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Broadfork Tillage Tool
Broadfork Tillage Tool

The Broadfork Tillage Tool (also called a U-bar digger) is used to loosen the soil for planting or adding soil amendments, such as compost or mulches, and to harvest root crops like potatoes, beets, carrots, etc. It deep-aerates while preserving the soil's structure and minimizing weed seed surfacing. One applies his/her body weight (not back or arms) to sink the tines into the ground then rocks the long twin handles back and forth in a kind of rowing motion to loosen or till up the soil. The tool is available in various sizes-i.e., number of tines (4-12) and widths (14-22 inches). (Photo courtesy of Lee Valley Tools Ltd.)

Estimated Cost Cost range: $60-$220, depending size, number of tines, quality, etc.

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Strength/endurance, Back


SourceBully Tools, Incorporated
14 Technology Way
Steubenville, OH, 43952
Websitewww.bullytools.com
Emailbullytools@bullytools.com
Phone800-469-5522
740-282-5834
Fax800-550-0996

SourceJohnny's Selected Seeds, Inc.
P.O. Box 299 (955 Benton Avenue)
Winslow, ME, 04901
Websitewww.johnnyseeds.com
EmailWeb Form
Phone877-564-6697
207-861-3900
Fax800-437-4290

SourceLee Valley Tools, Ltd
P.O. Box 6295, Sta. J (1090 Morrison Drive)
Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1T4
Canada
Websitewww.leevalley.com
Emailcustomerservice@leevalley.com
Phone800-267-8767
Fax800-668-1807

SourceMeadow Creature, LLC
P.O. Box 2112 (18850 103rd Avenue SW)
Vashon, WA, 98070
Websitewww.meadowcreature.com
Emailsales@meadowcreature.com
Phone360-329-2250

SourceValley Oak Tool Company
P.O, Box 301 (773 Sierra View Way)
Chico, CA, 95927
Websitewww.valleyoaktool.com
Emailinfo@valleyoaktool.com
Phone530-342-6188

SourceCobraHead LLC
P.O. Box 519 (W9545 U.S. Highway 18)
Cambridge, WI, 53523
Websitewww.cobrahead.com
Emailinfo@cobrahead.com
Phone866-962-6272
608-423-9119
Fax608-423-4884
Last updated: May 27, 2021


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