20 Best Electric Tiller For Clay Soil (Jan 2023 Update)

This little devil just made my weekend. We got 7 inches of snow yesterday and I tried my Show Thrower for the first time. It worked great! It did go down to the deck surface but I found that by skimming the top 3 inches first, the bottom 4 were a piece of cake. WHAT DID I DO? I went and ordered 2 more to give to my elderly dad and one to my older friend who lives alone. What I really love is how light weight it is and I can take it anywhere which isn't always possible with a big snowblower. One word to the wise, the snow is shot out a good distance from the front. No adjustable side shoots so take that into consideration when using. I had to double duty on a few areas — could have avoided if I planned better from get-go. GET ONE BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!mosielicious

I bought 2 of these one for me and one for my sister to do my Mom's. We've had 2 storms in three days in NE and it worked pretty good for me. We both had problems with putting the handles together but with a little patience got it together. Its very light to handle which is great for back issues. I had a Snow-Joe but gave it to another sister because it was just too heavy for my back. We had an electric snow shovel growing up and it worked great, so I thought I would give this a try and wasn't disappointed. Like other reviewers, wish it had a directional shoot so you could aim it, and the switch needs a lock because your hand does get tired and slips off if your hand gets wet so your constantly restarting, but even with those little things I still love it and would recommend it. It does work better in light snow, but with a little time and patience I've used it in 10 or more inches. Thanks QVC you've saved my back this Winter.gdance

The delivery was incredibly quick as I just ordered and received the product this week. I live in Southern New England where our current winter has been more like summer. I did have trouble putting the 2 pieces of the Guide Bar together but with a little patience and a little physical push, the pieces did eventually come together! After plugging it in, it started wonderfully and I love the purple color! I'm in my 50s and live alone right now so I don't always have somebody nearby to help shovel my long driveway on a hill. I plan on using this to clear the top part of my driveway so i can get my car out of my garage. It is also light weight. I look forward to my 1st winter where I won't need to use a shovel to lift heavy snow! I might give it a 5 if I could actually try it out on some snow!NVGT

This thing really is a beast! 1st A little difficult to put together as the screws don't have a size printed but pretty straightforward and its not heavy at all, about 10lbs. 2nd this little thing will tear up some ground! Rocks do get caught up quite a bit and it will stop but for the price and size I'm very impressed! I found it easier to walk backwards with it to dig deeper but watch out for your cord.Nancy

This little tiller surprised me! It's more powerful than I thought it would be. I am disabled and have problems working in my yard, but I needed an area tilled in my yard so I could plant new seed because my dogs destroyed my grass. This little guy did the job easily and quickly! The only problem is that the cord gets in the way, but I was able to maneuver around that. I have very rocky soil, so I was afraid the tines would break, but they just pulled right through that soil, and pushed the rocks out to the side. They didn't even throw the rocks, which was something I was also concerned about. I would recommend this little to anyone who needs help working in their garden. I'm very happy I bought it, and it was well worth the money!!!!Goodgrief

I'm very pleased with the way that it works and the ease of use. My only real criticism would be that the gear box in the center limits it's depth to just over an inch unless the soil is very loose. This also leads to it pulling the soil constantly and piling it behind the tiller rather than just tiling the soil in place. It is however a great little weed mitigating tiller and the purpose for which it was purchased.christopher

13.5 amp is a quality item. that said let's begin. i wanted to expand our garden next year so the plants do not die of strangulation. no one in the area wanted to be paid to till the garden in september. we wanted to see how rocky the area is so i do not waste my time in spring fighting instead of planting. i priced rental tillers with delivery and pick up. also tillers for sale. way too much money. i saw this and read some reviews and decided to take a chance since the price was great this time of year. the machine runs and works great for what i need it for. it handles the rocks just fine with a bar and small cart. i am a little old and out of shape to use a big gas powered tiller but i can hold on to this one just fine. there was a glitch in the way the manual described how to use the starting switch. i called sun joe and after a long drawn out discussion with several of their customer service reps we finally worked out the problem. let me say that they tried very hard to help but would not deviate from the corporate script that they are required to follow. the garden is expanding from 4×32 to 16 x80. it takes a little more time than a big strong tiller but i can still stand up and walk after i do a small section.michael

