Greenworks 40V 10" Cordless Tiller/Cultivator, Tool Only

I have other Greenworks 40v tool and a couple of extra batteries. So I purchased this item for some lawn work. I was surprised at how long a battery last with one charge. And this little workhorse does the job. Forearms get sore after a while, still an excellent tool.

The product did exactly what I wanted it to do. Very easy to operate.

First, it is a cultivator, not a tiller. If you are needing to bust up large swaths of sod or rocky root-bound soil, borrow your neighbor's Troy-Bilt rototiller. However, I tested this on soil that had been a former lawn and was surprised at how powerful it was and it did a remarkably good job. You are not going to get too deep with this machine, perhaps 8 to 10 inches. This is sufficient for my needs in working with our relatively sandy soil here.Now the cons: Greenworks still hasn't figured out how to properly package this machine for shipping. Many reviews over the years have said this. My machine came with tears and repair taping on the box. I found one clinch pin on my garage floor where the box had been placed and found that I was missing a felt washer. My local hardware store came to my rescue.The instructions regarding installation of the tines are wrong. I am reasonably handy and figured it out. But purchasers shouldn't have to overcome erroneous instructions. If Greenworks wants us to rely on the pictures, they should be clear and simple (think IKEA pictographs). The instructions should be explicit about use of the extra clinch pins.The reviews showed purchasers had a lot of confusion about positioning of the handle. In response to my question, Greenworks said to install the handle as directed and not upside down as some reviewers suggested. I did that and made sure the wheels (with three different positions) were installed so I could easily lift the handle to get the tines to dig into the soil. That relationship should have been made explicit.In summary, useful tool now that I have overcome the instructions and found a substitute for the missing washer.

As a longtime user of Greenworks products, I have always been impressed with the thoughtful construction and reliable performance of their tools. Unfortunately, this Greenworks 40V 10" Cordless Tiller (Model 27062) falls short of my expectations.First, the design is not user-friendly for anyone shorter than 5'8". The lack of an adjustable handle makes it uncomfortable to use and difficult to maneuver. Additionally, inserting and removing the battery is a frustrating challenge. There is no handle or attachment to make moving the tiller around easy, which adds to the inconvenience.The most disappointing aspect is the battery life. Despite testing with several fully charged batteries, I never achieved more than 26 minutes of continuous use, which is significantly less than the advertised 40 minutes. On average, the battery lasted about 23 minutes, making it difficult to complete my gardening tasks without frequent recharges.I had high hopes for this product, but it does not live up to the quality and efficiency I have come to expect from Greenworks. I hope the company addresses these issues in future models to restore the trust of loyal customers like myself.

A lot easier to use than my gas powered tiller. Works even on untilled ground.