I have a 45-square-foot piece to be machined for vegetables, etc ...; I had otherwise always dug with a spade, but wanted to preserve my body and was looking at "Amazon" a hoe. The reviews have helped me and so I decided about 2 weeks ago for dises device. Now I've tried you hoe and am almost happy. 1). The 18 cm depth is achieved not in the 1st round (about 10-12 cm). You have to go through 2 times. 2). The hoe takes 3-4 kg. Weigh more, they will not start, what one but with a little practice can compensate partly. 3) .The "on" switch is a bit too small. Conclusion: In the field of electric tillers the device is one of the best and I have the 199 euros did not I bereut.was else in about 2.5 hours made, I have with the hoe in about 50min. made without back pain and blisters on his hands :-)
