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Earthquake Cultivator with 43cc Viper Engine, MC43

SKU: 103437999
Earthquake Cultivator with 43cc Viper Engine, MC43
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With a 43cc Viper® engine the Earthquake® MC43™ cultivator can weed, work-in fertilizer, or aerate soil. Its small size and light weight not only make it easy to transport, but it also enhances maneuverability around plants without
damaging them. Use with optional Edger accessory to maintain clean borders and edges, and dethatcher kit for healthy lawns (sold separately).

  • Versatile: Weeding, mixing and aerating
  • Convenient: On-Board wheels adjust for transport and depth control
  • Control: Overhand control reduces bouncing and jumping allowing you to remove your weeds, not your plants
  • Powerful: Largest, most powerful engine in its class
  • 5 Year Limited Warranty

Specification Description
Cutting Swath: 10 in.
Number of Tines: 4
Working Depth: 8 in.
Tine Location: Front
Power Type: Gas
Warranty: 5 Year Limited
Type: MC43 Cultivator 43CC 2CYC
Working Width: Adjustable: 6 to 10 in.
Tine Diameter: N/A
CountryofOrigin: Imported
Product Length: 34.25
Part Number: MC43
Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.29 gal.
Start Type: On/Off Switch
Tine Speed: 250
Special Feature(s): Adjustable Tine Depth
Product Width: 17.7
Brand: Earthquake
Engine Brand: Viper
Product Weight: 33
Engine Type: Gas
Torque: 1.6 ft.-lb. @ 5000 RPM
Manufacturer Part Number MC43
Earthquake Cultivator with 43cc Viper Engine, MC43 is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 903.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The little cultivator that can. Great little lightweight powerful cost effective cultivator. Only assembly is putting the bolts together for handles. Started on the third pull out of box, I warmed up and broke in before putting into action. After using the first time and getting some rocks and vines wrapped in the tines, a simple cotter key makes removing a snap.
Date published: 2020-05-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Trash This is complete trash. This is my 2nd year with it. 1st time I used it, it was great. Half way through the gardening season last year the issues started. Each time after that has been horrible. I've spent more time trying to start it and keep it running that I have ever tilled with it. There's no way it could possibly have more than a few hours of tilling time on it. I've dumped out and replaced the gas/oil 3x, thinking maybe it was the gas. No...it's not the gas. It's just a piece of junk. It is not only the worst tiller I have ever owned, but probably the worst piece of machinery that I've ever owned. If Tractor Supply reads these, then I would challenge them to try to start my tiller in under 20 minutes and try to till with it for more than 10 minutes. It's funny that one of the questions they ask me when making this review is "did you read the reviews before purchase". I wish I would have, but I thought Tractor Supply sold more dependable products than this.
Date published: 2020-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice machine for tight spaces Nice little machine, it fits in tight places and allowed me to weed our big backyard bed with ease but also the small beds next to the house and around the front.
Date published: 2020-05-23
Rated 2 out of 5 by from I do no recommend I ordered it, got it. Do not recommend. Started up right gas everything within 2 minutes the tillers stopped and will not go one bit!
Date published: 2020-05-22
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Hi am having the same problem, cord if very hard to pull and does not want to pull all the way out, suggestions to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated, just bought last year and used once, very frustrating when I have to work to be done!

Asked by: brianne78
Hello Brianne, I am Kelsey with Earthquake, I'm sorry you are having troubles. Please give our Customer Service Department a call so we can assist with this issue. Thank you! 800-345-6007.
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-20

is this a four cycle engine?

Asked by: fraer
This is a 2 Cycle gas engine, if you are looking for a similar model you would be looking for the MC440 our part number is 12802 and this is a four cycle. Thank you!
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2019-04-27

I want to plant grass will it remove the native grass. So I can plant with new one San Agustin grass? 

Asked by: Mike412
It is more difficult to use a cultivator to till up sod. It will do it, but it will be a lot of work. You would be better off with a front tine or rear tine depending on the size of lawn you are working on. All tillers will not remove grass it will just break up the sod into smaller clumps. You would then need to go back and rake those clumps out.
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-09

describe edger attchment

Asked by: blondie2
The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the excessive matted layers of thatch that can prevent moisture, oxygen and nutrients from penetrating the soil and can harbor disease and insects. Use in Spring, Summer, and Fall to bring life and color back to your lawn. This is an attachment for the MC43, the Dethatcher Assembly replaces the tines on the tine assembly.
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-04

Will this work to break up ground? I don't need a huge area, but it's an area I just don't have the energy or strength to do by hand.

Asked by: bbgail
The MC43 isn't designed to break ground, its meant to cultivate soil is already broken. It may work to break some softer soil, but again that is not it's intended purpose. You would be looking for a tiller.
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2019-05-08

What is the gas to oil mix ratio recommended?

Asked by: 1fastpony
It is a 50:1 mix
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-16

What kind of gas do you use

Asked by: Butchw
Minimum 87 octane gasoline. 50:1 ratio with 2-cycle engine oil
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-21

where is the earthquake made?

Asked by: al 5678
Hi, we are a Wisconsin based company, with a customer service, design team, quality team, and sales staff. Most of our products are manufactured in China in our plants, but every thing is protyped and designed here and gets quality check there and here before distributed.
Answered by: Ardisam, Inc.
Date published: 2020-04-06
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