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Earthwise TC70001 11-Inch 8.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator

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Style: 11-Inch, 8.5-Amp Corded


Features

  • Earthwise tiller with a powerful 8.5-Amp electric motor with superb run time and service life
  • Corded electric tiller ideal for small to medium-sized gardens
  • 4 tine cultivator long handle that can cultivate and till up to 11" wide and 8" deep
  • Lightweight and maneuverable 11-inch cultivator with single lever switch
  • Cultivator machine with a soft ergonomic grip that is an planet-friendly alternative to gas-powered lawn and garden equipment

Description

The Earthwise garden tiller cultivator is ideal for small to medium-sized gardens in your home. It has a powerful electric motor that delivers gas-like power without gas or fumes. This roto tiller electric has an planet-friendly and lightweight design that makes your outdoor tasks easy and hassle-free. You can use this tiller for soil maintenance, starting a new garden, refreshing your old garden, and prepping your soil based on the seasons. This electric cultivator tiller keeps your soil well-aerated while preventing weeds from growing around your plants. From the Manufacturer Our brands are committed to a eartth friendlly, non-carbon foot print products and that has not changed since 1895. No fumes, no start up hassle! No spark plugs to foul or engines to clog up. They are good for the environment and your lawn. We provide the quality you need at the price that you want. Check out our product line, we offer the tools you will need to take care of all your lawn, garden, and winter needs. We have spent the last 120 years and we will continue to spend the next 120 years keeping America green.


