V & B Mfg. Co. 86203 Mini Tiller Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used these mini tillers for years in my garden. I have found that working with moist heavy red clay soil the soil will stick to the typical garden hoe or shovel. That will wear you out fast. Anyone who has worked with clay soil knows what I mean. Each time you dig in the soil, the clay soil sticks to your tools. So every time you lift your garden tool, you are picking up a heavy amount of clay soil attached to the hoe or shovel that will not come off unless you scrape it off. Then I discovered these mini tillers. Less clay soil sticks to them, so I can work longer. I suppose less soil sticks to them because of the smaller surface area compared to a shovel or hoe. For whatever reason, I find these tillers easier to work with. Plus, I can work the soil more precisely when working among existing plantings I want to keep. I have also used them for trenching for drain pipe or irrigation lines. So, after working in clay soil with lots of rocks for 30 years, I can vouch for these as a necessary tool for me. I have never worn one out. I lost my last one in the bushes somewhere, so I needed to replace it. I bought the plain Mini Tiller and this Mini tiller with the foam handle to compare them to each other. They are both excellent. My wife loves this tiller with the foam handle. It feels more secure because of the grip on the handle. I have to admit it also feels more comfortable to hold and work with for long periods. The tiller without the foam handle can feel a little slippery sometimes especially when it is wet unless you firmly grasp it. But, the tiller without the foam handle is a little easier to clean because the entire handle is bare wood and the sticky clay soil washes off. It also washes off this tiller with the foam handle but it can stain the handle a little. So, if you are particular about your tools looking pristine, that may be a problem.However, the soil washes out of the foam handle and the foam remains soft and comfortable to hold. Because it is more comfortable to hold, I consider this tiller the "top of the line" luxury model. I highly recommend it.

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