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Tiller,....... NO not a Tiller Front Blade!!!
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One of my neighbors has the little MANTIS and swears it is the greatest thing ever.
http://mantisgardentools.com/home.asp
http://mantisgardentools.com/home.asp
DON'T get the Troy-Bilt version. I had the 2 cycle model from about 10 years ago. Very weak, poorly sealed worm drive tranny. Mine froze after about 50 hours. TB would not warranty it beacuse they said it wasn't maintained. (which is bs, but you are at the mercy of the mechanic's opinion of the failure)
The ECHO (Mantis) is much more durable. I would like to try the Stihl unit, though.
The ECHO (Mantis) is much more durable. I would like to try the Stihl unit, though.
I have the Honda and would say it's a good machine. When I purchased, it was down to the Mantis or the Honda. The reviews I read said they were about equal in power but the Honda is much quieter (4-cycle) and has less vibration.
It starts on first pull and runs flawlessly. I wouldn't use it for breaking ground but it'll dig OK in a garden or such.
It starts on first pull and runs flawlessly. I wouldn't use it for breaking ground but it'll dig OK in a garden or such.
jwstewar
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I have the Ryobi (now MTD) version that goes on the end of my weedwacker. My F-I-L has the Mantis. My Ryobi is 4 cycle and his Mantis is 2 cycle. My Ryobi starts easier and runs quieter w/ more power than his Mantis even though my Ryboi has probably 50x the hours on it as I also use the motor for weedeating. I also think my Ryobi does a better job and is easier to use than his Mantis. I wouldn't trade my Ryobi for his Mantis. We've done a lot of work around here with that little Ryobi.
Ryobi 2 cycle hand held, non convertible. This thing is great. Been using it about 4 years now, still works great.