Earthquake MC43 Mini Cultivator
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- The Earthquake MC43 Cultivator is a powerful little machine that is perfect for established gardens that need the soil to be tilled and amended. Correction: the tiller has a max depth of 8 inches, not 10. Links to the cultivator below (affiliate)
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Video correction: The full tilling depth is 8 inches and not 10 as I said in the video.
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I bought one four years ago and I have to agree with everything you said. It’s a very powerful little machine. The drag stake definitely makes it dig, and dig, and dig. Ultimately, we’ve been very happy with it. The only thing I found was that after the second season, I didn’t get all of the fuel out of it prior to storage and the fuel line gasket on the back of the tank shrunk. It was a quick repair and taught me a valuable lesson to both run it dry and dump it. Also, the de-thatcher works very well and aerates, too. Great stuff!
Do Your tiller still work well now? I am not sure i need 2-stroke or 4-stroke, just worry about 2-stroke easy broke or gone. Thanks.
@@dennischen2448 Yep, still going strong. So far this season, I’ve used it to prep and level a 22’x4’ patch of mixed terrain (gravel/dirt/clay) for a new sidewalk and to de-weed and cultivate two decent-sized gardens. A bigger 4-stroke would be overkill for me, so the Earthquake is about perfect.
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I bought an electric Mantis - I can't remember - could have been fifty years ago - it still runs like a charm. I haven't had a single problem with it and I use it every year - not as much now as I am in my nineties, but I did use it this spring cleaning up. My neighbor bought a gas one at the same time. I think he is on his fourth one, but his new one was electric. You are a worker - are you retired military?
Your garden is one of the best on You Tube and love the pups - had Dobies growing up - big babies. When we got married we got a Saint - another perfect watch dog.
Thnx lots!
Walmart sells it for $370, but I bought it at Tractor Supply Co. for $200...can’t wait to try it out.
I had a mini tiller back in the 90s and loved it. Been thinking about getting another.
I really like this tiller, it's going to be great in my garden beds.
I bought the unit 2nd hand and went looking to see how good it works. So glad I did found a new channel at the same time. Thanks so mucub
Oops. MUCH. Thanks so MUCH lol
You keep a nice place, lot of work put into it and it shows. Thanks for the review.
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Good review ! I've had mine for 2 years now and love it. I got it to replace an older lager one that was no good anymore, I won't be going back 😄👍
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Found one at goodwill last year fall for $6.00. Needed new gas lines and primer ball. Runs great can't wait to use it this spring.
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This year I was given a newer version of this tiller brand new. Even tho I have heavy clay soil I’m gonna try and loosen the dirt with it and see what I can do. I don’t want to have a really huge garden where I’m using it. I’m beyond excited. Everything I see people say it’s pretty strong.
Make sure you add a few inches or more of compost to your soil and till it in so your soil will stay soft and not compacted.
Thank you! Exactly what I needed! Bought one but couldn’t figure out how to make it go deeper and didn’t have my manual anymore so this helped a ton!
I just watched your use and review of this cultivator.I have the same one,bought used,like new and that thing is a work horse!!The only problem I've had with it is gas lines deteriorating.I replaced them and it runs like new again.I just found you on YT and will be tuning in.
Awesome thank you 👍
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Both the dethatcher and edger attachments work well too. You're right, that motor is super strong.
I have one like this and found it works a lot better if you take the drag bar off and use it backwards
I normally don't leave comments but I have the exact same Mini rotor and I felt that you start working it backwards instead of going forward it works a lot better
Really great video. Wouldn't even mind seeing you do more with it.
These things are awesome. Had problems starting it and then discovered they come with a five year warranty. Called the company and registered it (1 1/2 years after purchase), then talked to Tech and they sent me a new carb. Put it on and immediately problem solved. Imagine, a 5-year warranty on a little machine like this. Got mine from Amazon with just the tines... no other attachmentrs.
You can also order the carbs on eBay for $15 they are cheap enough.
Hello from S TX! Really liked your video, great instructions and demonstration. I need it to set my foundation soaker hoses, a little gardening, and helping with weed removal in my rock front yard….I’m buying one! Also subscribing 😊
Great video. Well detailed.