Used this little monster to break up an 11' diameter circle of very healthy lawn as the Vice-President of Life ordered a flower bed to be emplaced. This little tool (and it's so small, it's bordering "cute") worked very well – but there are limitations. The advantage of this being a very small, very light tiller is a disadvantage when breaking well-grown grass and/or areas with thicker roots. When doing the breaking, it bounces all over the place and really isn't all that effective if you let it move it's natural forward direction. What I found however, is that if you hold it in spot for a bit to do some digging/initial breaking, then PULL BACKWARDS AGAINST THE ROTATION, it will cut up against the sod and it works pretty well. It's still pretty light though and any substantial roots will have it bouncing. Just east it off and come at it again. If the root is getting to the 1/2" size, stop and take it out with an axe or spade instead. With it bouncing around like that, it's hard to keep the trigger all the way depressed – but that's a safety feature I wouldn't remove, just would have preferred a palm switch over a trigger finger one to make it easier. After "backing up" over the whole area (and yes, there's a heck of a bicep workout there) and the core sod broken (and raked clear), I set it a incrementally deeper and let it go forward – holding back in areas that needed more attention. The unit is so light that it'll happily "walk over" areas of strong resistance (and more roots.) When encountering those, I just pulled back over top of them (just like "vacuuming the bed") and the reverse-cutting motion did the job. If I had a full-size, gas-powered rototiller, the job would have been quicker and with less arm work. Having said that, I don't want or need that kind of beast and now that this areas is broken up, I can use it at leisure next spring. The thing is zero-maintenance and so light it's quite easy to store. Just needs a little manual effort to convince it (really hold it back) in the tough areas. I haven't looked at seeing if I can selectively take tines out for ultra-thin tilling – maybe next year. It's only 16" as it is though, so likely not necessary. Having to manage the electrical cord was a bit of a minor pain – but still far less than gas, oil, and seasonal maintenance. Definitely a recommended buy for smaller gardens, flower beds and places where you just can't justify getting the heavy duty equipment.Curt

I till a 16 by 16 plot every year for vegetables. Very Impressed with the power and it did what I would expected from a tiller/cultivator. Used from 2.45 hours continuous with to fade loss of torque. Pros: – Not loud (my 2-stroke gas tiller could be heard 20 homes away and even with ear muffs I would have ringing eardrums from the rest of the day), – quick start (not gas), – shoulder does not ache (previous tiller was shoulder strap) – reasonable price – ease of use – All hand tillers bounce up and down on hard ground but this tiller worked reasonably well. Using a pitchfork to break the ground initially allows the tiller to grab the soil and speeds up tilling process/ Cons: – Power switch design power. Trigger hand gets tired after a while. – Corded, so you need to be aware of the power cord at all times (This I did not mind as much as cordless is more than double the price and have limited run time).Roger

We love this tiller for our garden! Was lucky enough to catch it on a one day sale! It's perfect for our small garden and the flower beds. It turns the dirt and clay over so easily, ready for planting. It turns it into fine particles of dirt so easily. It's electric and now glad we don't have to put gas/oil in it; have a plug socket close by! So happy we caught this sale and went for the 14 inch size!!Snick12

Having never owned a tiller before, I did a bit of research before buying. I knew I wanted an electric tiller since a family member owns a gas model and doesn't like it because it's difficult to start. That's also the main reason I already own an electric mower. Could never get the gas ones started without serious injury to my shoulder. First of all my order arrived almost a week earlier than promised. Assembly was easy, just attached the handle and basically used it right out of the box. Before buying, I watched a video showing a woman using it in a real garden setting and it seemed just perfect for me. AND, the video gave me important hints about the proper way to use a tiller. It would be highly recommended for a first time user to do the same. Not only does the Sun Joe Tiller work as it should, it's MORE powerful than I thought possible. My garden space, about an 8'X10' area, was easily tilled in a very short time, less than an hour, and I enjoyed how quick and easy it really was to use. You hardly even get dirty, as it doesn't spray dirt all over you as you are working. There's enough power to cut through roots 1/2" diameter and smaller without much pulling. It clanked on a few rocks we encountered and got stuck on one larger root, but it was easy to extract and stop to cut the root out of the way with loppers. If you let go of the switch, located on the right handle, it stops instantly. Once you get used to the amount of pressure needed to keep it running, it's not a problem at all. It made me feel safe, knowing it would stop running if I let go. If you already use electric lawn equipment, you know how to navigate with an extension cord attached. If not, it's important to use either the belt clip to support the cord, or do like I do and drape it over your shoulders to keep it under control. Since you are pulling back on the tiller to use it, unlike pushing a mower, you have to be constantly aware of where the cord is, so as to not cut though it. Not so much a negative aspect, as it is an awareness needed when using electric equipment. Recently, I recommended the Sun Joe to a gardener who does garden tilling for his customers. He told me he wasn't doing much tilling work because it was such a hassle to use the heavy gas tiller. He tried mine and was impressed, so he planned to look into using it for small jobs. My top rating is for all aspects of this tool. Lightweight, but solid construction. Powerful, but quiet operation. Ease of use and storage, takes hardly any space to store and can be hung on a wall hook. There are no negatives to report at this time.thebump1966

I used this in a bed that had been previously tilled last year. It tackled the job like a pro. It tills best when you drag it backwards as opposed to walking forward. You can easily till up 6"-8" of top soil. After another pass or two it could go even deeper. It will be handy keeping the garden and flower beds cleaned up this summer.Frank

I've had it for about 6 weeks now, and have used it pretty hard in those 6 weeks. It is a lot more powerful than I though it would be. I have a 3 acre property that was badly neglected by the previous owners, so I have a lot of roots in the dirt I needed to till. It handled them extremely well. The only minor issue is that roots do get tangled around the axle, so I have to untangle it (or cut the tangled mess off) sometimes. I doubt this can be avoided with any cultivator. It churns through rocks, hay & grass roots, and even 2 inch thick tree roots without issues. Low price and outstanding performance have made this one of the best "get the cheap one" purchases I've made for my landscaping activities.Eric

Seems good quality for the price. A bit fiddly to assemble the tines as the manual isn't very clear about which way round they go and the fasteners have changed since printing. Manual doesn't even mention that the cord clip has to be slipped onto the handle before assembly. Should do the job.DaveB

This little cultivator machine is great for loosening, mixing and aerating the soil prior to planting. It's not too heavy to carry around and stores well (by folding down the handle). Just a word of caution, always keep the power cord well away from the blades. Also, if the soil is really hard, you probably should buying a tiller instead of a cultivator. Otherwise, this machines is perfect for its intended job.Bruno

Don’t hesitate to buy this one. It is amazing just like the other reviews said. It is light weight but extremely efficient. We were digging a drainage bed in clay and gravel in AZ and this tiller made the job so easy. It dug right through the clay and the rock with precision. Works far better than the little gas one we used to have. Excellent price and I would highly recommend it!Sharon

The Little Engine That Could!!!!! We have large tillers, but wanted something smaller to till up the ground inside our chicken coop runs. O…..M…..Geeeeeee!!!!!!!!! This little powerhouse is amazing!!! When I told my husband that I had ordered a small electric tiller, he made a disapproving face and shrugged his shoulders. When it arrived, he had it assembled in 10 minutes, very simple, then took it to the run. It digs an 8 to 10 inch furrow, kicking up rocks the size of potatoes and chopped up 1 inch tree roots and kicked them out of the ground. He was totally impressed!! This 16 inch, 12 AMP tiller puts fear in the heart of every obstacle in the ground!! You will not be sorry!!! A !!!HipBusyBee

I had borrowed one of these last year (very old model) for my 15 x 10 foot fenced garden area. I was so impressed, I bought my own this year as my back won't tolerate doing it by hand anymore. I certainly wan't disappointed. Worked exceptionally well, breaking up the soil very quickly and fine enough that I could plant directly as soon as the tilling was completed. Would definitely recommend for a smaller suburban garden area.GrammaK

As I'm getting up in years and getting tired of using a push-plow and a spade to turn over a small garden, I gotta tell ya, this was the best thing since pockets on a shirt. I went online intending to get a small gas powered tiller. But after seeing "electric" tillers, I remembered how much fun gas weedeaters were after they had sat all winter. Seems the new motors are pretty much disposable. After reading other's reviews, I finally decided on this one and was greatly impressed! Starts every time and no pulling a rope, no adding gas, and doesn't weigh much. I've used it several times, just showing it off to friends that had never heard of such a thing. (Kinda the same as I had never) I hope they keep this model around, as I have been bragging about it to others.Goob

