Tornado manual cultivator, operating principle, photo, video

How to properly use the Tornado tool for tillage

The Tornado hand cultivator is an agricultural tool that is used for cultivating land. It significantly improves the quality and speed of work on land plots. Today, such an instrument cannot be found anywhere in the world. Only a couple of years ago there was nothing to do on the site without a hoe and a shovel. And today, all garden tools for cultivating the land can be replaced by one Tornado cultivator. In this article we will describe the operating principle of this cultivator-ripper.

Characteristics

A fairly durable, metal, inexpensive and easy-to-use gardening tool for cultivating land.

Material

The body of the Tornado hand cultivator consists of durable metal; the working teeth are made of hardened steel, which can withstand heavy loads.

Even if the soil is rocky, the forged steel of the tool will do its job without difficulty and will last a long time.

Attention!
Many fakes of this hand cultivator have appeared on the market, which are made from cheap metals, and therefore the service life of the fake may be limited. Be careful when purchasing this tool from unverified sellers, find out about the warranty.

The package may include additional soft linings on the handle (neoprene grip handles), which provide more comfortable use of the tool, providing an anti-slip coating and your hands will not freeze from contact with metal.

Additional options affect the final price.

Dimensions and weight

Its small size allows you to transport this gadget in any car or bicycle.

If necessary, the Tornado cultivator can be transported by anyone on foot.

Thanks to its collapsible design, even a child can easily disassemble and assemble it.

The length can be adjusted, the maximum height is up to 1200 mm.

The width is determined by the handle - 600 mm.

Pipe diameter – 20 mm.

The total weight of this device is 2.5 kg. (about the same as a regular shovel).

Teeth length 200 mm.

Processing width (working area diameter) – 200 mm.

Weight with box – about 3 kg.

Cultivator "Tornado": description of hand tools

located in Bryansk, Russia. The Tornado cultivator has a metal base with a horizontal semicircular handle and sharp curved teeth. When the tool shaft is turned, the teeth easily penetrate the soil, loosening the soil. The Tornado ripper is an easy-to-use tool, thanks to special hardening and special tooth sizes. The tool can be used to loosen the soil to a depth of 15-20 cm and remove weeds between plants in a targeted manner. The Tornado cultivator can be disassembled into three fragments, so it is easy to transport.

How can “Tornado” help in the garden, the functions of a cultivator

The cultivator's teeth easily penetrate the ground, lifting the weed roots upward. With its help, you can dig up soil near trees, as well as any other perennial plants, without damaging their roots. When removing weeds from a plot with a cultivator, there is no need to use chemicals to control the grass, since it removes weeds from the roots. Unlike a shovel, the Tornado soil ripper can be adjusted in height. The hand cultivator is fireproof and harmless to use. Elderly people will be able to cultivate the land with a cultivator without any problems.

The principle of operation of “Tornado”, how to use the tool

Using this tool to loosen the soil is not difficult.

The height of the Tornado can be adjusted.
You need to install the tool with its teeth perpendicular to the soil surface and rotate it 60°. Thanks to the sharp teeth of the cultivator, it is easily screwed into the ground, while loosening it. The handle is used as a lever; even slight pressure helps the tool penetrate the soil. The cultivator handle should be positioned not perpendicular, but at an angle to the ground.
If you need to cultivate an area with a large layer of turf, it is recommended to divide it into squares up to 25 × 25 cm in size. And after that you can cultivate the soil with a cultivator.

When working with Tornado, it is better to wear closed shoes to avoid damaging your feet with teeth.

What is a hand cultivator

I scoured the Internet a little and realized that Tornado can replace a bunch of garden tools and, most importantly, take the load off your lower back. This tool allows you to work without constant bending. It turned out that there are several varieties of the instrument. Most often, people buy cultivators for loosening the soil, removing roots, collecting fruits, and potato diggers.

I decided to order a root remover with baking powder. This hand-held cultivator is equipped with spiral teeth that sink deeply into the ground (up to 20 centimeters) with relatively little physical effort. It definitely won't work with a shovel. The comfortable, wide handle makes it easy to turn and remove weeds. Another obvious plus is that the Tornado does not turn over the earth. It turns out that the fertilized layers remain in place and do not dry out in the sun.

