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 Makes green thumbs greener March 4, 2007
Dr Mike
65 out of 66 found this review helpful
I really am happy with the Ryobi tiller! I have heavy clay soil and it is backbreaking work to turn the garden with a spade. Plus the clay turns hard as a rock when it doesn't rain for weeks. Enter the Ryobi tiller and a load of compost and peat and the clay soil is turned into wonderfully rich soil in no time flat! In 30 minutes I tilled an area 18' x 12. I then was able to add more compost and retill it again in only 10 minutes. Instead of chunks of solid clay, I now have fine crumbly soil loaded with organic material. I'm adding more planting areas this season thanks to this little 4 blade tiller.
The tiller did not need extra weight, although you can add sand to make it heavier and dig deeper, faster. I found the unit dug in easily without the extra weight to a depth of 10 inches and it probably can go a few inches deeper if I unlatch the wheels. It was a little hard to start the very first time and I've learned to add a few more pumps to prime the carburator. The choke resets itself. Be sure to not let the engine run out of gas becuase it will be harder to restart (unless you are running the tank dry for storage). Restarting when it is still warm is easy.
It is light enough for me to carry around the 1.5 acre yard with one hand if needed, but it has wheels and I think even older people will be able to move and control it easily compared to larger tillers. The lightness makes it easy to lift into a raised bed.
There is also an electric model, but I passed on it because I knew my heavy clay soild might cause the circuit breaker to trip often under load. The gas engine never balks and has all the power you could need. Also I think it would be a hassle to keep avoiding cutting the power cord, which is another reason to think twice about the electric model.
I looked at 3 or 4 other tillers that were more expensive, but I'm 100% happy I bought this tiller and saved myself at least a hundred dollars.
UPDATE: I've had this tiller for over a year now and it still is performing perfectly.
Works Great May 29, 2007
Jay S. Haselwood (san antonio,tx)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This tiller works very well, escpecially for its small size. it is basically a weed eater motor mounted on a small tiller body, and has plenty of power
Fantastic !!!! May 9, 2008
John Easley (Wisconsin)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This tiller is everything advertised. Works great and easy to handle, I highly recomend.
I couldn't be more satisfied!! September 10, 2008
Happy Man in NJ
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being new to gardening I worked hours upon hours earlier this spring trying to convert portions of my backyard into a vegetable garden. The labor was back breaking! When I decided that I would double my plantings I began looking for a cultivator but I was scared off by the BIG price tag.
I bought this Ryobi and boy am I pleased. At first, having read other reviews, I was afraid it wouldn't start. But I followed the directions that are clearly marked and I had no problems whatsoever. I haven't bothered filling the unit with sand yet to weigh it down and nevertheless it has truly plowed thru the ground with ease. I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!
I redid all my borders and flower beds too, and have even used it to help did planting holes.
It is a wonderful strong machine that gets my highest rating.
EXCELLENT LITTLE TILLER September 15, 2008
T. Gunderson (Near Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read all the good and bad reviews on this unit and still decided to try it. It's awesome! IF YOU FOLLOW THE STARTING INSTRUCTIONS it starts the first pull. I left it outside in the elements for weeks, beat the heck out of it in the garden on tall weeds, and it still starts on the first pull.
Great unit, Great buy!!!!
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