Just picked up one from tractor supply markdown. Ended up getting a new carb for it for 13 dollars. The one that was on it wasn't adjustable and I felt like it was running too Lean. Had to grind a little plastic tab off the new carb for the fuel line to fit and now it runs much better, after adjusting it to run a little richer.
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Definitely a work out! The drag stake is good for compacted dirt!
I flipped my drag stake around. I have the sharp point of the stake at the back, rather than the front of the tiller. It's easier for me to keep using the stake without the hopping motion because it drags the stake.
The drag stake is to make the tines bite as opposed to skipping across the ground.
Use mine without the drag stick, going backwards this thing really digs in.
Years ago. I bought the 110 Honda Mini Tiller. They used plastic transmission gears The gears are expensive. 100$ more. You could buy a new tiller.
About to go till!!!.😁💯
Hi Pete. I live in south Georgia, right on the banks of the Ocmulgee river but my ground is HARD packed. I want to get into growing with raised beds; make the soil, but also till a small area and give it a go also. How would you guess a small tiller like this might cope with my hard ground?
Where the tiller splines are if you take the pin out and take the blades off and turn them around. This makes it so the blades are in a more aggressive position. That might work for you.
@@wumps-gaming Thanks mate. I ended up with an old TroyBilt Horse that I found on Facebook marketplace. Hard ground? Fluffy soil.
I own one! Can copy Pete B's comments. It will work in untilled and sandy soil, even with grass but is not meant for large jobs. But for mixing things into already tilled or already garden ready areas, it is a precise machine. I live in a hot climate and know 2 cycle engines can get hot here but this has had no issues as of yet; in the 80's right now. Everyone go gardening and connect with your families. They deserve you and you deserve them. At first the kiddo's are resistant but in the end they have a good time and hide it. Don't give up because gardening is a memory i have with WWII vet Grandfather and I want to leave that with my son as well.
I have the same model I bought used a year ago. It IS powerful, however, I found it works better going backwards just like yours. I removed the drag bar and use it like you did. I don't know if the blades are backwards or what the problem is.
Wow it is tiny n so light.
That soil was already loose... What are you trying to demonstrate?
I have one very similar to the one you have shown, except mine doesn't have the drag stake or wheels. I purchased it from menards for roughly 100$ with full intent to work it until it died (expecting less than a month). Notice I said until it died. It has yet to die. I have almost destroyed the entire thing, but it refuses to die.
-Handle bars are bent
-Power button is starting to fail
-Sheet metal tillers are bent up
-Engine RPM is probably excess of 10k (bad tune from factory?)
-Doesn't seem to have selected rpm between idle and wide open.
-The pin that holds the tillers on gets bent up by rocks and roots and fly's off
-Gear box gets extremely hot
But I love it!,
I also have a larger 2' tiller I use for certain applications, but the little one is awesome. I have wrapped it up with so many roots, so tightly that the roots began to smoke and you couldn't even cut the roots off, you have to pull the tillers off. I have jammed it solid with huge rocks, but it keeps going. It must be the most terrifying machine I own. The rpm on my tiller sounds at least 2x the speed yours runs, and when it hits a rock it launches the entire machine into low earth orbit. I've probably put 12+ tanks of fuel through it, always seems to start well. I've manged to bend the handle bars into trash, so likely next year I will have to fabricate something. I cannot speak good enough for such a cheap tiller. You certainly get more than what you pay for, if you remember its not competitive to a slow and steady garden tiller. I can run it beside my house, right up to the siding without worrying stopping it. I use it around old tree stumps without worry. Like you said, its very light. If it had one improvement, I wish it had a kicks stand or wheels like yours. 10/10 would buy again.
I agree, they are tough little tillers 👍
I have the exact model that’s in the video and I’ve used it for over six years and it’s stood up to some serious torture some would call it I took the drag off and hold on.
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I have a small battery operated tiller and I found I had to pull it. It wouldn't work to push it. I do love it for small places and it is light enough I can till my raised beds if I need to.
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Love it !!,
I noticed there were settings on the bar. One might try 1 or so down as to not stop it. Just a thought. Thanks for the videos.
Yep, I put it at the highest setting so not to stick out so much. But in soft soil, it's best removed. The drag stake is best for breaking new ground or hard soil.