Brand: Earthwise


Color: Gray


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1 x 1 x 1 inches


Power Source: Corded Electric


Material: Alloy Steel


Item Weight: 1 Kilograms


Operation Mode: Electric


Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches


Item Weight: 2.2 pounds


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Item model number: TC70001


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 20, 2010


Department: Gardening Tools


Manufacturer: American


Country of Origin: China


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  • My tiller comparison: Earthwise, Sun Joe, Troy-Bilt, Black & Decker, Greenworks, Mantis
Style: 11-Inch, 8.5-Amp Corded
Summary: For those who want to get to the bottom line: I picked the Earthwise since it offered the most features for the least money. It's not perfect (as could be said for all the others) but it's a real workhorse that equals or surpasses the performance of others costing twice as much (or more). Fast tine speed to bust through tough stuff. Biggest problem is that it will buck easily. Full review: I needed to replace my trusty 25 year old 2 cycle gas tiller/cultivator (engine still purrs, but the transmission bit the dust) and decided to go for an electric model since a number of people in my gardening club raved about theirs. But which one to get? Over the span of a few weeks I was able to try out several, and thought I'd post my impressions to help others that are in the same situation. First up was the Sun Joe: Sun Joe TJ600E Tiller Joe Garden 14-Inch 6.5 amp Electric Tiller/Cultivator . It was purchased by one of my garden club friends about a year ago at Costco, and he had nothing but good things to say about it. But, after using it for a half hour, I had nothing but bad things to say. While it had decent power and has a wheel-less design (more about the wheels later), I found the two handle configuration of the machine very awkward to use -- it really put a strain on my shoulders and lower back. I also found it hard to control when it bucks (as all tillers do) again due to the handle position. So it was no to Joe. Plus, I had a bad experience with this brand with their snow thrower. It broke, and I was never able to get a reply from the company to repair it. The handle problem killed the Sun Joe from my list, but poor support also factored in. Next was the Troy-Bilt: Troy-Bilt TB154E 9-Inch 6.5-Amp Electric Garden Cultivator/Tiller I really liked this for the build quality and the beefy design of the tines. Plus I like the brand, since I grew up using a rear-tine Troy-Bilt tiller that was indestructible (back in the days when they were an independent company and not owned by MTD). What I didn't like about the Troy-Bilt was the wheel design and the overall speed. The wheels make it easier to maneuver, but also limit the depth of digging. The slower tine speed makes it less of a bucking bronco in use, but also makes it slower to use and it did not cut through big clods, vines and vegetation nearly as well as other tillers. The slower tine speed did make it work better when mixing in compost into an already tilled bed. It's not too expensive (provided you get it on a price dip) and it would have been my top choice if the Earthwise was not available. I have nothing bad to say about the design and performance of the Mantis electric Mantis 7250-00-02 3-Speed Electric Tiller/Cultivator . Nice build quality, no wheel issues, and lots of nice features, such as the multi-speed (which none of the others have). Mantis has been building small gas tillers for many years, and it shows in how nicely their electric version is designed. Very fast tine speed, and the tines are designed so it does not buck much at all. It has two handles like the Sun Joe but it was far more comfortable to use since they are spaced closer together. The only reason it was not my top choice was the price - whew! It's quite expensive, and far more than I wanted to spend. I had mixed feeling about the Greenworks machine Greenworks 27012 10-Inch 8 Amp Electric Cultivator/Tiller . On the plus side, it was very comfortable to use, and had more power/faster tine speed than the Troy. The negatives were again the wheel design, but again, my wheel troubles could be due to the fact that my old tiller did not have wheels at all, so my problem could be solved by getting accustomed to wheels. The wheels did not pose as much of a problem as they did on the Troy since they are more adjustable. The other major negative was durability issues with the tines. The machine I used was about a year old, and the tines were really beat up. My garden club friend who owned it said he used it initially to break new ground, and did encounter