La Campagnole® "Market Gardener" with fixed counter teeth

La Campagnole® Maraîcher with fixed counter-teeth is designed for plots over 300 m² and for heavy, clay or compacted soils: 80 cm wide, fixed counter-teeth that fracture even the most resistant clay clods, and pneumatic Ø 26 cm wheels that provide optimum stability and flotation on wide market garden beds.

BENEFITS

✅ 80 cm wide ;

✅ Fixed counter-teeth — suited to heavy, clay soils ;

✅ Pneumatic Ø 26 cm wheels — optimum stability and comfort on wide beds ;

✅ No engine — complete silence, no fuel, no emissions, zero mechanical maintenance ;

✅ Does not invert the soil — structure preserved, soil life undisturbed ;

✅ Suited to large plots (> 300 m²) — market gardens, horticulture, smallholdings ;

✅ Lifetime weld guarantee — free repairs for life ;

✅ Made in Aveyron — artisanal and professional quality.

HOW TO USE

• Work preferably after rain or on slightly moist soil ;
• Position La Campagnole at the start of the bed, wheels on the ground ;
• Push forward to drive all 8 tines to full depth ;
• Pull back: the fixed counter-teeth fracture clods and bring stones and roots to the surface ;
• Advance 5 to 15 cm depending on the desired finish and repeat ;
• For very compacted soils, a first shallow pass prepares a deeper second pass ;
• Use in preparation of seedbeds or planting beds.

MAINTENANCE

• Rinse tines, counter-teeth and frame with clean water after each use, or brush the fork with a suitable wire brush ;
• Allow to dry before storing to prevent corrosion ;
• Protect the wooden handle with linseed oil once or twice a year ;
• Grease the wheel axles with vegetable oil.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Maraîcher 80 cm and the Gardener 50 cm?

The Maraîcher is wider (80 cm vs 50 cm), fitted with pneumatic Ø 26 cm wheels for better stability on wide beds, and suited to plots over 300 m². The Gardener is more manoeuvrable, lighter and designed for smaller spaces and home gardeners. For professional or semi-professional use on large plots, the Maraîcher is the better choice.

Can the Maraîcher replace a rotary tiller on a smallholding?

On reasonable areas (up to 1,000–2,000 m² depending on the user's physical condition), yes — especially in intensive market gardening on permanent beds where the soil is maintained regularly. It does not invert the soil, which is often desirable in permaculture and agroecology. It remains a manual tool: beyond 2,000 m² on initial preparation of very compacted ground, a motorised pass may be needed.

Why choose fixed counter-teeth rather than springs on the Maraîcher?

Fixed counter-teeth are recommended for heavy, clay soils: their rigidity fractures compact clods more effectively. If your soil is light, sandy or stony, the spring counter-tooth version is preferable — the springs eject stones and roots without jamming.

What is the advantage of the Maraîcher's pneumatic wheels over the Gardener's rigid wheels?

The pneumatic Ø 26 cm wheels absorb ground irregularities and roll more easily over ridges, furrows and bed edges. On large plots, they reduce transport fatigue and provide better lateral stability during work.