We've seen garden cultivators and tillers in red, yellow, and yellow-green, but nothing has pleasantly surprised us with the Powerhorse's attractive blue color. It's like a breath of fresh air!
Boasting a 43cc Viper engine, this machine glides through garden rows with ease -- at least according to its manufacturer.
In this review of the Powerhorse Mini Cultivator, we give you its pros and cons, key features and benefits, and our recommendation based on consumer reviews, feedback, and rating.
In a hurry? Get the Powerhorse Mini Cultivator here...
NOTE: According to one consumer, this is a rebranded MC43 Earthquake mini, which we wrote a review on.
Boasting a 43cc Viper engine, this machine glides through garden rows with ease -- at least according to its manufacturer.
In this review of the Powerhorse Mini Cultivator, we give you its pros and cons, key features and benefits, and our recommendation based on consumer reviews, feedback, and rating.
In a hurry? Get the Powerhorse Mini Cultivator here...
NOTE: According to one consumer, this is a rebranded MC43 Earthquake mini, which we wrote a review on.
Key Features and Benefits
- hardened steel tines, 7 inches
- 7 inches tilling depth (adjustable)
- 6-10 inches tilling width
- foldable handles
- 2 cycles, engine Viper
- low-vibration grip
One look at these features and you know that this cultivator is something. The benefits include:
- Durability. The tines will be the most over-used part of this cultivator. Surely, you want them to be as durable as possible. With the Powerhorse's hardened steel tines, this unit should last long.
- Comfort. Vibration from the machine gets you tired easily. Fortunately, the Powerhorse has a low-vibe handle that gives you comfort during the cultivation process.
- Storage. Aside from the low-vibe feature, this unit comes with foldable handles so you can easily store it.
- Depth of cultivation. The tines can dig deep up until 7 inches. This depth is adjustable to suit your needs.
Video Demonstration of the Powerhorse Mini Cultivator
Consumer Feedback and Rating: PROS and CONS
- Easy to start. One consumer who says has a bad shoulder says the Powerhorse is easy to start. Also, although one female said it's hard to start, the general consensus is that the cord is easy to pull.
- Not self-driven. One user said he / she has to run a foot over the wheel to keep it moving.
- 2-cycle. This may be a disadvantage to you.
- Lightweight. If you have a light frame or have aching shoulders, this is easy to maneuver and move around.
- Goes where a big tiller can't. It fits where big tillers can't, but this cultivator is not recommended for big gardens.
Check out all ratings and reviews here.
- Not self-driven. One user said he / she has to run a foot over the wheel to keep it moving.
- 2-cycle. This may be a disadvantage to you.
- Lightweight. If you have a light frame or have aching shoulders, this is easy to maneuver and move around.
- Goes where a big tiller can't. It fits where big tillers can't, but this cultivator is not recommended for big gardens.
Check out all ratings and reviews here.
VERDICT: Tills Like a Full Size Tiller
The Powerhorse Mini Cultivator is ideal for people who are looking for a lightweight, easy-to-start, and easy-to-store cultivator. Note though that this is not a substitute for a big tiller.