Fiskars Xact Hand Cultivator
- Stainless steel head, resists rust
- Manual hand tool, no power source
- 17 inches tall, 8 wide, 5 deep
- 9.76 ounces, weighted handle for balance
- SoftGrip handle with several grip positions
- One cultivator listed, no other components
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact hand cultivator for loosening and aerating soil in beds and borders. It is a short manual tool, so large areas and hard ground will take real effort.
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ASIN: B087RNMSYKModel: 315510-1001Category: Cultivators & Tillers
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Overview
Not a powered tiller, the Fiskars Xact is a hand cultivator with deep, curved tines on a stainless steel head. The head is fastened to a weighted handle with several grip positions, and a hang hole lets it be stored on a hook.
Curved tines work through loose beds to break up the surface, aerate the soil and pull small weeds. The stainless steel head resists rust, which matters in a damp shed. The limit is leverage: it is a short tool for close work, not for turning over compacted ground across a yard.
Who it's for
Small beds, borders and containers are where a hand cultivator earns its place in the tool shed. Gardeners who dislike kneeling should look at a long-handled tool, and anyone clearing a big vegetable plot will want more leverage than a short grip gives.
Pros and cons
- Curved tines loosen and aerate soil
- Stainless steel head resists rust
- SoftGrip handle with several grip positions
- Weighted handle improves balance
- Short handle means low, close work
- Manual effort only, limited leverage on hard ground
- Sold as a single tool, no accessories
Performance notes
Deep, curved tines dig in as the tool is drawn through the soil, breaking up the top layer and lifting small weeds. The weighted handle shifts balance toward the head, which helps the tines bite with less wrist effort. Results depend on soil moisture, since dry, compacted ground resists any hand tool.
Specifications
| Model | 315510-1001 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5 x 8 x 17 inches |
| Weight | 9.76 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Color | Black and silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hand cultivator |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Item Type Name | Hand garden cultivator |
| Item Highlight | Loosens and aerates soil, SoftGrip handle, hang hole for storage |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiskars Xact a powered tiller?
No. The listing gives both the power source and the operation mode as manual, so all the work comes from your arm. It is a hand cultivator for loosening soil, aerating it and removing weeds.
How do I store the Xact cultivator?
A hang hole in the handle lets it hang on a hook or nail, as the listing describes.