"mgbgt" wrote in message ...
I'm looking into purchasing a new rear tine tiller this spring and would
like to get some recommendation as well as pro's & con's of some of the more
popular brands seen for sale such as Troy Bilt, MTD, Sears Craftsman,
Yardman. My garden is fairly large (about 50' X 150') and would like to
retire my antique front tine tiller not to mention save my arms & back from
the extreme workout.

Thanks,
Don

Good explanations here of diff between forward/counter rotating tines
tillers.
If you choose one or the other, I would go with counter rotating, rear
tined tiller for excellent ground breaking capabilities. If the garden
is already well established, then forward rotating tines seems
preferable because it will power compost much better. I have a Sears
craftsman 5hp rear counter rotating tine tiller that I am very happy
with, but wish I had bought the 8hp.