If you’re looking to get a new lightweight tiller for your garden then you need to consider these 7 tips.

First – how heavy is the tiller? If you’re going to be using a tiller in your garden you don’t want one that’s going to make your arms ache. Or end up with a tiller you need bulging biceps to operate it with. That’s going to defeat the object of buying a tiller. So look for lightweight tiller. And that leads to the next point.

Second. Is the lightweight tiller going to be powerful enough? You don’t want a tiller that’s under-powered with a motor that’s going to burn out. So check to see how powerful the motor is. And will it actually drive the tines fast enough to break down the soil.

Third. How manoeuvrable is the lightweight tiller? You don’t want to be using a tiller where you’re busting a gut to manoeuvre around the garden bed you’re working in. Let’s face it, many of us suffer from a bad back so we don’t want a tiller that’s awkward to operate. So look for a tiller that’s easy to manoeuvre.

Fourth what shape is your garden?
If you want to cultivate around tree, shrubs, against walls and fences then you’re going to need a tiller that has a narrow working width. This way you reduce any extra digging on your behalf. On the other hand if your garden has plenty of wide open spaces you’re going to be cultivating then tiller width won’t be so important.

Fifth. How much space does the tiller take up when being stored?
Ideally you want a lightweight tiller with folding bars that folds away. This way it doesn’t take up more space than necessary.

Sixth. What attachments can you add to the tiller to save time and labour doing other jobs? Many tillers have the option of attaching a border edger or lawn aerator.

Finally, what sort of guarantee does the tiller come with?
Look for a tiller with a lifetime guarantee against breakages for its tines. This way you won’t incur any future costs for new tines.