Just curious - is your manure 'aged' or fresh? I have plenty of both so was wondering which is preferred.
I used well composted horse manure, Fresh manure should not be used on plants, because it can burn their roots.
Aged horse manure is the best fertilizer you can use.
I have the earthquake mc33 can anyone tell me how to move the wheels up I followed the instruction manual and smushed the spring together but the wheels still will not move up.
Push the short tube with the knurled ring to the left compressing the spring toward the left wheel. The wheel height locking mechanism is the end of this small tube portion of the sleeve.
Top notch review.
I took my drag stake out, I honestly don't even know where it is. It's kind of worthless. The till on the other hand works pretty good.
Packing it in man, packing it in.
my what short handles you have
Good video
Thank you
So that's the tiller I got, tilled for awhile and the speed slowed down dramatically towards the end. I checked the air filter and it was cover with dirt and wet. Ugh, frustrating. I know lawn mower engines but since this is gas/oil I'm so lost. That's all I intended for the tiller to do was work my manure and compost in. Hopefully you see this and have a suggestion.
Unfortunately the tiller kicks up a lot of dirt and dust and you need to keep the air filter clean. Just check it more often and it should be okay.
What are you planning on growing in this area ? Pole Beans? or what do yougrow in these areas? Thanks,
I'll be growing indeterminate tomato plants but you can also use this type of trellis for any viny plants like cucumbers.
I plan on expanding my garden this year. Are you saying this tiller isn't good for new gardens? I just purchased one of these. 199 at Tractor Supply
It all depends on how hard your soil is. If you have hard compacted soil, then it will have a hard time tilling it for the first time until you mix some compost and manure in the soil.
@@petebeasttexashomesteading I found out today lol My soil from last years garden was no problem. The other soil is tuff. I'll have to finish it tomorrow. I have compost and manure I will be working in also
Just bought a new one but the rope doesn't pull out enough to start it. What do I need to do .
You could return it if you bought it locally and get another one but I would remove the recoil and replace the rope with a longer one.
Just search on RUclips (small engine recoil starter repair)
Hi Pete, I bought the same little tiller 4-5 years ago from Tractor Supply and it is a little work horse.Only problem I have had is one of the cotter pins worked loose on the shaft and the tine fell off, no big deal searched in the dirt for it and put it back on with some wire till a replacement cotter pin was purchased.
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@@petebeasttexashomesteading Good video! I would suggest turning the drag stake so it actually drags instead of digging the point into the direction of travel. Think this would work quite well!
Where can I get a user's manual?
i think you would have it easier by pulling it backwards?
It sounds noisy...wish it had a small 4-cycle OHV engine on it instead
Good price on the tiller?
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Do you ever change the gear oil
No, I think it's permanently greased.
Do you ever need to grease the gear box
It looks like it's permanently greased and there's no way to grease it nor does it have a grease fitting.
This won't break up new ground?
Not where I'm at, we have hard clay soil.
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Thank you
add cardboard on top of soil over down season
RIP Worms :(
There are millions of worms and their eggs in the ground especially when there's organic material there. The ones that die will compost and more will come.
In my experience the life of a compost worm is fraught with danger. Danger comes from us, from predators, from the heat.
Their best defence is numbers. They keep breeding and growing in numbers.
Earth worms are different as there are fewer of them. However they spend most of their time deep in the soil.
What type of fuel does this take?
It's a two-cycle engine so you have to mix regular gasoline and oil together at a 50:1 ratio or 2.6 ounces of oil to one gallon of gasoline.
They say that no-till is the best.
I tried the BTE garden for three years and produced nothing. When the wood chips start to break down, it robs nitrogen to do that and nothing grew, I have a video on that. Plus once the wood chips start to break down, weeds start to grow and you have to add more chips on top to stop the weeds and start the whole process over again. I've had a 100% success rate with tilling and amending my soil I have videos on that too. Thanks for watching.
Old comment thread... But I'll add that BTE is only one form of no till. A specific long-term one that takes years to develop. There are much easier options.
I dunno...thinking I like the Mantis better.
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if you cant demonstrate it on hard soil then dont make a video at all
u back up with it u dont go forward
In my situation, It seemed to work better if you go forward then back up.
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