Allotments - What petrol tiller is best for me ?
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20/10/2013
Allotments - What petrol tiller / rotavator is best for me?
If you are preparing your allotments soil for the coming season and need a little help digging it over, then you may want to purchase a petrol tiller or rotavator. What would take you hours to do using a spade, can be done in minutes, using one of these fantastic pieces of machinery. Not only will they save you time, but effort too! In this article we will look at the various different models of petrol tillers and rotavatorsavailable to help you decide which the best is for you.
The type of petrol tiller you choose will depend on the size of your allotment plot.
What are petrol tillers / rotavators?
A petrol tiller or rotavator is a piece of machinery that is used to cultivate soil. The machinery has tines or blades which are powered by a motor and used to turn the soil. Petrol tillers vary in size, horsepower and brand name. The price tends to reflect the quality of the machine along with its various features. For example, a petrol tiller that has a reverse gear option will be more expensive than a petrol tiller than only has a forward gear option.
Petrol tillers for small allotment plots
The size of your allotment plot will determine what size and style of machinery you will need to use. It is also worth considering how often you plan on using the machinery as this will help to determine the engine size required. Smaller sized allotment plots are best suited to compact petrol tillers, often referred to as ‘mini tillers.’ These pieces of machinery are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. If you are looking for a high quality mini petrol tiller, we highly recommend the Titan-Pro ST36 4HP Petrol Tiller – Rotavator. This piece of equipment may be small and compact but it still has a powerful 4hp OVH engine! It is also very lightweight, making it easy to lift into the boot of your car for transportation.
Petrol tillers for large allotment plots
If you are lucky enough to have a large allotment plot, then you will benefit from using a bigger, more powerful petrol tiller or rotavator. Qualities to look out for are powerful performance, particularly if you have various soil types and conditions to combat, as well as reverse gear options to improve manoeuvrability. The Rear Tine 7HP petrol tiller from Titan-Prois an excellent choice. We would even go as far as saying it is the top of its class! The Rear Tine petrol tillerhas a 70cm tilling scope and 35cm tilling depth. It also has a combined drive and tiling gearbox that can easily be switched from forward to reverse, improving overall manoeuvrability.
Heavy duty rotavators for professionals
Contractors and professionals requiring garden maintenance machinery will greatly benefit from using a heavy-duty petrol tiller or rotavator. The rotavator you choose needs to be capable of handling heavy compacted soils. It must also be adaptable to various soil types and conditions, whilst also being robust and able to handle frequent use. For this purpose we highly recommend the TP1000 tillerfrom Titan-Pro. This excellent piece of garden maintenance machinery is ideal for heavy-duty jobs, with a wide working width of 700mm. Not only does it boast high performance and efficiency, but it also has three gears, making it easy to switch between forward and reverse drive. The TP1000 is supplied with transport wheels and has a fully adjustable handle to improve user comfort.
You will have your soil prepared in no time, using a petrol tiller or rotavator!
Conclusion
If you are looking for a way to make preparing the soil on your allotment a lot easier and quicker, then you will need to invest in a petrol tiller or rotavator. The type of machinery you choose will depend on the size of your allotment plot, the various features you require and the price you are willing to pay. If you need any further advice on this topic please do not hesitate to contact us.