Advantages and disadvantages of using a manual cultivator and root remover "Tornado"

Compared to conventional garden tools, the main advantage of the Tornado cultivator is a significant increase in the speed of soil cultivation, approximately 2-3 times.

Thanks to the special design of the instrument, the load is distributed to all parts of the body: the muscles of the legs, back, abs and arms. The fairly light weight and adjustment of the Tornado cultivator for digging soil also makes it easier to operate and increases productivity. Due to the fact that it can be disassembled into three parts, transporting and storing the tool will not be a problem.

The Tornado cultivator works solely using physical force, without consuming electricity. “Tornado” improves the quality of the soil, preserving microorganisms and moisture in it. However, the Tornado still has one drawback for loosening the earth. If the soil to be worked is too dry or too wet, the work will be very difficult. In the first case, quite a lot of effort will be required, and in the second, due to excessive soil moisture, it will stick to the cultivator.

What kind of device is this, how does the cultivator work?

In short, the Tornado cultivator is a root remover or baking powder, an environmentally friendly multi-tool with several functions.

The design of the Tornado hand cultivator consists of a metal rod. A handle similar to a bicycle handlebar is installed on one side of the rod. The other end is equipped with teeth. However, those same teeth have a spiral shape, turned counterclockwise.

An important design feature of such an instrument is the adjustment of the rod according to height. Because of this, the tool can be used by a capable person of any height, and even by a child taller than 1 meter.

Many people will ask, how does such a tool work correctly? It's simple - you need to install it perpendicular to the plane of the ground and turn it until the teeth are completely immersed in the post.

A lot of good videos have been made about the work of the tornado cultivator. For example, this:

Even a fragile girl can easily cultivate ridges of several tens of meters with just such a cultivator. Interestingly, the load distribution is thoughtful. The user does not strain his back, but works with all parts of the body. Arms, back, shoulders, legs and torso are involved. If there is a distribution of the load, then it is almost impossible to become exhausted when working with the tool.

Experts advise using just such a tool in abandoned or neglected areas, because removing weeds and wild plants is the main function of a cultivator. Compared to a hoe, this cultivator will save both time and effort. There is no need for an awkward body position when working, as well as periodic bending and squatting.

How a hand cultivator and a tornado root remover work in practice is shown in the video:

If you test a cultivator or root remover together with a shovel, you will find that the shovel processes the soil 4 times slower. Moreover, it doesn’t matter who exactly used the tools, because when comparing, you need to perform chaotic movements at a certain pace.

Proper tillage is carried out by loosening, and not by moving the layer. The natural layer and fine root system are destroyed during aggressive digging with an ordinary bayonet shovel. Proper use of a root cultivator preserves the right environment for future plants.

Benefits stated by the manufacturer:

Removing weeds is a pleasant, simple task. You just need to plunge the working pins of the cultivator around the weed.
It is convenient to get rid of unwanted vegetation on the ridges. It is impossible to spoil the growing crop with such a tool.
You can do the same thing as with a pitchfork, distributing weeds into compost pits or piles.
Easy to assemble, convenient to store and easy to transport from site to site.
The working rods or teeth are made of hardened steel and are resistant to corrosion.

About "Tornado Mini"

Externally similar to a cane, the lightweight manual cultivator Tornado mini is an excellent assistant in removing weeds and shoots.
It is necessary to constantly improve the garden and dacha area, but most physically cannot cope with such monotonous work. Digging up small sprouts with a spatula or grapple is much more labor-intensive than “picking up” unnecessary vegetation with a simple movement of the hand. The Tornado mini cultivator is a lightweight version of the classic model. Differences and capabilities of this tool, specified by the manufacturer:

Loosening without turning the earthen layer. Can be used near bushes, next to flower beds and in other hard-to-reach places.
Simple and easy removal of small weeds.
Creating holes for planting onions, flowers, seedlings of any size in a short time.
Treatment of the topsoil next to the root system of shrubs and trees.
One-handed operation.

If you have doubts about the choice of cultivator and its price, then it is better to purchase the most budget model - the Tornado root cultivator.

Purchasing goods

The manufacturer of the tool is a Russian company. Where to buy a manual cultivator Tornado?

