When you think of rototillers, you probably think of loud, annoying machines that produce too much pollution for their own good. But did you know that there are electric rototillers that can be purchased too? Electric rototillers are a relatively new phenomenon and generally of the smaller mini tiller or garden cultivator variety, but the technology has been around for a while. Electric rototillers are great if you own a small garden patch in your backyard or need to do a little landscaping. Below you will find the pros and cons associated with owning an electric rototiller.
Pros:
Quiet - Unlike the noisy and obnoxious gasoline powered tillers, electric tillers are very quiet, normally the only thing you may hear is the dirt being cultivated.
Push-to-Till - Another great feature that most electric tillers have is push to till. It works like the ignition in traditional gasoline powered tillers. To start the motor, just push the button, it’s that simple. This makes it easy to start and stop in a hurry.
They’re eco-friendly - Unlike gasoline powered tillers, electric tillers do not emit any harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. They run on electricity, not gasoline.
Cons:
Less power - Obviously, an electric engine is going to have much less power than it’s gasoline counterpart. Now, if you are only using the tiller for light work, then you won’t notice the lack of power, but the moment you enter clay or tightly packed soil, the engine will probably bog down.
Battery/Cords - Recharging the battery can be annoying, especially when you forget about it and you need to do a quick job. If you have a model that must be plugged in constantly, it can be a pain in the behind if you accidentally shred the cord via the tiller.
Electric rototillers are great if you have a medium sized garden and some occasional landscaping work that needs to be done. Just remember that they are less powerful than their gasoline counterparts and will need to have a full battery to maximize their power output. If you want to be environmentally friendly and save money on gas, an electric tiller may be right for you.
Check out some of the most popular mini-tillers such as the Honda mini tiller or the Mantis mini tiller today!