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"luriko" wrote in message ... I am thinking of getting a mantis tiller. It seems a bit small to me to do everything claimed. They look like they would work well in cultivated soil, but I am not so sure how they would fare in clay or uncultivated soil. Anybody own one or have any advise? I have rented the Mantis and two Honda models. I didn't like the Manis because it was too loud and bounced around a lot. By the time I was done my arms and back were tired just from trying to control the thing and my ears were ringing from the sound. It might be fine if your soil has already been cultivated, but not for tilling a new bed for the first time or a job of moderate size The similar sized Honda was a bit better, but only marginally so. I found the next size Honda to be superb for a small job. It was quiet and easy to handle, not bouncing all around. It also did a much better job. Here is a link: http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/M...ModelName=f220 I don't know how it compares in price to the Mantis, but it sure was a lot better. For as much as I use a tiller, it is cheaper to rent an adequate one than to buy an inexpensive, but unsatisfactory model. |
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