpan that has not been disturbed in 50 years. The unit is very light, so it is easy to carry (my back likes this!). Of course, the light weight causes the tiller to bounce around a lot on the first pass through hardpan soil. Solution is to pull the tiller backwards through hardpan. Works like a charm. Once the hardpan has been broken up, the tiller readily breaks up the smaller chunks.
The tiller also does a great job mixing in amendments. One pass and it's done!