For breaking up sod, you need a big strong tiller, but you need it only
once unless you move your garden. So I rent one for breaking up the sod.

Subsequent tilling is more like weeding with a hoe, so buying a small
tiller makes sense. I had a mantis that didn't last, and a Honda that
has run flawlessly for years.

John Q. Public wrote:
Hello,

I'm in the market for a new garden tiller. Something with a 5-8
horsepower engine, rear tine, and no more than $600 or so.....
I want this one to be the last I'll ever buy.

Who makes the most dependable ?
Availability of replacement parts is important also.

Opinions anybody ?

Thanks,

John