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Earthquake MC440 Mini Cultivator review

A 40cc 4-cycle mini cultivator with the longest warranty here, 5 years, and optional edger and dethatcher kits.

Value in gas

The MC440 costs about $145 less than the Mantis and offers 5 years of cover.

Handy start

Starting from behind the handlebars saves bending. Width and depth need checking on the listing.

Stay safe

Call 811 before you dig, stay clear of the tines and unplug or shut down the machine before you clear roots or stones.

Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.

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Strengths

  • 5-year warranty
  • No fuel mix
  • Stand-up starting
  • Optional kits add jobs

Compromises

  • Rated 4.0
  • Heavier than the Mantis
  • Width and depth not in the bullets we read

Specifications

Engine40cc 4-cycle Viper
StartingFrom behind the handlebars
AccessoriesEdger kit #15073, dethatcher kit #DK43, optional
Weight32 lb
Warranty5-year limited
Amazon referenceB00BJ2FQEI

What this machine usually gets asked

What kits are available?

The listing names an edger kit, part 15073, and a dethatcher kit, part DK43, both sold separately.

Is it quieter than a 2-cycle?

The listing says it runs quieter than 2-cycle engines, without a figure.

Our score

7.3/ 10

A strong warranty for $145 less than the Mantis.

This one and its buyer, among lawn equipment

Someone who wants one gas machine for tilling and light edging.

Sources

Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.

The way we judge this lawn equipment