I have only used my cultivator once to break up soil that was tilled earlier this spring. Some of the clay had firmed up again which caused the cultivator to struggle in the areas where the soil had hardened. It really has a hard time in rocky soil so I did not try to push my luck because to replace one of the four tine banks costs over $35.00 plus shipping. Break all four and you pay $140.00 plus shipping to get back to work again. That's more than the $95 I paid for the cultivator WITH free shipping. This little trap is not exclusively for the Earthwise tiller. All of the tillers that I investigated charge outrageous amounts for replacement items. This little gimmick seems to be the common practice in business today. Charge the customer less for the product so you can make big money on the parts that everyone is going to need at one point or another. To wrap this up, Yes, I recommend this electric cultivator if you need an ELECTRIC cultivator to weed in between rows because I concluded it was a good value at $95 when compared to a $350 – $450 Mantis. It seemed to have good power for what it was. I believe it is a good quality tiller for doing what it was built to do.r0cky74

I had my first opportunity to use the Earthwise Corded tiller. I liked the fact that it had plenty of power to till up my veggie garden as I was putting it to bed this Fall. It was also light enough to carry and maneuver as I was tilling. I didn't remove some of the viney remnants of the garden and those got wrapped around the tines and the unit started to bog down. The way the tines are spaced, it was easier enough to clear the stuff that got wrapped around the tines and the horizontal shaft. I understand the limitations of this small unit, so I can't expect it to be able to handle conditions like that. But so far, I am very happy with with it and it is meeting my expectations for doing the job I need it to do. I'm also very impressed with the construction and features. The fold up wheels and latches work well and look sturdy and well made. Time will tell how well this unit will hold up, but from my impression so far, I think I will get many years of good service if I continue to use it as a medium duty tiller.JimTheBassman

I have not used my tiller for 10 hours yet. I've bought two Mantis tillers before, over a 14 year span. Both were two cycle. My first lasted about 9-10 years. Worked it hard! The second was nothing but trouble. So this time I went out on a limb and bought a 4 cycle tiller. Seems to be much much better. Time will tell. Almost everything works as described when new, right? At least this one starts fairly easy. Love the kick stand, if you want to call it that.In closing, I'll say that "you get what you pay for".Ronald B.

At the end of this gardening season, we converted our 23' X 48' vegetable garden into a raised-bed garden consisting of 14 4' X 8' boxes. So I wrestled our old large rear-tine tiller around the garden one more time to loosen the soil so we could set and fill the boxes. We knew we would need a small tiller like the Mantis 7940 to tend the soil inside the boxes, so I bought one directly from Mantis, taking advantage of the free shipping and the current offer of the edger attachment for only $1. The tiller and attachment arrived within a few days, just in time to help with our project. Assembly is easy for anyone with even the most basic mechanical skills. I would suggest, however, that you use the instructions in the operator's/parts manual rather than the quick start sheet–they're more complete and the photo illustrations are more numerous and much clearer. How did I use the Mantis during our box garden setup? We prepared the boxes by adding bagged compost, peat moss, and some composted manure we had on hand. I used the tiller to stir that all into the soil inside the boxes, and it worked very well. Controlling it with finesse will be an acquired skill, but I got better as I went from box one to box 14! I experimented with the tine configuration, thinking by putting them in weeding or cultivating mode I'd throw less soil out of the box, but I found that the regular tiller configuration (points rotating forward and down) worked just as well, if not better. I love the 4-stroke engine for its quiet and easy starting. I've used a lot of chain saws and string trimmers with 2-cycle engines in my time, and I did NOT miss the deafening scream.John H.

This is my 2nd Mantis. The first lasted 10 years. I used this twice in the first few months of getting it and it has never run again. Mantis support is laughable. They will, without asking any qualifying questions, tell you that it is 1) clogged air filter (on a new machine) 2) bad gas (despite it being premixed and working in my Echo weed-wacker). Customer service doesn't understand how to adjust their own carburetor. I was directed to a local shop that is booked out 2 months and then I was warned that if it is a carburetor problem Mantis will not honor the 2 year warranty. As seen on the picture, the Mantis is still new but is now a heavy paper weight.Jim Pierce

I am not a gardener but planned on softening up some ground to do some water mediation. It worked great and I'm Impressed. Then wanted to till up some grass around a scrub that I panted to put Cosmos in. Now it took 2 hours to dig the 1-gallon hole and get the rocks out. When I tried the Mantis to clear 3 feet around it, I was super impressed with its power and ability to chuck out fist-size rocks. Did a great job AGAIN. Good product. Great bang for the buck. No hassle electric with more than enough power.Bill S.