a lot of rocks. Still, the tines should have held up better - the metal seemed to be of lesser quality than in other tillers. I did not have the opportunity to use the new Black and Decker model TL10 (Amazon sells it, but for some reason I can't put in a product link to it), but it looks very, very nicely designed. High power motor and I love the way it gives you the ability to add weight to the unit by filling a container with sand. While light weight is great when it comes to maneuverability, it also makes you fight with the machine to keep it digging. So, with this unit if you want it light, take off the sand container. Want it heavy? Put it on. Wonderful! But, you pay for all these features, and the price was the stopping point for me. Again, I didn't use or see one in action, so I'm only guessing at what the performance would be. They also have a cordless version (model CTL36) that looks interesting, but at an even higher price than the TL10. My pick was the Earthwise for one big reason: price. It was less than $100 even without the 20% coupon I had through my Amazon Visa card. With the coupon it was dirt cheap (yea, couldn't resist that pun). Built quality is decent, and better than I expected for the price. It has an 8 amp motor and it makes the most of it, with tine speeds much faster than the 6 amp models such as the Troy-Bilt. I estimate it is about the same speed as the Mantis (could not use them side-by-side, so my estimation may be incorrect). The fast tine speed makes it bust through pretty much anything - big clods of clay, roots, vegetation and the like get plowed through quickly. The handles are comfortable, and allow multiple gripping positions. The big downside to all this speed is that it bucks like mad when it hits something such as a big rock. You need to keep a very steady grip on it or it will get out of hand. For my needs and my garden, I find a faster tine speed works better for my main use of the machine - initial spring planting prep tilling and late Fall pre-winter tilling. I don't do much top dressing or compost mixing since doing that by hand is easy. The other big, big plus to the Earthwise is the wheel design. They flip out of the way when you need to dig deep, but flip down when you only want to scratch the surface an inch or two to weed between beds or top dress. Love that feature! It comes well-packed in the box to help minimize shipping damage. Mine arrived in great shape. It's not perfect. The low price shows with regard to the quality of the handle assembly and switch. OK, but not nearly as beefy as the more expensive machines. The manual is average at best. I initially had problems with assembly since I tried to follow the written instructions. It went much better once I gave up on the instructions, and just looked at the picture of the assembled machine on the cover of the manual to determine how things went together. Note, however, that this was the only one that I assembled, so the others may also pose issues. In summary, my ranking of these models are: >>Earthwise - best value by far. Lots of power, fast tine speed, and the wheels get out of the way so you can dig deep. Biggest problem is how it can buck when you hit something. >>Mantis - would be top-ranked if not for the price. Far too costly - you could get 3 Earthwise machines for the cost of one Mantis (and that does not include the price of accessories), and it's not three times better. >>Troy-Bilt - slower tine speed, but solid performance. Best choice if you value top dressing/blending in compost tasks more so than deep tilling. >>Greenworks (tied with Troy-Bilt) - comfortable to use, more power and less wheel problems than with the Troy. Weak tines keep it tied with the Troy rather than be above it. >>Sun Joe - very uncomfortable to use, but since ergonomics vary from person-to-person, you may want to try one out to see if the two-handle design works for you. Be wary about customer support. [not ranked] Black & Decker - could be the best one out there, but since I did not actually use one I won't rank it. Less costly than the Mantis, but still 2.5 times more expensive than the Earthwise. Hope this long and rambling review helps with your decision. Happy tilling! UPDATE April 2016: It's been a few years since I bought the Earthwise, and I have not had any problems at all with operation. The tines are getting a little beat up but other than that, zero problems. Still very pleased with the purchase. UPDATE May 2018: Still working like a champ. I did break the tip of one of the tines this year (hit a huge rock) but even though one of the tines is a bit gap-toothed, it still cuts into the soil just fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2012 by Comdet

