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.)
Cost: $60-$220, depending size, number of tines, quality, etc.
Impairment Category: Back, Strength/endurance
Suppliers
Valley Oak Tool Company
Address: P.O, Box 301 (773 Sierra View Way)Chico, CA 95927
Website: http://www.valleyoaktool.com/
Email: info@valleyoaktool.com
Phone: 530-342-6188
Meadow Creature, LLC
Address: P.O. Box 2112 (18850 103rd Avenue SW)Vashon, WA 98070
Website: http://www.meadowcreature.com/
Email: sales@meadowcreature.com
Phone: 360-329-2250
Lee Valley Tools, Ltd
Address: P.O. Box 6295, Sta. J (1090 Morrison Drive)Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1T4
Canada
Website: http://www.leevalley.com/
Email: customerservice@leevalley.com
Phone: 800-267-8767
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Address: 955 Benton AvenueWinslow, ME 04901
Website: http://www.johnnyseeds.com/
Email: service@johnnyseeds.com
Phone: 877-564-6697
207-861-3900 Fax: 800-738-6314
CobraHead LLC
Address: P.O. Box 519 (W9545 U.S. Highway 18)Cambridge, WI 53523
Website: http://www.cobrahead.com/
Email: info@cobrahead.com
Phone: 866-962-6272
608-423-9119 Fax: 608-423-4884
Bully Tools, Incorporated
Address: 14 Technology WaySteubenville, OH 43952
Website: http://www.bullytools.com/
Email: support@bullytools.zendesk.com
Last updated: 12/17/2024