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Walt

10-25-2000 21:23:05




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Wife wants one of those mini-tillers for her small garden. Saw the Mantis($300), can get a Homelite for $219. I know they are not for virgin dirt. I have used a Mantis, but not sure if it is worth the extra $. Any comments appreciated.




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Jack B. Stockton

05-01-2002 20:38:16




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 Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to Walt, 10-25-2000 21:23:05  
Hi I am looking for a tiller catalog or parts book for a ford tiier Model #09Gn1114 Serial #563 it is a ford chain drive #RTT5

Thank You Jack B. Stockton



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Beverly Jansa

04-28-2002 20:57:29




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 Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to Walt, 10-25-2000 21:23:05  
I recently used an old two bladed mini tiller. It is electric and the only markings I can find is Garden Mark, Chicago,Illinios. It's so light weight and easy for me to use but I haven't been able to find one like it. Maybe you can help. The ones I've seen are much bigger than this one. My friend found it years ago and it still runs good.
I'd sure like to get one. Thank you, Beverly



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Cam

10-27-2000 13:25:38




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 Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to Walt, 10-25-2000 21:23:05  
May want to check out the Craftsman model also. My parents got one of those after considering the Mantis. Couldn't justify $300 for the mantis. I think the Craftman was under $180.



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AndyH

10-27-2000 10:10:23




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 Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to Walt, 10-25-2000 21:23:05  
My wife bought a Mantis last spring. Great little machine for small jobs. I wouldn't use it to rototill a whole garden (Unless you have too much time on your hands). I wasn't able to get it to bog down even when I used it to tear through clay or sod. Very well made. I feel it's worth the extra bucks. No, I don't work for the company that makes them.

-AndyH



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John in VA

10-26-2000 06:28:35




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 Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to Walt, 10-25-2000 21:23:05  
I bought the Homelite mini -- doesn't meet my expectations/needs. Maybe I expected too much, but was trying to use it as advertised, to till/turn-over existing flower beds. It's the right physical size, not enough power, it "bogs" down.

I bought the Homelite because it was cheaper than the Mantis. I never used a Mantis, so I can't compare the two. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.



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tim[in]

10-28-2000 01:58:19




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 Re: Re: Mini-Tillers in reply to John in VA, 10-26-2000 06:28:35  
i bought my mom one of these. a mantis an we tried it out on garden soil that hadnt been worked since spring,some along the lawnand in a flower bed. i was extremly impressed. i have no connection with the company, but from what i read here i made the right choice for once!!lol it didnt bog down and i was impressed with it. i was afraid the tines would bend and flex like noodles but they didnt. if my favorite big tiller goes i wouldnt hesitate to buy one of these.

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