  • Very Impressed, made short order of thick Texan clay soil.
Style: 11-Inch, 8.5-Amp Corded
Initial Review (Will Follow Up if Necessary) I skeptically purchased this because a) I live in an area with very thick clay, actually the hardest/thickest clay I've ever encountered. I moved in about a year ago and after, literally, days of going at various parts of the yard with a pick ax and mattock, my back and shoulders told me that there is no way I'm going to do it again. b) it was electric and I just don't have a whole lot of faith in the power of electric tools versus gas powered tools. I simply couldn't afford to buy a gas one and I figured with the size of our yard and how much work I have planned, renting was just not economically feasible... so for under $100, I figured I might as well give this a shot. Received this this afternoon. Assembly was relatively painless -- took less than 20 minutes to assemble, only tool needed is a Phillips head screwdriver to attach wheels and control handle -- the bolts for the handle are done by hand. The motor, handle, tines, and most of the motor is metal, the wheels are plastic, as are the control handle and sheath that goes over the motor. It was late in the afternoon I just wanted to try it out for a few minutes. In 15 minutes, I basically tilled an area of my yard that probably would have taken at least 6-8 of continuous hours of intensive hand labor to do (about 7-10 square yards with some vegetation). It was quiet; I forgot it was around 7 and even so, I don't think it generated enough noise to be heard by my neighbors. Handling was easy, though it will run away from you if it gets stuck on roots/stumps -- it might be a good idea to keep a mattock ready for that sort of thing. Since I've only used it for 15 or so minutes, I can't say how well it would handle larger jobs, but I think it will make short order of small yards. As with any tiller, it throws up a lot of dust/dirt -- I'd recommend a mask and/or goggles when using. It will automatically power off if you lose your grip on it -- it did bounce a bit when it unexpectedly hit a relatively large root from a shrub (about 1 1/2 - 2" thick). So at this point, I give it a 4 1/2 out of 5 stars; since it exceeded my expectations, I gave it a full 5 stars. PROS: - Easy to Assemble - Powerful enough for clay - Much Quieter than a gas-powered tiller; From operating distance, I estimate it is about as loud as a standard household blender - Inexpensive, very good value CONS: - The serious only thing I can think of is the obvious -- it's electric, so you're hassled with a carrying an extension cord. - Okay, maybe the construction, the amount of plastic doesn't elicit any feelings of durability. The sheathing isn't a big deal, but I think the wheels, if used regularly, will be the first thing to go -- but I think they'd be easy to replace. - Maybe size -- it's not particularly large, but it would be nice if it folded down for easy storage. Not a big deal, easily remedied by loosening the bolts. Recommended for Weekend Yard Warriors that are just to old/lazy to deal with hacking away aimlessly at soil -- probably not adequate for a HUGE jobs, but your typical residential garden/yard job should be just fine. -- Minor Update 4/30/2014 Used it to till about 500 sq ft. of St. Augustine in clay and another 500 sq ft. of soil that had weed barrier fabric underneath it -- the machine had little problem going through it -- took about 10 minutes. The St. Augustine runners and barrier material got tangled in the tines, so I can see how people who are complaining about this would complain -- however, it literally took me about 30 seconds to tear it out with a utility knife. It was wound up in the tines pretty bad -- but I think if you continue using it to the point that the motor shuts down, then you might want to reconsider your approach. Again, with a utility knife/box cutter, you can probably tear out whatever gets wound up in those tines in a matter of seconds. I also noticed that if you do not have the control lever on the handle down all the way, and I mean, ALL THE WAY... it will not turn on. I fiddled with it when I first started using it trying to figure out why it didn't turn on. So that's something to consider in troubleshooting start up problems. -- Minor Update 7/11/2014 Still love this machine. I've used it pretty much every other weekend. The only problem I've experienced thus far is that the bolts that hold the handle to the machine came loose and were lost when I was tilling about a month ago. I had to replace them with standard bolts from the local hardware store. No problem, just a standard maintenance issue. I would recommend checking them after every use to make sure they don't vibrate loose. I'll stick by the comment from the previous update -- keep a utility knife handy and the problem with roots, limbs, and grass getting tangled in the tines will never be a real problem. Honestly, I don't think I spent more than a minute ripping those things out and I've gotten it pretty tangled whilst tearing up some st. augustine and ground cover in heavy clay. -- Minor Update -- The year in review I have used this tiller several times over the past year, and I have to say that it has be indispensable for all of my yard work. I even used it to till up some soil around fence posts that I was replacing to make it easier for their removal. I've probably put a good 15-20 hours of work into the machine with no breakdowns. Roots, grass, and large weed-y vines are a problem, getting stuck in the tines, but using a standard utility blade and scissors, I can usually free them up in less than 5 minutes. It would be nice if the tines were removable to make this process easier, but it's truly not a real problem -- if it is, you might want to consider going at the soil with a mattock for a few minutes to break up the vegetation. The soil in the area where I live is thick clay (it's as bad, if not worse than modeling clay). I've had better luck with the machine, at least in terms of comfort, if the soil is slightly dampened -- it might jump around a little bit if it's dried out clay, like you see in August -- a few minutes with a hose solves that problem. I typically use this in conjuction with the Flowtron LE-900 Leaf Mulcher (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006XMTM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) -- I work in the mulched dried clippings into the soil to help break up the clay and add a little better drainage. Overall, still very happy with this machine, and stand by the 5-star review after a year of use. ~2 year update 4/9/2014 I am in the process of removing about 3" off of 500 sq ft of compacted clay, grading, and trenching for a french drain and rock garden. Again, this little machine just tore through it like butter. I had to replace the nuts and bolts that hold the armature/controls due to wear, vibration, and corrosion, but the Earthwise tiller continues to deliver; without it, this job would be impossible to do by hand and the cost to rent one from homedepot for a day was not much cheaper than what I paid for it. It continues to be my go-to tool for tilling and I still highly recommend it. ~4 year update 2/27/2017 I finally did it. I finally killed it. It is not the tiller's fault. I've been a really bad, abusive, and lazy owner. I practically put this little tiller through hell. I do not know how many cubic yards of hard Texas clay I put this tiller through, but I live on a fairly large residential lot and I've use it in pretty much every gardening and landscaping project that I've done over the past 4 years. Last weekend, I tilled a big portion of my backyard down about 5" -- at least 3000 sq feet when I ran over a brick -- the power of the tiller got it jammed in the tines....and entire brick...jammed...in the tines.... I got it out with the use of a mallet and I bent the tines back in shape using a pair of pliers. I thought all was well when this past weekend, in the process of tilling an area to make a trench where I was planting hedges, it just made the worst grinding sound. Again, I will not place any blame on this tiller. I did pretty much everything possible to make sure that it would die. I let it out in the rain, ran through roots until it wouldn't turn any more. I hit concrete almost every time. I just wanted to test it to its limits. The machine served dutifully until the end and I will be purchasing a second one (and promise to take better care of it). It's that good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2014 by G

  • Powerful Tiller!
Style: 11-Inch, 8.5-Amp Corded
I had been looking for a tiller for months. Very happy with this purchase. I knew I wanted the 8.5 amp tiller due to the bad reviews from tillers with less power. While the tiller isn’t super light, it’s still pretty easy to move around. The tines really churn the dirt well. Assembly was very easy even though the instructions could have been better. It chewed through roots with little effort. My flower beds have great fluffy soil now to plant flowers for the spring. Way to go Greenworks! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023 by Terry Terry

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