Small Tillers?

EBCIII · February 28, 2015

I am looking for a small tiller. I looked at the Mantis nice but pricey! Anybody got any suggestions?

Redbaron · February 28, 2015

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Originally Posted by EBCIII

I am looking for a small tiller. I looked at the Mantis nice but pricey! Anybody got any suggestions?

I primarily do no till. But I do have a small Troy Bilt electric tiller. I would recommend it. Inexpensive and gets the job done quite well.

Of course I barely use it anymore though. Once you learn good no till techniques, the soil gets so good after a few years that if you need a crumbly seed bed, a rake usually does the trick.

Worth1 · February 28, 2015

What will this tiller be used for?
How much area?

Worth

4season · February 28, 2015

I have a small electric one made by Yard Machines. I used to till everywhere with larger tillers but now only do the rows a couple inches deep where the seeds go. Tilled a 20 by 10 area of old grassy backyard for a neighbor, that was more than this tiller wanted to do. For a garden with good soil it is enough.

EBCIII · February 28, 2015

I was wondering if I will need one for the Raised bed? Beale.

Worth1 · February 28, 2015

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Originally Posted by EBCIII

I was wondering if I will need one for the Raised bed? Beale.

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

EBCIII · February 28, 2015

Thanks Worth! I will look for one of those! Beale.

jerryinfla · February 28, 2015

I use a broadfork -- I wouldn't want to even try using a tiller in my raised beds.

peppero · February 28, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

Talking from experience, I would certainly recommend Worth's advice.

jon

AlittleSalt · February 28, 2015

On my 3x12' raised beds, I use a long handled square shovel. The shovel costs less neck and shoulder pain than the little tiller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

EBCIII · March 1, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

Where is a good online site for these? Thanks, Beale.

Worth1 · March 1, 2015

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Originally Posted by EBCIII

Where is a good online site for these? Thanks, Beale.

I have never ordered one but here is a site that sells them.
http://www.easydigging.com/grub-hoe.html

Take time to look at all of the neat tools they have.

The hoes are made in Brazil (NOT) China like the knock offs they sell here in the stores.

These folks have one too but are out of stock.

http://www.lehmans.com/

Worth

EBCIII · March 1, 2015

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Originally Posted by Worth1

I have never ordered one but here is a site that sells them.
http://www.easydigging.com/grub-hoe.html

Take time to look at all of the neat tools they have.

The hoes are made in Brazil (NOT) China like the knock offs they sell here in the stores.

These folks have one too but are out of stock.

http://www.lehmans.com/

Worth

I bookmarked The easy digging site, again thanks! I am gonna order 2 tools, Beale.

EBCIII · March 1, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

.Worth where is a good on-line vendor for these? I have a nice Hand tool for the work. Just do not know if it will do all I need? This man started his company in Burlington NC. I went to the annual Gareden show every year and he or daughter were allays there. I bought one my 2nd yers there, Beale.

I Like to read about them and dream. Beale.

Rootwad · January 8, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

I personally think it would be a waste of money that could be spent more wisely on drip irrigation stuff.

With a 3 foot X 12 foot bed you can if you want just use a small heavy hand mattox like I do.
Or a nice hoe like this.

No need to till deep at all in a raised bed.
I just keep piling leaves in mine.

Just something to break up the surface.

Worth

Worth you got it right, they are just toys.

February 28, 2015	#1
EBCIII Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South East Va Zone 7A Posts: 306	Small Tillers? I am looking for a small tiller. I looked at the Mantis nice but pricey! Anybody got any suggestions?

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jerryinfla Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 377	I use a broadfork -- I wouldn't want to even try using a tiller in my raised beds. __________________ Jerry - You only get old if you're lucky.

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Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	What will this tiller be used for? How much area? Worth

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4season Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: albuquerque Posts: 308	I have a small electric one made by Yard Machines. I used to till everywhere with larger tillers but now only do the rows a couple inches deep where the seeds go. Tilled a 20 by 10 area of old grassy backyard for a neighbor, that was more than this tiller wanted to do. For a garden with good soil it is enough.