Product Features:

• The commercial grade 2-cycle engine is powerful, reliable and utilizes push-button priming for easier starting.
• The patented reversible tines can be used to till down 10 inches or shallow cultivate the top 2 to 3 inches of soil.
• CARB compliant

Product Description:

Cultivates close to plants without disturbing roots; works great in narrow rows. Tines reverse for shallow cultivating top soil. Cushioned shock-absorbing grips for comfortable operation. One-piece, die-cast gearbox. Speed control and shutoff switch. Primer pump for fast, easy starts. Includes free border/edger kit. Includes border edge attachment. U.S.A.

Customer Reviews:
WOULD NOT STILL BE GRUBBING THE DIRT IF I DID NOT HAVE THIS CULTIVATOR
This is my twelfth season for using this tiller. To prepare my garden I use an ancient Troy built that has been going strong for about 18 years now (I bought it used) and it looks as if this Mantis two stroke is going to last just as long. To be honest, I am a rather lazy gardener and the job of all jobs I hate most is cultivating and weeding. This little machine has taken away almost all of the excuses I have for not having a neat, well tended garden. There are a couple of things you should know though before purchasing this little gem: First, this is not a machine that is suitable for breaking up new ground or ground that has not been tilled for several years. It simply is not built for that. Secondly, you should not let your mind wonder when using this cultivator. It can take out a garden plant in a flash if you loose control over it and indeed, if you are extremely inattentive, it certainly has the capability of taking off a toe or two...

March 21, 2009 (The Ozarks) | Rating: 5

Old Timer
I have owned my Mantis tiller for nearly 8 years now. I chose Mantis because I wanted a smaller tiller that did not require a lot of storage space. I also liked what I saw on tv commercials about the Mantis. My father had a much larger tiller of another brand that took up a lot of space and was incredibly heavy (but quite sturdy). He was going to give me his tiller when he stopped gardening, but after thinking long and hard about it, I decided to get the Mantis instead. Here is what I have learned about the Mantis in that time: 1. Mechanical: The tiller works great, starts in 2-3 pulls right out of the box. It takes mixed gas at a 50/1 ratio. Never use "old" gas or gas that is not the proper ratio. Over the years I have had some minor problems with it, mostly related to starting and idling. My recommendation is to clean or change the air filter regularly. The filter is easy to get at and oftentimes clogs with dirt and dust. Change spark plug every couple...

June 25, 2008 (Stamford, CT USA) | Rating: 5