You can purchase this model and other tools that make work easier in several ways:

on the official website of the manufacturer;
in an online store (for example, ozone);
in construction megamarkets such as Leroy Merlin.

Important! The most important thing is not to run into a Chinese fake Tornado cultivator, which costs around 1,200 rubles, or even cheaper!

The price for a cultivator is about 1,700 rubles. But very often you can buy goods at a good discount and very inexpensively.

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Buying a manual cultivator is an investment in your health and your garden. Only Tornado at an affordable price will provide: quick results, safe and effective use for loosening the soil, removing weeds from the soil.

Cultivators "Tornado": varieties and subtleties of application

Dacha owners use various tools to process their plots, but try to choose types that increase the speed and quality of work. Today, the Tornado manual cultivator has become an excellent alternative to conventional shovels and hoes. This agricultural tool is considered unique because it can simultaneously replace all garden tools for processing any type of soil, is easy to use and is characterized by high productivity.

Attachments

The experience of gardeners and summer residents prompts manufacturers with new ideas and improvements for Tornado hand cultivators. This is how various useful devices appear to expand functionality and increase comfort at work.

The photo shows some common options:

Grips for Tornado

Now, having put the grips on the steering wheel of the root cultivator, you can work comfortably for a long time without the risk of chafing your hands. The modern neoprene material from which the nozzles are made is made of rubber, has good moisture resistance, is soft and pleasant to the touch. With such grips you can work in any weather conditions, regardless of heat or severe frosts (+35°C... -70°C).

Advantages and disadvantages

The Tornado cultivator is a unique manual design that allows you to increase labor efficiency several times. Despite the fact that the device’s performance is in many ways inferior to that of a motor cultivator, it is significantly superior to conventional garden tools. It is worth considering several main advantages of such a cultivator.

Ease of use and eliminates stress on the joints and spine. The unique design ensures an even load on all muscle groups. During work, the arms, legs, shoulders and abs are involved, but they are not strained. In addition, the instrument can be easily adjusted to suit any height thanks to its height adjustment, which ultimately improves ergonomics and reduces stress on the spine. The light weight of the device, which does not exceed 2 kg, also simplifies the work.
Simplicity of design. The manual cultivator is quickly assembled and disassembled. Once dismantled, it comes in three separate parts, making it easy to transport and store.
No energy consumption. Since the work is carried out by the owner’s physical strength, the need for fuel and electricity is eliminated.
High-quality soil cultivation. During loosening of the earth, its upper layers do not turn over, as happens with conventional digging with a shovel. Thanks to this, the soil is better saturated with air and water, earthworms and beneficial microorganisms are preserved in it. This significantly improves soil agricultural technology. In addition, the tool cleans plantations well of weeds. He removes not only their upper part, but also turns out the roots.

As for the disadvantages, there are practically none, except that you need to be careful when working with the cultivator. If your legs are positioned incorrectly, the sharp teeth of the device can cause injury. Therefore, before starting to cultivate the soil, it is recommended to wear closed shoes, and when assembling and dismantling the cultivator, its sharp part must be deepened into the ground.

Device

The Tornado cultivator is a multifunctional garden tool that consists of a metal base, a semicircular horizontal handle and curved sharp teeth located at the bottom of the rod. The teeth of the structure are turned counterclockwise and have a spiral shape. Since the device is made of hardened 45 grade high carbon steel, it is highly durable. The design of the cultivator does not have a gearbox (its function is performed by the handle), but in some models the manufacturer has added a convenient pedal. When the metal base is turned, the teeth quickly penetrate the ground to a depth of 20 cm and carry out high-quality loosening, additionally removing weeds between the beds.

The cultivator works very simply. First, a soil cultivation scheme is selected, then the tool is assembled from three parts (it is delivered disassembled), the height of the rod is adjusted according to growth and installed in the soil. After this, the rod is rotated 60 or 90 degrees, the lever rule is triggered and the teeth enter the ground. It is much easier to process dry soil, since it “flies” out of the tines on its own; it is more difficult to work with wet soil. In this case, you will have to periodically pull out the cultivator and shake it off from lumps.

After cultivating the plots with the Tornado cultivator, there is no need to use a rake; the plots of land are immediately ready for planting crops. In addition, the area is simultaneously cleared of weeds. The tool wraps their roots around its axis and removes them, which reduces the risk of re-sprouting. This saves many summer residents from using chemicals when controlling grass. This cultivator is excellent for processing virgin soil. In addition, the device can perform the following types of work:

loosening the soil between the beds of already planted crops;
laying out beds when planting vegetables;
soil treatment around the trunks of bushes and trees;
harvesting potatoes and other types of root crops.

Types and models

The manual cultivator "Tornado" is a real assistant for gardeners and summer residents. The first model of the instrument appeared on the market in 2000. It was released by the Russian company, which received the manufacturing rights from the talented inventor V.N. Krivulin. Today, the manufacturer produces cultivators of various modifications. It is worth considering several of the most popular varieties.

Mini-cultivator “Tornado TOR-32CUL”

This is a universal device that allows you to carry out various types of work both in the garden and in the vegetable garden. Most often it is used for loosening the soil between rows, weeding from weeds, cultivating the soil between fruit bushes, trees and in flower beds. Thanks to this cultivator, you can also prepare holes for planting vegetables and flowers. Additionally, many summer residents try on a device for cleaning the area from fallen leaves. The tool is easy to use and weighs only 0.5 kg.

Owner reviews

Svetlana Krasnoyarsk:

“I think that the Tornado cultivator is a suitable tool for a woman. In the spring, I myself uprooted the old currant bushes, loosened this area, and planted flowers. I put things in order under the trees in the garden, because you can’t really work there with a shovel or a hoe. I prepared the soil for the beds. Overall, I’m very pleased.”

Trofim, Volgograd region:

“This Tornado potato digger is a miracle! It’s convenient for me not to dig up potatoes right away, but gradually, starting to dig up the early ones earlier. I went out into the garden, twisted it a couple of times - and it was done, no more torment with a shovel. Thanks to those craftsmen who invented and manufactured such a device; it is very convenient to use.”

Cultivators Tornado

Obtaining high yields depends on good soil cultivation and care. All gardeners are well aware of how difficult it is to work the soil to get a good return on your investment. Digging up a garden has always been considered a difficult task. It takes a lot of time and effort and adds pain to the spine, muscles of the arms, legs and back.

To significantly facilitate agricultural work, the appearance of the Tornado manual cultivator was a pleasant surprise and a godsend for gardeners. Summer residents the new gift from the developers.

Characteristics of the cultivator

The design of the Tornado manual cultivator is very simple. The basis of the Tornado is a durable metal rod. Its lower part has curved teeth, and a comfortable handle on top. Its height can be adjusted. Maximum – up to 120 cm.

According to its technical characteristics, the manual cultivator allows you to cultivate soil up to a depth of 0.2 m. The weight of the tool is 2 kg, including packaging – 2,700 grams. Additional convenience is created by the ability to disassemble the tool. The individual parts make it easier to transport as well as store.

The Tornado design includes 3 parts:

adjustable stand;
pen;
baking powder attachment.

The use of a manual Tornado when cultivating soil allows you to:

remove weeds of any size (especially single ones);
saturate the soil with oxygen;
carry out loosening;
prepare the soil for planting;
clean the neglected area.

For your information! The bright yellow color of the hand tool will allow you to quickly find it and not lose it on the site.

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What is the Tornado cultivator?

This is a tool in the form of a metal rod. An arched ergonomic handle is attached to the top.
At the bottom, the rod is equipped with curved, pointed teeth, made of hardened steel, which does not require sharpening, and is intended for loosening the soil and removing weed roots.

How is work done with a hand cultivator?

The working part of the tool is installed on the soil surface by turning the rotary handle.
The handle is turned clockwise with the teeth immersed into the ground at least 20 cm.
Next, the device is removed from the soil, preventing it from turning to the left, shakes off the ground, and the cycle of work begins again.

What benefits does using a cultivator give to a summer resident?

relieves stress from the spine and legs, arm and back muscles, evenly distributing the load throughout the body;
does not cause back pain, does not allow you to get tired, since you do not have to bend your back, as when working with a shovel.

Working with this device to make work easier, it became possible to dig up small and medium-sized areas, making an even and high-quality digging depth of 20 cm or more. The Tornado cultivator perfectly loosens the soil, removes all weeds, increases efficiency by at least 2.5 times and prevents unpleasant sensations from the load on the back.

Advantages of use

The Tornado manual root remover has many advantages that have made it one of the top sellers:

no fuel required;
Almost anyone can use this tool (including women, the elderly, teenagers);
thoughtful design makes work easier;
durable material;
comfortable handle;
the ability to adjust the required height of the tool;
the load is removed from the spine;
effective removal of weeds along with roots;
work speed increases;
high-quality loosening of the soil;
affordable price;
minimal chance of breakdown.

For your information! The Tornado garden cultivator replaces several agricultural tools.

For the Tornado cultivator to be useful, it must be used only for its intended purpose. In this case, it will become a safe assistant for health. It is almost impossible to damage the durable steel case.

Thanks to the high quality of the materials used, the Tornado hand tool can cope with a variety of soils. Loosening, as well as removing weeds, is an important stage in soil care, allowing you to increase crop yields without harming the land itself.

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By replacing the shovel with a Tornado hand cultivator, you can appreciate how much easier your work has become. Calluses will not appear on your hands, and your legs and spine will not hurt after work - because during work the body is in a natural position. Work in the garden will no longer be an unbearable, exhausting drudgery.

For your information! The load on the muscles when using Tornado is reduced by 80% (compared to traditional manual methods of loosening).

Advantages of the Tornado cultivator

The lineup
Comes with purchase with rotary handle, a rod with a regulator, a working part with teeth, two mounting bolts and nuts.
The model range of the Tornado manual cultivator is represented by the following new products:
Manual cultivator "Tornado-mini".
Cultivator-potato digger.
Super drill.
Garden forks.
Miracle shovel "Tornado"
Manual cultivator with pedal lever.
Cultivator "Tornado" New.

The Tornado-mini root ripper works on the principle of its older brother, only it differs in weight category - its weight reaches just over 500 g . During operation, the rod is positioned vertically to the ground, the teeth go into the ground. The handle is turned 50 degrees to the right, then the tool is raised and shaken off the ground. With its help, you can loosen the soil, leaving all the malicious weeds in the tool, which are simply thrown back into the trash container and the work continues.

The peculiarity of the work of the cultivator-root remover is the digging depth, which reaches up to 30 cm, in no way inferior to traditional digging with a shovel. This tool does not disturb the fertile soil layer, helps preserve microorganisms and moisture in it, and does not destroy beneficial worms. The most important advantage of this tool is its ability to improve the air-water regime

The advantages of this tool are the ability to create minimal effort, evenly distribute the load on the body and increase the gardener’s performance. Loosening without bending your back is facilitated by the long handle of the tool with a regulator.

The small-sized “Tornado-mini” will become an indispensable assistant to the gardener and will help maintain the beauty of the site without much stress and additional waste of money for many years.

The Tornado potato cultivator has proven itself to be the leader in digging, making it easier and faster to harvest the crop in the fall. The principle of operation is to install the unit vertically down parallel to the potato bush and turn the handle around its axis. In this case, the teeth spiral into the ground under the bush with a slight rise in the soil and throw the tubers out. A huge number of reviews about this truly wonderful tool indicate that gardeners recognize it as a useful assistant when harvesting potatoes, and as a tool that has made digging a pleasant and easy task.

The super drill "Tornado" is used to dig heavy loamy and virgin lands. The tool is equipped with an additional function of a lever-pedal, which helps reduce the load on the spine when lifting the tool from the depths of the soil. The principle of operation is also quite simple and understandable. The working part of the cultivator is twisted like a corkscrew into the ground and by pressing the pedal it is lifted from the soil. When working with this unique device for agricultural work, there is absolutely no stress on the back, muscles of the arms and legs. Any age category of people, even older people, can easily use this tool.

The drill handle is made of metal, and heat-treated steel The teeth of the tool work like a corkscrew. They easily and quickly drill into soil with any soil composition. The cultivator drills holes in the ground to a depth of up to one and a half meters with a hole diameter of at least 250 mm. The light weight of the drill (less than 2.5 kg) allows the summer resident to drill without much effort.

The lineup

Usually, any work in the country or in a personal plot has not very pleasant components - fatigue, pain in the back, legs, arms. Therefore, users perceive every new product and improvement, such as the Fokin and Kozma flat cutters and the Tornado cultivator, with great enthusiasm.

The first cultivator, instead of today's universal arc, had comfortable hand grips and looked like this in the photo:

The Tornado hand cultivator has a simple device - it is a durable metal rod with a curved crossbar on top and control handles. Specially curved, sharpened teeth are fixed at the bottom of the device. Without much physical effort, performing short sharp rotations clockwise, a person can easily control the convenient device.

Manual cultivator root remover

The root remover has a wide range of capabilities - loosening the soil, digging, removing weeds, weeding, delicate cultivation of the soil near trees and bushes with a productivity 3-4 times higher than when working with simple tools.

Manual cultivator root remover

The depth of tillage is up to 20 cm, that is, almost the length of a shovel. Unlike the Fokin flat cutter, which, in fact, is just a slightly modified hoe, the Tornado cultivator can comfortably perform all the specified work without bending over.

At the same time, the layers of earth do not turn over, but retain their natural position with their characteristic microflora. Also, the seeds of preserved perennial weeds are not pulled out from the depths to the surface, as with deep plowing.

Root remover

A lightweight, ergonomic tool with which you can quickly and conveniently, with pinpoint precision, dig up an area, loosen the soil, and make holes for planting seedlings. The weight of the equipment is only 0.5 kg.

Cultivator weed extractor

A modernized version of the Tornado-mini cultivator, with which you can also loosen the soil, make holes for bulbous plants, and weed rows. Thanks to the adjustment, the cultivator can be adjusted to the individual height of the worker.

Manual potato digger

The specialized manual potato digger is easily adjustable in height and does not put any strain on the operator’s lower back.

Manual potato digger Tornado

The sharp teeth of the cultivator are made by hand forging from durable steel. This is a truly universal tool - having acquired certain skills, you can do many other jobs with it - loosening, preparing holes for planting.

Garden drill Tornado-Profi

Designed for preparing holes when planting various plants, applying fertilizers and water under trees. Thanks to the manual production of the forged part of the drill, the product is highly reliable and durable.

Garden drill Tornado-Profi

The drilling diameter is 20 cm, the depth can reach 1.5 m, thanks to which the Tornado drill can be used for other economic purposes, in the construction of fences.

Superbur

The product is distinguished by the material of manufacture – high-strength steel that has undergone heat treatment. Forged teeth with a characteristic geometry pass through any soil without interference, even with stones and other objects.

Shovel

The ergonomic Tornado shovel with a special grip allows you to perform heavy work with sand, earth, crushed stone, and clay without putting stress on the spine. The efficiency and performance compared to a conventional shovel are not comparable.

Scoop shovel Tornado

Winter shovel

The super-strong shovel is made of frost-resistant metal and has impressive dimensions of 40x40 cm. Thanks to the special curved shape of the shovel, both hands comfortably hold the tool while working, relieving the lower back of the load. The weight of the model is only 1.6 kg.

Miracle shovel

The shovel is an improved version of the popular Plowman shovel. This product is distinguished by its reduced weight (4 kg), optimal processing parameters - width 35 cm, depth 25 cm. The shovel has sharp forged teeth, all metal elements are coated with a special composite varnish, which prevents soil from sticking.

Use of a garden auger

For drilling holes for planting large plants.
For installing support posts.
When constructing fences, wickets and gates.

The advantages of the new cultivator are ease of use, ease of assembly and excellent efficiency. The drill copes excellently with any soil structure, has the function of adjusting the length of the handle (according to the user’s height) and drilling depth. The Tornado super drill has appealed to amateur
gardeners Judging by the reviews, this model is almost 4 times superior to plate drills and 2.5 times better than auger drills. We are pleased with the affordable prices for this tool - within a thousand rubles and the warranty period of use is over 10 years.

Tornado garden forks are a convenient tool for carrying out work in the garden, carrying grass, hay, for cultivating heavy soils, and during planting. The fairly light weight (a little more than half a kilogram) and the presence of durable forged teeth contribute to the application of significant effort when performing work. For greater resistance to loads, the fork handle was made of metal. For high-quality soil cultivation, the tool was equipped with a foot pad function, which helps to carry out the labor process in an accessible and convenient way.