After twenty years of the annual exercise in futility of growing nice grass and vegetables, the last straw came when the gas utility ripped up the ribbon sidewalk to install a new line and left rocky-sandy soil. The soil in the neighborhood had been become so compacted the dogs couldn't get it to pass a percolation test. A teen with a gas-powered unit could make a fortune this year. We have a big spread here, 1/10 of an acre. Twice the size of any other ranch around here but not too big to hunt for a machine. Not having much room for storage, I looked for a light, compact but strong machine. This tiller arrived faster than estimated. The assembly was flawless with a perfect fit and finish. All the holes drilled and punched in the right places. The machine is quiet, looks, and feels well made. I didn't find any shortcuts in manufacturing that we usually find in lower-priced machinery. It makes quick work of cutting through the soil and roots below the surface. We have the same great soil the Dutch found here five hundred years ago. I got so excited I went over to a neighbor and started a patch of grass in front of his house. My problem is everyone wants to borrow the machine, but I will be using it almost every day this season. I told them where to get one of many. Now that I am doing such a good job my wife is urging me, really urging me to buy a pressure washer and a DIY Split System AC unit. I have to go now. It's time to plant the vegetables.Marc M.

This electric tiller is packed with power and performance. Not a sissy tiller, and I previously owned the gas/oil Mantis tiller for 16 years. I bought this tiller as it was getting painful for me to start the gas/oil tiller. The set-up was easy on the electric, and it has been easy to use, and YES-it has POWER. It digs up the ground and deep holes for planting vegetables. I also really like the wheels. Instead of lifting the tiller out of the holes, I roll it out. My shoulders and back love it. My extension cord is easy to keep out of the way. For the money, skip the more expensive battery Mantis (which has less power and only a 30-minute run time) and buy the electric tiller. I'm glad I did.Melissa H.

The cultivator performs well. I have used it on hard ground and it holds up well. The 82v 4mAh battery provides plenty of power.Doug Y.

Don’t hesitate to buy this one. It is amazing just like the other reviews said. It is light weight but extremely efficient. We were digging a drainage bed in clay and gravel in AZ and this tiller made the job so easy. It dug right through the clay and the rock with precision. Works far better than the little gas one we used to have. Excellent price and I would highly recommend it!Sharon

The Little Engine That Could!!!!! We have large tillers, but wanted something smaller to till up the ground inside our chicken coop runs. O…..M…..Geeeeeee!!!!!!!!! This little powerhouse is amazing!!! When I told my husband that I had ordered a small electric tiller, he made a disapproving face and shrugged his shoulders. When it arrived, he had it assembled in 10 minutes, very simple, then took it to the run. It digs an 8 to 10 inch furrow, kicking up rocks the size of potatoes and chopped up 1 inch tree roots and kicked them out of the ground. He was totally impressed!! This 16 inch, 12 AMP tiller puts fear in the heart of every obstacle in the ground!! You will not be sorry!!! A !!!HipBusyBee

I had borrowed one of these last year (very old model) for my 15 x 10 foot fenced garden area. I was so impressed, I bought my own this year as my back won't tolerate doing it by hand anymore. I certainly wan't disappointed. Worked exceptionally well, breaking up the soil very quickly and fine enough that I could plant directly as soon as the tilling was completed. Would definitely recommend for a smaller suburban garden area.GrammaK

Any doubts I may have had due to the small size of the tiller evaporated when I plugged in my new best gardening buddy. Instantly my dreams to remove the collection of weeds I erroneously called a lawn became a reality. Due to existing plantings I had to be able to get in between things. Old roots were easily dislodged. This baby sized beast continues to amaze me. Florida is the land of flowers and my Sun Joe tiller is making all my gardening dreams real. As times have changed I am adding edible plants as well. Easy to operate and truly built to last.Biker Chick

I’ve used my Sunjoe Tiller twice. I’m a 57 year old lady who loves to garden. I had top soil delivered and had it leveled. The dirt became hard and packed and was difficult to manually use a hoe and rake on it. I saw the good reviews on this tiller and price was reasonable. I am VERY pleased with this tiller. I would definitely recommend it.Agrarian girl

