Rank #8 in Best Rotavators 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Claims That Don't Add Up
BU-KO 52cc Petrol Tiller, 28cm Width, 3HP
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BU-KO 52cc petrol tiller is number 8 in this guide. It is a two-stroke, recoil-start cultivator with four tines, a 1.2-litre tank, two wheels and bike-type handles, listed at £135.99 with a 4.1 average from 746 ratings. Amazon's own category ranking puts it 10th in Power Tillers.
The figure to check on this listing is the working width. BU-KO gives 28cm for tilling and 29cm for the aerator; the 52cc POLLOR petrol tiller elsewhere in this guide claims 30cm, and costs £119.99 — £109.99 in its second listing. Same engine size, narrower claimed cut, £16 more. The weights also disagree: the specifications say 16.5kg, while the bullet that gives the net weight stops at 16. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, reviews included; we have not run the machine ourselves.
How those 746 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £135.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 746 ratings |
| Engine | 52cc two-stroke, 3HP claimed, 9000rpm maximum speed |
| Tilling width | 28cm |
| Aerator width | 29cm |
| Tine depth | Up to 15cm into the soil |
| Fuel tank | 1.2L |
| Weight (as listed) | 16.5 kg in the specifications, 16 in the bullet point |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This was bought for an allotment. It has proven very useful and versatile. Easy to assemble, good value for money. Warranty bonus. Easy to use and can manuvere around allotment no issues.”
Verified purchase“Excellent machine more powerful than expected and at a very reasonable price, easily assembled”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Rotavators 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Claims That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How wide a strip does the BU-KO 52cc tiller work?
The listing gives a tilling width of 28cm, and an aerator width of 29cm.
How deep will the tines go?
The BU-KO listing says the four tines can reach 15cm into the soil.
What engine does the BU-KO 52cc tiller use?
A 52cc two-stroke petrol engine, described as 3HP with a maximum speed of 9000rpm and a 1.2L tank.
How heavy is the BU-KO tiller?
The specifications list an item weight of 16.5kg; the bullet that mentions net weight is cut off at 16.
What warranty is listed?
The title states a 1-year warranty, and one reviewer calls the warranty a bonus.
What do owners say?
746 ratings average 4.1 out of 5. Reviewers mention allotments, easy assembly, value for money and being more powerful than expected.
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