10 best mini cultivators for summer cottages

Compact and lightweight cultivator with a small working depth. The cutters only cover the top 10 cm of the ground, so you should not rely on a tool if you need to remove virgin soil. But it is suitable for quick loosening of cultivated soil - in beds, flower beds, in greenhouses. Summer residents note the ease of control of the cultivator and the speed with which he copes with the beds. But they accuse him of loud work and strong vibration. By the way, because of it, the bolts fixing the carburetor loosen over time. They need to be tightened up periodically. The volume of the gas tank of this "Gnome" is not at all miniature - 2.8 liters. And although some buyers complain about high fuel consumption, you don’t have to add gasoline every half hour.

A light and powerful tool, with a power of 1.9 horses, gardeners use it even when fighting virgin soil. The cultivator has a good working depth - it loosens the soil with high quality, prepares the soil for planting and fertilizes it, harrows and copes with weeds. At the same time, the coverage width of the model is 25 cm, it passes in narrow aisles without harming the plants. Buyers note the high power and maneuverability of the cultivator - it works even if it has to go around obstacles on one wheel. But buyers complain about the build quality in their reviews: cutters play, bolts are unscrewed due to vibration. In addition, not everyone is satisfied with the good "appetite" of the cultivator.

This petrol model has high power, plunging into the soil by 26 cm. The tool copes well with the cultivation of cultivated land, but can also master virgin soil. True, due to the small weight of the cultivator, it is difficult for them to lift the sod. But the model captures a strip 55 cm wide, and this allows you to quickly pass large areas. The tool has 2 gears (forward and reverse). This facilitates the processing process, but requires the operator to be careful when moving backwards so as not to injure himself. Customers love this model's easy start and ease of operation, power and working width. But it was not without drawbacks - plastic bushings wear out quickly, sometimes the chain flies, and the reverse gear speed is too small.

The compact cultivator with a working width of 23 cm is an excellent option for loosening row spacings, areas around trees, for hilling and weeding potatoes.It has low power and a processing depth of only 15 cm - the tool copes with virgin soil, but with great difficulty. But for the maintenance of the treated area is perfect. Buyers like the maneuverability and light weight of the cultivator, its modest "appetite" and performance. But the cutters are quite fragile, they have to be cleaned of winding grass and debris in order to avoid breakage of the teeth. There is only 1 forward gear, no reverse gear. However, this does not prevent you from enjoying the ease of operation and the speed of processing the site.

Quiet and light assistant for processing formed beds, greenhouses, hotbeds. There is not enough weight for heavily compacted earth and turf - in such conditions the cultivator starts to jump.But some buyers find a way out and adapt metal plates as weighting agents. Although the power is small, only 750 W, it is enough for such modifications. The mini cultivator is easy to use, although some buyers find it easier to work with a pull rather than a push. But in maintenance, this model cannot be called easy. The plastic parts of the cooling periodically stick together, they have to be separated manually. And if a stone comes across in the path of the tool, then the knife may bend and again you have to delve into it.

Lightweight and simple cultivator for plots up to 2 acres. Works great on flat and sloping surfaces. With a high speed of rotation loosens the processed soil. If it is necessary to lift virgin soil, the tool will do it, but at a lower speed, with effort and in 2 passes. In reviews, buyers highlight the power, compactness and maneuverability of the model, its relatively quiet operation.But they say that the declared power does not correspond to their own measurements. In addition, stopping the cultivator is inconvenient. To do this, you have to intercept the bracket with the second hand, otherwise you can lose control of the device. But you can adapt to this shortcoming, but the quality of loosening the earth is superior to manual digging with a shovel. And this opinion is shared by the majority of buyers.

One should not expect great feats from a small cultivator. It is not intended for plowing virgin land. And with the loosening of beds and row spacing, it copes well. Summer residents like the smart cultivator for its power, ease of maintenance and transportation. But there is no smooth start here, and buyers are advised not to start getting acquainted with the tool in the greenhouse, so as not to damage the polycarbonate out of habit. The cultivator is light - it is convenient for women, children and elderly summer residents, but it interferes with the processing of packed soil. However, some users make the structure heavier on their own, fortunately, the power of the tool allows this to be done.

The compact but efficient cultivator is designed for loosening the prepared soil. After processing, the earth becomes soft and airy, which creates optimal conditions for planting and growing plants. The tool quickly passes over the site, but it is easier to work with it in dry weather. Wet soil sticks to the cutters, it is more difficult for the cultivator to cope with his task. The battery capacity is enough for only 25-30 minutes of work. Not enough, but the quality of loosening is noticeably better than digging with a shovel. In addition, the roots of weeds rise up and the fight against them is greatly facilitated.

The cultivator, which is positioned by the French manufacturer as a female tool, has a bright design, but not the smallest weight - 32 kg. Although it is a burden only during transportation, during operation, kilograms help the summer resident - the tool jumps less on compacted soil. By the way, this model does an excellent job not only with cultivated soil, but also with perennial turf. Buyers also like having 2 forward and 2 reverse gears. If you alternate forward and reverse, you can bring the earth to a state of fluff by passing the site again. The battery charge is enough for about an hour of work, during which time you can process an area of ​​​​about 50 m². But the battery charges for 6 hours. For a long time, but during this time you can develop freshly cultivated soil.

The cultivator is intended for processing of a turf and repeated loosening of a site up to 2 acres. Light and passable, it copes with difficult soils. True, for this you need to make an effort - to hold the tool in order to reduce its speed. The model is equipped with an anti-vibration system, so it works quietly and does not put a lot of stress on the hands of the summer resident. Buyers note the power of the tool, the smooth entry of cutters into the soil and minimal vibration. But the incomplete equipment of some is frustrating. The battery and charger must be purchased separately. But you can choose the battery capacity based on the area of ​​​​the site.