Did you come across many stones? We've just discovered a layer of small pebbles in the bed we're working on and wondering if this would turn the stones into projectiles if we used our tiller. We have a large glass conservatory so have to be careful as it is
I didn't come across too many and my garden is fairly well enclosed so not an issue. I wouldn't let it put you off, why not create a screen, just hanging a quilt or blankets?
Not a lot happens really, it is surprisingly robust, it just clanks, rides over and works around. I tend to stop and check if I know I've hit roots just to untangle but have not had a problem with anything that lies beneath and I have shifted through literally tons of soil.
I've just bought this today, used for about half hour to test it and it seems okay. I wondered if I was using it right as only walking backwards seemed comfortable but this video confirms that I'm not the only one! I hit a couple of big bricks and the bigger ones got wedged, the blades just stop, the motor can still carry on so be careful you don't burn it out. I had to get a chisel and hammer to break up the brick/rocks as they did seriously get wedged!
Did just that twice today,first one half breeze block just bounced,second piece off old stone dyke wall jammed up mash hammer and chisel to free then carried on no damage.
Be warned though if you're going into hard ground,(dried and compacted soil) it will need extra care as it can jump around if you are not careful. the motor goes from 0-100 straight away. going to try and dampen a patch tommorrow and see if that makes a difference.
after watching this video i bought this machine, and it would not touch hard ground after months of no rain, forked it over first and it chewed it up like rice.
@@SlightlyWetFart yes, have done about 120m2 now, my advice would be to tackle the job after a couple weeks of rain, much easier. machine is good but under powered for heavy compaction.
@@chessblack630 I left it fallow over winter and ended up tilling again in the spring for re-seeding, few patches to fill in but I'm pleased with the result. Can't post a picture in comments....
I've got one of these. For the price, it's really good and saves so much time and back pain.
Very useful video, good job for what they cost.
Nice video. Was thinking of buying this model and you showed me exactly what I needed to see. Cheers.
You're welcome, it's a real little workhorse
Same! Going to get one this week
a no nonsense great video tar pal.
Just bought one of these today
Same question as below I just bought one all in the purpose of turning over my garden so I can grow veg ! It is a grass garden !
I didn't have much grass - it was patchy. I did remove as much as possible before tilling, ready to re-seed
@@749cubiccentimetres8 thanks , suppose I'll have to get a spade and deturf first 😓
mate you got so close to your cable there 1:25 almost had a heart attack😆
Nothing would have happened....my hedge trimmer cable looks like it's been attacked by Edward scissorhands
Did you come across many stones? We've just discovered a layer of small pebbles in the bed we're working on and wondering if this would turn the stones into projectiles if we used our tiller. We have a large glass conservatory so have to be careful as it is
using one of these for the first time yesterday, it can throw up stones.
on the patch i did it was sendind them into next doors' driveway.
I didn't come across too many and my garden is fairly well enclosed so not an issue. I wouldn't let it put you off, why not create a screen, just hanging a quilt or blankets?
What would happen if it hit large stones / half brick pieces? Great video by the way 👍
Not a lot happens really, it is surprisingly robust, it just clanks, rides over and works around. I tend to stop and check if I know I've hit roots just to untangle but have not had a problem with anything that lies beneath and I have shifted through literally tons of soil.
@@749cubiccentimetres8 thank you sir👍
I've just bought this today, used for about half hour to test it and it seems okay. I wondered if I was using it right as only walking backwards seemed comfortable but this video confirms that I'm not the only one!
I hit a couple of big bricks and the bigger ones got wedged, the blades just stop, the motor can still carry on so be careful you don't burn it out. I had to get a chisel and hammer to break up the brick/rocks as they did seriously get wedged!
Did just that twice today,first one half breeze block just bounced,second piece off old stone dyke wall jammed up mash hammer and chisel to free then carried on no damage.
Does the grass need removed before using this?
I didn't have much grass to begin with, I was tilling ready to seed a lawn. I DID remove as much as possible
Be warned though if you're going into hard ground,(dried and compacted soil) it will need extra care as it can jump around if you are not careful. the motor goes from 0-100 straight away.
going to try and dampen a patch tommorrow and see if that makes a difference.
after watching this video i bought this machine, and it would not touch hard ground after months of no rain, forked it over first and it chewed it up like rice.
Did dampening the soil help?
Did dampening the soil help?
@@SlightlyWetFart yes, have done about 120m2 now, my advice would be to tackle the job after a couple weeks of rain, much easier. machine is good but under powered for heavy compaction.
@@aceofspades5786 much thanks 👍
Hi, have you any idea where i am able to get replacement blades please, I have had a few break on me :(
Sorry, no I haven't needed to replace one, suggest you contact Screwfix?
@@749cubiccentimetres8 thank you 😊
How is it look like now after reseeded? Thanks
Any chance you could post a picture of the area now? I presume you re-seeded it?
@@chessblack630 I left it fallow over winter and ended up tilling again in the spring for re-seeding, few patches to fill in but I'm pleased with the result. Can't post a picture in comments....