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BlackStone TE-400

BlackStone's larger corded electric tiller: a 1200 W single-phase motor driving six rows of hoes (24 blades) to a 40 cm working width, 9.6 kg, with direct single-speed drive in an oil bath. A step up in width and rotor count from the TE-360, still aimed at soft, previously tilled soil rather than firm ground. Motor power, 40 cm width and 9.6 kg weight verified via BlackStone/AgriEuro.

Indicative price
£120–£170

BlackStone TE-400 electric tiller
AgriEuro

Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.

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Who it's for

Best for: Soft vegetable beds and borders wanting a wider electric cut than the TE-360.

Strengths

  • Wider 40 cm cut with six rotor rows
  • Light at 9.6 kg
  • Mains-electric: no fuel, low noise
  • Cheap to buy and run

Trade-offs

  • Corded — limited by cable reach
  • Not for hard or untilled ground
  • Hobby-grade build

Specifications

Specifications for TE-400
Category Electric cultivator
Type Front-tine · Electric / cordless cultivator
Power source Electric (corded)
Motor Electric (corded, 1200 W mains)
Power output 1.2 kW
Working width 40 cm
Weight 9.6 kg
Status Current model
Indicative price £120–£170
Price basis Dealer quote

Front-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.

TE-400 — your questions

How much does the BlackStone TE-400 cost?

The indicative price is £120–£170, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.

What size plot is the TE-400 suited to?

Soft vegetable beds and borders wanting a wider electric cut than the TE-360. With a 40 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.

Is the TE-400 petrol, diesel or electric?

It is electric (corded) (Electric (corded, 1200 W mains)). That means quiet running, no fuel or oil, and easy starting — at the cost of working time per charge and outright grunt on hard ground.