The advantages of the forks are a long service life, use in all weather conditions and an affordable price (about 800 rubles).

The Tornado snow shovel removes snow, sand, and grain without effort or strain on the lower back. The shovel weighs less than two kilograms. To make the cutting, we used a special pipe with a small diameter, durable and easy to use. The scoop is made of plastic that is not afraid of low temperatures and is quite durable. The shovel is designed to make the work of a gardener easier. It should be light and practical, comfortable and ergonomic (safe) - these are the qualities that the Tornado shovel is endowed with. A shovel in an aesthetically designed beautiful package can make an excellent inexpensive gift that will always help create a good mood and delight among gardeners.

All garden tools with the “Tornado” logo are very popular and in demand among summer residents and owners of private houses. Reviews from gardeners emphasize the ease and simplicity of use, low prices for the cultivator and its modifications. There are practically no negative comments. Pensioners with low incomes who feed themselves with the fruits of their hard work on their plots of land say special thanks to the manufacturers of this wonderful gardening equipment. And in this they receive invaluable assistance from the Tornado cultivator models, which are affordable for everyone.

Household assistant - Tornado cultivator

Dacha plots and private sectors must be dug up and treated against weeds twice a year to obtain a rich harvest. Most gardeners in this case use standard bayonet shovels for rather heavy and labor-intensive work and do not even think about the fact that there are innovative hand tools similar to the Tornado cultivator. And therefore, work on the site in the spring will take much less of your time and effort. What kind of instrument is this? How does a cultivator work? It is these questions that will be answered in this publication.

Cultivator Tornado and everything about it

So, let's find out what a tornado hand cultivator is . To put it briefly, the Tornado cultivator is a leavening agent or root remover. This tool is environmentally friendly. It has several functions at once.

The design of the Tornado hand cultivator consists of a steel rod. On one side of this rod there is a handle resembling a bicycle handlebar. The opposite end is equipped with teeth.

But still, these teeth resemble a spiral in shape, which is turned counterclockwise.

The main feature of this design is the adjustment of the rod according to height. For this reason, this tool can be used by anyone of any height. You won’t believe it, even for a child who has reached one meter in height.

Many people wonder how a tornado cultivator works. This entire process will be provided in the video that you will find below. Everything is very simple and easy - you first need to install the tool perpendicular to the plane of the ground, and then turn it until all the teeth are completely immersed in the ground.

Even a small, slender girl can easily cultivate the beds on her site with the help of this cultivator.

It should be noted that the load is distributed thoughtfully. The user of this cultivator will never hurt his back. He will work with all parts of the body at once. The process will involve the shoulders, back, torso and legs. If there is a distribution of the load, then at the time of work you will not get tired very quickly. Many experts recommend using this particular tool on heavily neglected and abandoned areas of land, since the removal of various wild plants and weeds is the main function of the cultivator.

If you compare it, for example, with a regular hoe, then the cultivator can save not only your time, but also your effort. When working with a cultivator, you do not need to squat or bend over.

If you test the cultivator with a shovel, you will be able to understand that the shovel will be four times slower in processing the soil. Besides this, it does not matter who is using the instruments, since at the moment of comparison the chaotic movements should be performed at the same pace.

A competent soil treatment procedure should be carried out by loosening, and not simply moving its layer. In this case, the fine root system and the natural layer will be damaged in the case of aggressive digging with a simple bayonet shovel.

Correct use of the cultivator will preserve the necessary environment for future plants.

Advantages of the device

The main advantages declared by the manufacturer:

Removing weeds from garden beds is a pleasant and very simple task. You simply need to plunge the working tines of the cultivator around the weeds. You can very easily get rid of unwanted weeds in your garden beds.
You will not be able to spoil your harvest in the garden using this tool.
You can do the same thing as with a pitchfork, trying to distribute the weeds into piles or compost pits.
It is very easy to assemble, convenient to store, and transport from one site to another.
The working teeth, or rods, are made of durable hardened steel, which has good corrosion resistance.

Cultivator called Tornado Mini

This device is somewhat reminiscent of a cane in appearance. This is a very convenient, lightweight hand tool. It will be a good helper for you in removing shoots and weeds from your beds. You should constantly beautify your summer cottage, but many people simply cannot physically cope with this hard and monotonous work; digging up small sprouts with a shovel or glander is very difficult, in contrast to picking up unnecessary grass with a slight movement of the hand.