The little engine that could. Only problem is that the engine is so much powerful than the light body, that it pulls away from you. Found it's easier to handle by going backwards.Melonganel

This is my second tiller. The last one was gas which made me crazy. Love the electric option. Had a 1200 sq ft area to prepare for tree planting. The Scotts 16 in tiller did the job. Couple incidents with rocks lodged in the, removed with no problem. Must clean debris off periodically, but my eight trees are in! My landscaper didn't believe I filled the planting area. Yep; I did it. Note: this is a 16 inch tiller — not 6 inch.anonymous

I've had a Mantis tiller for years. It's a good tiller but it's a gas tiller and to get it started is sometimes challenging. It also bounces around a lot when you are tilling. I decided to try this batter operated tiller because of the positive reviews. And I have to say that I agree with them. This is lightweight but powerful and it really tills the ground easily. It didn't bounce around and got the project done quickly. I am totally pleased with it and have recommended it to others. My sister borrowed it and she was impressed with it also. She only had a small area she needed to use it in so she won't buy one, she'll just borrow mine again which is fine with me – share the wealth!Nicola S.

I purchased this to Till my Garden every spring. It has been previously tilled in past years so the soil is in decent shape – ie not over hardened and has minimal rocks. It did exactly what I was expecting. From other reviews I expected the battery to die, but it did not. I started to build a new garden box in a fresh area in native soil. Most of us in the area don't call it soil, we call it decomposed granite. I had the tiller out and thought, lets see what it can do on super hard soil that is very rocky. I was amazed it did more than I expected. I was planning on using a shovel and a pick ax, but this thing got the job done in no time, and on the same battery charged used to till my existing garden box. It exceeded my expectations.Word of caution – this is a small battery operated tiller. If you are going to till 1000 sq-ft, you have the wrong tool. If you use this for what it was designed for, small areas, small gardens, not overly rocky soil, then you will be pleased with it. If you have a big job, get a big tiller.Mark L.

After 30 years with a gas/oil tiller that resisted all attempts to start, I found Earthwise! Its so light I can lift it into my raised beds its easy to put in my car to take to my community garden plot and a breeze to work in compost in my flower beds. In the old days, I would work up such a sweat fighting and swearing as my oil gas machine leaped and tried to run away. Now Im almost saddened that my tilling tasks take less than ten minutes, and I dont even begin to perspire. Seriously, though, Earthwise Is perfect for already broken ground. I used to have a 5 hp tiller for breaking new ground, and of course the EW electric isnt made for that. But at 73, Im not breaking much new ground. The other thing I love is the easy care and storage. One thing I wish I had though is a dethatcher attachment, or a small electric dethatcher for lawns. Thats the only thing I miss from my old machine. But Id never go back.Norma F.

I love love love this tiller for my small garden beds. At 65, my big tiller is way too hard now for us to use. My beds are already fine-tuned, and this Mantis zips right through them, amazing power in that 58v battery! No gas and no fuss! Press the button and off you go! I would recommend it to anyone who has difficulty using a big one on smaller beds. Probably would not till the hard bare ground, but once beds are established it's a breeze to use! It would work well as a cultivator around plants as well, WELL DONE!Jan N.

I love this tiller! I had a much larger gas-powered tiller (different brand). I used it once and hated it. Too heavy, too hard to maneuver, too hard to maintain. It has sat in our potting shed for the last two years and in fact last spring I hand weeded (fortunately my chickens helped me out a bit)!) the garden to avoid using it. So I was thrilled when Mantis offered to send me one of their new 58V tillers. In the interest of full disclosure, I was sent the product in exchange for an honest review, but after trying the tiller out, it's not hard to give it the 5-star review it deserves. From the super quick and easy assembly – really all you have to do is attach the handle sections using nuts and bolts (included) and then charge the battery (which has a great light display showing you how much "juice" is left) – to the operator's manual that is concise and informative, I was impressed with my new Mantis right from the start. At just 26 pounds, it's super easy to just pick up and carry to the garden instead of having to push it through the grass or over rough terrain, although it does roll easily across the grass. The one-handed push button start is amazing. You push the button, pull the handle and you're off! Super quiet, the tiller ran through our hard-packed soil littered with tons of rocks like a champ! The company claims you will get 30 minutes from one battery charge, but I think they're being quite conservative. We did our entire vegetable garden (it's maybe 16×24?) only using a quarter of the charge. The tiller is easy to handle and perfect if the larger, heavier tillers scare you – like they do me! This tiller is just the right size for the family gardener. I highly recommend it.Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily

This tiller is fantastic for small to medium size gardens. No vibration and it's quiet. The battery and charger included. Many other brands are sold separately, be warned! Let the machine do the work. Do not push and pull like a maniac. The red starter handle is fragile. See other reviews. I use a large cable tie fit to the handle. Once the handle is secured, remove your hand from the handle. Keep hands off and will not break the handle. Slide cable off to shut off the machine.Barry W.

Regardless if used in sandy soil, clay soil, or fertile garden soil, my E-Go cultivator works for about 30 – 45 seconds before it idles, stopping the teeth, and completely freezing. It has gotten to the point where I only move it along the ground for about 20 – 30 seconds (and yes, I count the seconds in my head as I am using the device because this situation occurs so many many times). I have placed it on the 1 setting and the 2 setting, and the idling happens on both. after I rotate the gears back and feel them set back into their starting position, I start using the tool again. A cultivator is not a tiller, so I knew it could not be used to dig deep into the ground (more than a few inches), but the expected pauses in my garden work has made me regret purchasing this attachment. All other attachments have worked wonderfully but I would really like advice as to why the cultivator has had this issue ever since I started using in 3 – 4 months ago.First Time Gardener

Bought this to prepare a section of my grassed yard for planting native plants. The soil was very hard and there were many small tree roots and small rocks. The cultivator could not break up the compacted soil. I used a mattock to start the process. It was tough going to break everything up with the cultivator on setting #1 and I had to clear roots from the tines frequently. Once that was complete I raked out the rocks, roots and remaining sod. Then did a final pass with the cultivator on setting #2. The result was soil with a texture I could never have achieved with a spade and rake. Very impressed by the power. Like the variable speed with both settings. I was using the large battery I use with my EGO mower and leaf blower. I was going to work until the battery died and then take a break, but it outlasted me. Some may not like the total weight with the large battery, but I don't have a smaller one to compare. Very pleased with the purchase. The only negative is that I wanted to purchase online an pick up from the local store. The Cultivator Attachment could not be ordered that way and the Multi-Head System was a 2-week nightmare and I finally just paid shipping to have it delivered to my home.anonymous

The power this attachment has with its portability is almost comical. It should not be possible. It would take a week to prep my beds and gardens by hand. This cultivator allows me to complete the same chore in an hour. The unit in operational configuration is heavy, a fact that assists it during operation. I frequently use it single handed. In my soil it acts more like a vaccume cleaner. The ease of use lets me maintain the beds as weed control. Lets you have that fresh turned manicured look. And the increased aeration. If you are ammending soil this is your new best friend. One tip i do offer about this attachment is to use a blower over the area to be worked. This will rid the area of frogs and other critters that that do not fall within intended purpose of the cultivator.ImEgomaniac

Bought as an experiment to claw weeds out of a crushed rock golf car path. It worked well, better than expected. The device has a breakaway clutch that disengaes the tines from the electric motor when a rock james the works. I took off the safety interlock button as it was troublesome to operate the on-off switch while working, and now works much better. The strata must be malleable as the tines only scratch hard pack. Breaking hardpack with a pick enables the tines to dig. The tines seem strong and resistent to wear as they are lasting better than I thought they would at this price. I got lucky finding this tool sold as open box and saved $40 over the usual MSRP, and No, you can't borrow it.mercer847

Second time using this tiller to mix in soil in my small plot, area had already been tilled using my gas honda tiller so the soil was soft and into only second minute the unit suddenly slowed down and quit. Power cord and source all checked out okay. Waited for half hour then tried again but still no go. Just sent agent a text message so am hoping all will be worked out. More later.Dave H

I have a large garden with rows of tomatoes and cutting flowers. Getting the weeds and grass out used to take two hours with a hoe – the Aardvark got it done in 10 minutes. The unit has much more power than I expected and is very precise. Despite the plastic it is very strongly constructed; I am sure that it will last for years. It's been a long time since I was so satisfied with a new gadget. I would give it a sixth star if I could.Billlllllllllllll