The Bertolini BT195 benefits from top-notch Italian engineering solutions, and as such is the obvious choice for the more exacting domestic gardener or allotment enthusiast. Driving this high-performance, high-specification tiller is a powerful 5.7hp (182cc) four-stroke overhead-valve engine from Emak; the K800H. Overhead-valve engines have become hugely popular in recent years, as they run cleaner, cooler and quieter than traditional side-valve units, as well as being significantly cheaper to run.

Power from the engine is delivered to the tines through an oil-bathed chain-drive; a premium feature that not only optimises torque-transfer, but also works to greatly extend the machine’s service-life. Bertolini have included a reverse gear, so you’ll have no trouble freeing the tiller in the event it becomes dug-in. Thanks to its heavy-duty riveted-steel rotors and high-torque transmission, the Bertolini BT195 Front-Tine Cultivator will make light work of the most stubborn soil-types. A rotor-guard and a handlebar-mounted rotor-brake lever combine to maximise user-safety.

Some petrol cultivators can be awkward to control and tiring to use – not so the Bertolini BT195: it features ergonomic, height- and width-adjustable handlebars and a convenient multi-function lever, both of which combine with its relatively lightweight design (60kg) to ensure you’ll have no handling problems. A front transport-wheel facilitates easier site-to-site movement. Built to withstand the rigours of heavy-duty use, the Bertolini BT195 is constructed around a robust all-steel chassis and is fitted with a reinforced transmission guard.