The Yard Machines 2-Cycle 1 HP Cultivator is a handy solution for your tilling needs with its 8-inch heat-treated steel tines and plow-type handle that gives you added control. EZ-pull starting and a maintenance-free heavy-duty gearbox eliminate frustration, and you can adjust the width of the tines from 6 to 10-1/4 inches. This cultivator is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
Price: $199.99
Customer Reviews
wow, tough little machine- A+
Hi- I’m not sure what issues the others have had with this machine, but it’s awesome. I’ve been using the one I bought new for about 3 years now at my home and honestly it’s been worked hard and a little abused… but it works as well as brand new. I use it to clear raw land by helping dig out roots, to help grade soil, to make new garden space, etc. My neighbor has seen the results & asked me where I got it. The only negative I can see is the lack of available attachments- I’d like to see an aerator, edger & dethatching attachment for it.
Yard Machines 121 Cultivator
I placed an order for 1 Yard Machines 121 Cultivator and received 2. I sent 1 back. I opened the shipping box and found it had no back wheels as shown in the advertisement, on the shipping box, and on the instructions inside. I called Amazon and explained the situation and they said they would send me another. Well, they did. Exactly the same. It had an 8″ roller instead of the two wheels as advertised. I returned that one too. Amazon did return my money. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS TRANSACTION.
mini rotor tiller
I can’t review it yet because it is winter here and we haven’t been able to use it. I am sure we’ll love it. Friends own one and they convinced us we need to purchase one for ourselves.
We have Added videos to our site. I will be adding videos about garden tillers as we get them.
Here is a good one on a small mantis garden tiller. For the size garden this guy has he could actually have used a bigger garden tiller but it still got the job done. We do not recommend disconnecting the switch like he did.
Well it is that time of year again and you are getting ready to plant your garden. As you dig your garden tiller out of the corner of the garage you notice it is full of cobwebs. Looks like you will have to perform some garden tiller maintenance.
So what sort of maintenance do you have to do before starting up your garden tiller for the first time? A lot has to do with the way you prepared your garden tiller for the winter storage. If you drained the fuel or added Sta-Bil to the gasoline you are in better shape than most people.
First it is always recommended that you follow the manufactures guidance. This procedure should be used as a general guideline.
The first thin I always do is give my garden tiller a good washing to get the dust off of it. Next for safety I pull the spark plug wire off. If you did not drain your fuel you will have to now. The best way is to remove the fuel line from the tank and let it drain outside away from anything electrical. Including your cell phone.
Some carburetors have a spring loaded drain on the bottom of the float bowl. If yours has one hold a rag underneath the drain and press in letting the gas drain into the rag. If you have an inline fuel filter it should also be checked or replaced at this time.
Next you will want to clean the air filter. Your garden tiller operates in dusty conditions so it is very important to keep your air filter clean. If you garden tiller has a 2 stage filter remove the both and tap the paper inner filter on the ground to shake out any dirt. Take the foam outer filter and wash it with soap and water. Let it dry thoroughly the re-oil it. Placing it in a plastic bag and adding a little light motor oil, work it into the foam and remove can do this.
Now we move on to the spark plug. Remove it and replace it with the same number that is on the old one. Make sure you check the spark plug gap and set it before re-installing. Most are pre-set from the manufacture but it never hurts to check. You should also place a small amount of ant seize compound on the threads of the spark plug before installing.
Make sure you do not have any gasoline or oil anywhere on your garden till that you may have spilled while working on it. If you do make sure it is completely cleaned off before attempting to start your motor. You can now re-connect you spark plug wire.
Add fresh fuel and check your oil level. Check for leaks. If everything looks good your garden tiller is ready to fire up. Start it and let it warm up. Shut it off and double check for leaks and oil level. If everything looks good your garden tiller is ready for use.
The Poulan Pro 6.5-horsepower rear tine tiller is a professional grade tiller with dual rotating 17-inch tines and tough 13-inch lug tires for better traction. The powerful 5.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine offers plenty of tilling power, and features an Intek Overhead Valve (OHV) for a cooler running and fuel efficient engine. The tiller also comes with a 7-position spring-loaded depth stake for precision tilling and is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
Garden tiller
The tiller arived in good shape. I started it and it ran
fine. I haven’t used it yet, but I have great expectations.
The tiller tines can rotate in both directions which
is what I wanted.
outstanding
The area I have to till is like concrete. This tiller just went through it with no effort at all
This tiller has made gardening easier for millions, the Mantis Tiller was originally designed to help professional landscapers get their jobs done more quickly.
The unit’s durable, 20-pound tiller is a favorite of home gardeners all over the world. A reliable, easy-to-start engine features a true commercial-grade design with pushbutton priming for quick, easy starts, time after time.
Equipped with a throttle-activated centrifugal clutch, the tines engage only when the throttle is squeezed, for more control and no threat of the runaway tiller. The unit’s compact design makes it easy to till in tight quarters, flush with garage walls, inside raised garden beds, and snugly into sharp corners. And, at just 20 pounds, the Mantis weighs less than other tillers with no sacrifice in power.
A 10-inch tilling depth means deeper working soil for healthier gardens. With the tiller revolving at 240 rpm, the tines make fast work of many gardening chores, easily cultivating or weeding a 30-by-40-foot garden in 20 minutes. Best of all, a patented, reversible serpentine pattern helps the Mantis dig deep into even the hardest soil, instead of bouncing around with no effect as inferior models do. Mantis covers the tines with a lifetime guarantee.
Customer Reviews
Electric refurbished model
I am not one to write reviews, but i was so impressed with this tiller that i had to. I don’t know how i gardened so long without it. It is excellent at seed bed prep. One pass is all it takes. It just pulverized the soil in my raised beds. I also tried it in my wifes flower bed (i was looking for places to play with it)it did just as well in the rocky root strewn soil. It spit rocks out behind it and ground up 3/8 inch roots. It has a lot of tourqe for an electric motor. It is quiet of course. I checked all the different brands before buying the Mantis. I think it is the best value with the warranty etc. Mine came with the edger but i haven’t tried it yet. I also just ordered the aerator.
I would suggest it even for large gardens because of the seed bed prep and the tilling depth. 10 inches easy.
small garden tiller
The mantis does very well for what it is intended. It’s a lightweight tiller and is excellent for small gardens. I have a small lot in an urban setting and I could use this tiller at 4 o’clock in the morning and my neighbors wouldn’t know it. The electric motor is that quiet.
Don’t expect it to till a field the size of a commercial garden it’s too small and would take you forever.
Mantis electric tiler
Very easy to use. It’s a real workhorse. I am pleased with it.
Troy-Bilt, Tuffy, Rear-Tine Tiller, 4.0 Tecumseh OHV Engine, Counter-Rotating Tines, All-Gear Drive With Cast-Iron Transmission, 1 Forward Speed, 10″ AG Tires, 16 Blade, 10″ Diameter, Bolo Tines, Adjustable Tilling Depth Up To 6″, 14″ Tilling Width, Single-Hand Operation, Optional Bumper Available, Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Features
Rear Tine Tiller
Counter Rotating Tines
4.0 HP Tecumseh engine
10″ Diameter Bolo Tines
15″ Tine Shield
Price: $499.99
Customer Reviews
Even better than expected!
This ended up being a terrific purchase. This tiller is small enough to be manageable (I’m only 5′3″), and it easily dug through our hard Georgia clay that is literally filled with rocks. I can hardly wait to use it again - I highly recommend it.
The only down-side was the shipping. The company only delivered between 8 and 5 Monday-Friday. We missed the first attempt at shipment, but the driver was kind enough to come back to our house after he finished his route.
Troy-Bilt Tiller is amazing
I am in love with this tiller. The counter-rotating times are a quantum leap forward from the standard. You can literally drink a beer while tilling even in virgin ground!
Good Machine
Fast shipping and easy to assemble. My yard is red clay and this machine tilled my garden area with minimal effort. My wife uses it for all her flower beds and has no problems. Great product for the money
Posted by Homer on April 6th, 2007 — Posted in Garden Tiller
Welcome to My Garden Tiller Site
I Have worked in the garden business for many years. One of the biggest questions we had is what garden tiller should I buy.
Seem there are so many different types and styles. It can be a hard choice to make. There are not a lot of sites providing information on garden tillers so I decided to build this with the hope of helping people decide on there first garden tiller. Or upgrading to a better one.
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