The Tornado mini-cultivator is a lightweight version of the standard model. Features and main differences of this tool, as specified by the manufacturer:

Loosening the soil without rotating the earth layer. It can be used on shrubs growing next to flower beds, and also in other places.

Very easy and simple removal of small weeds.
Creating holes for flowers, planting onions, and even seedlings of any size.
The process of processing the top layer of soil close to the root system of trees and shrubs.
You can work with one hand.

If you are in doubt about choosing a cultivator model and its cost, then it is better to buy a budget option - a Tornado root cultivator. The recommended cost for a Tornado cultivator is only eight hundred rubles.

As for practice, the Tornado cultivator model was able to earn the approval and great attention of many people who have spinal disorders on the garden tools market. Many users of this tool claim that the load falls mainly on the hands. But there are also distrustful gardeners who saw this innovation on the market and are starting to make comparisons. For these purposes, purchase a classic model of the Tornado cultivator and a simple bayonet shovel.

You should measure out several squares in the garden bed to test your well-being and the promised reduced load. As a result of this experiment, a bayonet shovel with a handle is used only when creating holes for hedges and compost. As for the cultivator, it already cultivates the soil, forms bows for planting seedlings, and weeds weed-choked areas and corners of the garden simply and easily. According to grateful and adequate gardeners, the Tornado cultivator can:

Digging and processing soil in a vertical position is much faster and easier than a simple shovel;
They can also easily loosen beds with flowers, strawberries, and perennial crops; assist in the process of transplanting seedlings;
Pull weeds out of the soil;
Create rows of neatly shaped holes for planting potatoes.

And now we will tell you what a cultivator cannot do:

create the correct shape of holes for pillars,
remove and cut the roots of serviceberry, cherry, and lilac.

When working with the cultivator with all your strength, you should not put pressure on it, it’s better not to. It is best to perform translational movements; the cultivator will be able to dig into the ground on its own, thanks to the design of its rods.

It is worth noting that the soil layer will be able to maintain the correct structure.

What's in practice

The Tornado cultivator model has been on the garden tools market for several years now and has earned widespread attention and approval from people with spinal disorders. Practicing users claim that the main load is only on the hands.

Distrustful summer residents, having seen this innovation on the construction market, are in a hurry to engage, first of all, in comparison. And for this you buy a classic “Tornado” and a cheap bayonet shovel.

Several squares are measured on the site to test well-being and the promised underestimated loads.

As a result, a shovel with a handle is used exclusively when creating holes for a fence or compost. The cultivator is used to cultivate the soil, form holes for seedlings, and weed all the abandoned and forgotten corners of the site with ease and desire.

According to adequate and grateful summer residents, “Tornado” can:

dig up soil in a vertical position faster than any shovel;
loosen ridges with strawberries, flowers, perennial plants;
assist in transplanting seedlings, and similarly pull weeds out of any soil;
create rows of neat holes for potatoes.

Here's what a cultivator can't do:

make the right holes for the posts;
cut and remove the roots of cherries, serviceberries and lilacs;

When working with all your strength, do not put pressure on the tool. It is better to make forward movements; the cultivator will dig into the ground itself thanks to the design of the rods. Moreover, the soil layer will retain the correct structure.

Hand cultivator for a summer cottage Tornado

In addition to the standard cultivator, a model of potato digger for gardeners was created: below, in the photo, you can see what is included in this design:

fixing pin,
bicycle handle,
three working teeth and a base with a fixed length.

A potato cultivator can greatly facilitate and several times speed up your work at the time of harvesting potatoes.

This cultivator is patented. With it, you can go through a crop area row by row in a short time.

What is the main principle of its work?

If you purchased a tornado cultivator, then it is worth learning about how to use it. In this case, a video will help. The cultivator should be installed at an angle of ninety degrees to the ground, and secured lightly with your foot. Parallel to the row with potatoes, you need to rotate it around its axis. Thus, it turns out that the rounded teeth or rods of the cultivator will be able to remove all potato tubers from the hole from the autumn soil in just one movement. After a long and daily harvest of potatoes, this tool can add a little variety to your work, and also significantly save your energy and time.