Introduction

When you first start gardening, the most intimidating part of it is probably the idea of tilling. You’re going to be turning over soil, which can be hard work! However, there are a few tools that make this process easier and more efficient. One such tool is a garden tiller: a gasoline-powered machine with large steel blades on the front that help you turn over your soil quickly and easily. In this guide I’ll discuss when it’s best to use one of these machines in your garden (and when it isn’t), as well as what makes them so great for getting things done quickly and easily!

They are heavy

If you require a tiller that is light and easy to use, then this type of machine is not suitable for you. The average weight of a garden tiller is between 80 and 100 pounds. Because of their sheer size, many people find these machines difficult to handle. They are usually equipped with handles on both sides so that they can be pulled behind the user like a wheelbarrow; however, this feature makes them even more top-heavy than other models making them unstable at times when working in soft soil.

As such it’s crucial that before purchasing a tiller you get an understanding of what kind of weight your body can handle comfortably while operating the machine safely. If you have bad back problems or weak arms then hiring someone else to do the work may be preferable than trying yourself out with such a heavy piece of machinery

They are loud

The tiller is loud. Like, really loud.

You may want to use earplugs when you’re running it, and not just because of the noise. It can spook your neighbors and they might call the police thinking an intruder is trying to break into their house. They’ll hear what sounds like someone trying to break into their house, and they’ll call the police because they don’t know any better!

But seriously though: if your neighbor’s dog goes crazy barking at 3AM in response to your tiller being used next door, get ready for some angry phone calls from them about how their night was ruined by the sound of your garden tiller.

They take up space

A garden tiller is a powerful tool that can do wonders for your garden. However, it’s also large and bulky, so you need to make sure you have enough space for it to operate safely.

When choosing a model of tiller (you could go with either electric or gas-powered), think about how much room you have. If you’re going to be using your tiller in tight spaces or on hard surfaces like concrete blocks, then an electric model would probably be best because they’re less heavy than gas-powered models and some are even cordless! But if possible try to get one with wheels so that when the ground gets too rocky or hard packed by weather conditions like drought seasons where plants need water but aren’t getting enough due to dry topsoil conditions then just pull out those wheels! Now here’s where things get interesting…

They are a good way to till your garden if you have a lot of ground to cover.

For those with large gardens, a tiller can be a great investment. A tiller is a machine that allows you to till your soil without having to use a tractor or any other type of heavy machinery. They’re typically smaller than tractors but they’re not as big and unwieldy as tractors are, so they can still be used on fairly large areas of land without any problems.

If you have a small garden though, then it’s probably not worth getting a tiller just yet. You may want one later on down the line when you have more space and money but right now it wouldn’t make sense because there won’t be enough room in your yard for the machine to work effectively and efficiently without costing too much for fuel consumption per hour or something like that (I’m no expert).

Conclusion

So, it’s up to you whether or not a garden tiller is right for your garden. If you have a lot of ground to cover, then it may be worth considering investing in one. If not and you’re looking for an alternative that doesn’t take up so much space or cost as much money then there are plenty of other options available from manual tilling tools like hand hoes and spades all the way through light-weight machines like rototillers which can be used indoors if necessary (such as during winter months).