B. White
Senior Member
I saw this thing on Youtube last year. I have seen a lot of gimmicky garden tools over the years and I was skeptical, but ordered one anyway and started using it around some elephant garlic my wife planted. I thought it might be ok on sandy soil, but would not do as well with some clay.
It worked well enough that I planted my spring and summer garden with narrower rows (probably average 30" for most stuff) since the sweeps attachments (I like them best) will cover about 14" the way I have them set. I make two passes between rows and it usually does the trick.
I used it all summer and left the cultivator and the walk-behind-tiller parked. I made it a priority to use it about once per week (less sometimes due to our drought) and let the sweeps run just under the surface to uproot any new weeds. I have had some foot problems over the past few years, but I can still go at walking speed without too much effort. The sweeps do not run deep, so there is also the benefit of not over-tilling.
Pros:
No fuel and no maintenance to this point, until I decide to take a file to the blades.
I think it is easier on my body than hanging on to the gas tiller to keep it running straight.
I can get very close to plants while small without damage.
The blades run under pea vines while the wheels go over the top, so I can cultivate peas and vining plants longer than I could with a tiller.
Since it doesn't take long to get ready to use, or to use it, I grab it and take care of business more often.
Cons:
The price is high (to me) when compared to a tiller, but then again now I have a tiller I haven't cranked in a year that I should probably sell. I would still buy it again.
The handles are cheap compared to quality tools I have bought in the past. I haven't had a problem with them yet, but they sell ash handles for it as a replacement. I would have liked the option to have these on it when I bought it and let them keep the cheap handles.
I've used it in combination with their push-pull hoe. It will get between the plants and takes little effort compared to the traditional hoe. Initially I felt like the handle was too short and I had to bend to use it, but as time has passed I have probably adjusted my technique and it works great.
I figured I'd post reviews for the skeptics. Hoss has done a good job with marketing on Youtube for all there stuff and these work as advertised. If you are ever near me and want to try before you buy, let me know. I have a few hundred feet of rows you can test on anytime you like.?
It worked well enough that I planted my spring and summer garden with narrower rows (probably average 30" for most stuff) since the sweeps attachments (I like them best) will cover about 14" the way I have them set. I make two passes between rows and it usually does the trick.
I used it all summer and left the cultivator and the walk-behind-tiller parked. I made it a priority to use it about once per week (less sometimes due to our drought) and let the sweeps run just under the surface to uproot any new weeds. I have had some foot problems over the past few years, but I can still go at walking speed without too much effort. The sweeps do not run deep, so there is also the benefit of not over-tilling.
Pros:
No fuel and no maintenance to this point, until I decide to take a file to the blades.
I think it is easier on my body than hanging on to the gas tiller to keep it running straight.
I can get very close to plants while small without damage.
The blades run under pea vines while the wheels go over the top, so I can cultivate peas and vining plants longer than I could with a tiller.
Since it doesn't take long to get ready to use, or to use it, I grab it and take care of business more often.
Cons:
The price is high (to me) when compared to a tiller, but then again now I have a tiller I haven't cranked in a year that I should probably sell. I would still buy it again.
The handles are cheap compared to quality tools I have bought in the past. I haven't had a problem with them yet, but they sell ash handles for it as a replacement. I would have liked the option to have these on it when I bought it and let them keep the cheap handles.
I've used it in combination with their push-pull hoe. It will get between the plants and takes little effort compared to the traditional hoe. Initially I felt like the handle was too short and I had to bend to use it, but as time has passed I have probably adjusted my technique and it works great.
I figured I'd post reviews for the skeptics. Hoss has done a good job with marketing on Youtube for all there stuff and these work as advertised. If you are ever near me and want to try before you buy, let me know. I have a few hundred feet of rows you can test on anytime you like.?
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