I was listening to public radio's talk show called "Garden Talk" where Jean-Martin Fortier was a guest, and he is the author of a book "The Market Garden". He and his wife have a very successeful business on a limited amount of land, and don't use a tractor. He recommended this tool. I have a Troy build Horse tiller that makes quick work of tilling. I deal with the weed seeds by solarizing with black tarps. It keeps the moiture in the ground,and the weeds germinate, but die for lack of sun. works good for me. I put a layer of compost on top of the soil, then the tarp, and let the worms do the work.