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Tillers & Cultivators
Tillers and cultivators break new ground and refresh existing beds, but the right size depends on your soil and plot. We compare front-tine, rear-tine and cultivator models on tilling width and depth, power, and how well they handle hard or rocky soil.
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Compact bed cultivator; discontinued with cord limitsTillers and cultivators break new ground and refresh existing beds, but the right size depends on your soil and plot. We compare front-tine, rear-tine and cultivator models on tilling width and depth, power, and how well they handle hard or rocky soil.