On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:07:39 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote:

Rogerx wrote:
Okay, a little background, so you will understand my needs(or
question).

I had a 5hp rear tine tiller(a darling). I gave it to my son because
I am in my 70's and could not start and handle it any more. I bought
me a small Ryobi tiller(huge mistake). It will start and run for 30
minutes and then quit for the day(repair shops said there was nothing
wrong with it, until after the warranty was out. .you know how the
story goes).

I have a small tractor with a 42" tiller on it for initially
preparing the soil, but after the garden is planted I can't do
anything with it. And I can't use it in my flower beds.

QUESTION: What about an electric tiller, or battery operated one????
Anyone had any experience with them, go or bad. What is the brand
name of some?

Thanks in advance for your help. Rogerx


Hi Bob, me again. I just went down to Home Depot to look at that
Honda Tiller (FG-100a1). They had their display and one left in the
box and were closing them out for $199. Needless to say I bough it
and have been out tilling for the past two hours- It is exactly what
I was looking for. At least 200% better than the Ryobi, and starts so
easy. Thanks for your advice. Rogerx



I have a Mantis tiller that I bought 12 years ago, and I hate it. It
only worked well for one season. I have lots of 2-cycle equipment, and
the Mantis tiller is the only one I have trouble with. Also, it was
just a little too light and bounced around a lot when I could get it to run.

Last year I bought a little Honda 4-cycle tiller (model FG-100?), and it
is easy to start and is much easier to use than the Mantis. It is only
a couple of pounds heavier than the Mantis, but the extra weight makes a
big difference in the handling.

It has detachable transport wheels like a big front-tine tiller -- I
took them off of mine and I just carry the thing by the top handle, but
if it's too heavy for you to carry you can rool it around with the back
wheels.

Best regards,
Bob