For years I’ve used a Troy-Bilt tiller to till our garden. But I am the only one in the family who can use it. And since there are tilling needs throughout the year, and I am often on travel, we tried, and were disappointed by, those cheap tiny tillers at home improvement stores. But we are very happy with our Mantis tiller (we got the Mantis 7262-15-02 4-Cycle Honda Gas Powered Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand
This tiller is smaller than normal tillers, but larger than those tiny home improvement store tillers. The big tillers are too big for everyone to use and the really tiny tillers only seem useful in flower beds with potting soil. But everyone in the family can use and control the Mantis tiller. Also, it is strong enough to use in the garden. Not too big, not too small — just right!
We really love the convenience of not having to mix the gas and oil. They are separate, and that’s a lot less hassle.
The handle is not too tall, which means the everyone in the family can use it comfortably.
We found the engine to be much quieter than either the Troy-bilt or the tiny home improvement store ones.
There are a decent number of tines, and they really do the job of tearing into the soil.
So we really enjoy our Mantis tiller, especially since anyone in our family can use it throughout the year.
Mantis 7262-15-02 4-Cycle Honda Gas Powered Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand