When it comes to the location of tines, tillers are classified into two: rear-tine or front-tine tillers.
What's the difference? Rear-tines are more powerful than front-tines. But they are also bigger, so storage can be a problem. Rear-tines are usually preferred by serious gardeners and professionals, and they are more expensive and are heavier.
One example of a rear-tine tiller is the Husqvarna CRT900-CA. In this review, we tell you more about it and help you analyze whether this power tool is for you.
The Husqvarna CRT900-CA garden tiller is part of the 900 series of the brand. Just like the DRT900H, this power tool is gas-powered. It is a rear-tine tiller, and it boasts a Briggs & Stratton engine with 9 pound-foot torque. It has counter-rotating tines, and it's very much capable of digging deep into the ground with its tines.
In this review, we examine whether the product is true to this description. Only consumers who tried the product can say for sure, so we've collected these feedback and compiled them here. Use this review as a quick reference if you have doubts about the product.
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What's the difference? Rear-tines are more powerful than front-tines. But they are also bigger, so storage can be a problem. Rear-tines are usually preferred by serious gardeners and professionals, and they are more expensive and are heavier.
One example of a rear-tine tiller is the Husqvarna CRT900-CA. In this review, we tell you more about it and help you analyze whether this power tool is for you.
The Husqvarna CRT900-CA garden tiller is part of the 900 series of the brand. Just like the DRT900H, this power tool is gas-powered. It is a rear-tine tiller, and it boasts a Briggs & Stratton engine with 9 pound-foot torque. It has counter-rotating tines, and it's very much capable of digging deep into the ground with its tines.
In this review, we examine whether the product is true to this description. Only consumers who tried the product can say for sure, so we've collected these feedback and compiled them here. Use this review as a quick reference if you have doubts about the product.
In a hurry?
Check out the Husqvarna CRT900-CA gas powered rear tine tiller here.
Features and Specs of the Husqvarna CRT900-CA
- rear-tine tiller
- counter-rotating tines
- Briggs & Stratton engine
- power forward and reverse gears
- with a counterweight
- CARB compliant
- 14-inch working width, 6-inch working depth
- 7 adjustment steps
- 9 pound-foot torque
Since this product is part of the 900 series, expect to find similarities in features with the DRT900H. But what is their difference?
The DRT900H has a Honda engine, while the CRT900-CA is powered by Briggs & Stratton. Aside from that, DRT900H has a 6.9 torque engine, while CRT900-CA has a 9 pound foot torque.
Just like the DRT900H, the CRT900-CA promises the following. The counter-rotating tines would dig deep into the ground and effectively break up soil. It can dig up to 6 inches, and it has a working width of 14 inches. It's ideal for large gardens.
When it comes to maneuvaribility, the forward and reverse gears make all the difference. Many gas-powered garden tillers don't come with these features. The tires are also heavily treaded, so they have better grip especially when working on muddy ground.
VIDEO: See the Husqvarna CRT900-CA in Action
Below is a video review of the Husqvarna CRT900-CA. The speaker walks us through the parts of the unit, and gives us some helpful information to guide us through the buying / selection process.
PROS and CONS of the Husqvarna CRT900-CA
So the product has received top ratings in at least three retailers. This section is a list of the pros and cons of the product. Once again, these are taken from the feedback of consumers.
PROS
- digs deep
- durable, high quality
- does well in hard, pebble-laden soil as well as in sodded areas
- increasing tilling depth eliminates the need for re-tilling
- engine stops right away when big pebbles block tines
CONS
- no push-down feature, which can be hard to hold
- shifting transmission is a little annoying sometimes
- changing oil is somewhat messy (no extension of the drain)
- as one consumer said, it's not for breaking up lawn for new garden
Now, here are some notes worth considering.
- Start Up. Even with months of usage, this power tool starts on the first or second pull.
- Performance. This power tool can easily work on soil that has a "fair amount of rocky shale," or a garden that has packed clay. According to two buyers, rocks won't slow this beast down.
- Limitations. One person said the handle is "not for tall people" even if you adjust it higher. Another one cautioned against getting this model if you're a "small person" or "not vey strong." Also, holding the lever to engage the tines can get very tiring.
PROS
- digs deep
- durable, high quality
- does well in hard, pebble-laden soil as well as in sodded areas
- increasing tilling depth eliminates the need for re-tilling
- engine stops right away when big pebbles block tines
CONS
- no push-down feature, which can be hard to hold
- shifting transmission is a little annoying sometimes
- changing oil is somewhat messy (no extension of the drain)
- as one consumer said, it's not for breaking up lawn for new garden
Now, here are some notes worth considering.
- Start Up. Even with months of usage, this power tool starts on the first or second pull.
- Performance. This power tool can easily work on soil that has a "fair amount of rocky shale," or a garden that has packed clay. According to two buyers, rocks won't slow this beast down.
- Limitations. One person said the handle is "not for tall people" even if you adjust it higher. Another one cautioned against getting this model if you're a "small person" or "not vey strong." Also, holding the lever to engage the tines can get very tiring.
Husqvarna CRT900-CA Gas Powered Rear Tine Tiller Review: Hardworking and Powerful
If you want a hardworking garden tiller for your large garden, then the Husqvarna CRT900-CA can help you get the job done. It's easy to assemble, adjusts easy for different heights of users, and the reverse and forward gears make it easy to maneuver.
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