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HomeGarden StoreMowers, Tillers & MoreTillersMantis 7262-00-02 4-Cycle Honda Gas-Powered Tiller/Cultivator |
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| Customer Reviews: | | Average Customer Review: ( 14 customer reviews )
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 I love it! Jul 23, 2007
By S. Bhaskaran
We are avid gardeners and creating beds the old-fashion way using a fork was back-breaking. This little tiller is the does the nice edging and the tilling!
In cold weather, the 4-cycle engine fires-up after a few pulls. When warm, a single pull is all that is required. It weighs about 20lbs and is easy to maneuver. The changing of times to the edger attachment takes less than a minute.
The tines are super strong! We have very rocky soil and to my surprise, the tines have lasted this long! Tilling has never been so easy. Mantis has created a product that almost every gardener can use. We are more than satisfied with it!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Quieter, less fumes, no need to mix oil/gas May 26, 2006
By dancedoc
Overall, I love this tiller. Compared to the 2 cycle engine, it seems to be much quieter, and the emissions are less. (Direct comparison in the dealership, in addition to what I read). I have other 4 cycle machines that take regular gas, so the convenience of just adding gas is nice. If you have a lot of 2 cycle machines that all use the same oil/gas ratio, and you keep a can filled with that, than you will probably be happier with the 2 cycyle Mantis (it's significantly less $)
As far as its function, it turns over a 12x4 raised bed for the garden in a few minutes easily, much nicer than doing it by hand like I used too! I can get all my beds ready for spring planting in less than an hour. It is not powerful enough to till established sod or thick vegetation, so if you are looking to start a new bed, consider renting a BIG monster tiller for the task, or using the lasagna gardening technique.
28 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Bad Choice Apr 11, 2007
By Barry Phurrough
I used the tiller 1 time. After that time it sat for 1 week. All the oil leaked into the cylinder. Mantis would not repair or refund. Honda did not know how to fix. Mantis said they would send a new tiller but never received. Suggest not dealing with Mantis products because of poor customer service.
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Do Not Buy This Machine May 26, 2010
By Mr. Bean
"Coffee Roaster"
Bought one of these 4 years ago. Have had a problem from day one. Oil spewed from the spark arrestor. Covered under warranty. This year ran Ok but there has been a gradual loss of power over the past three years. After running it for about 1 hour this year I could not start the engine. Brought it in for service. Needed a new carburetor (only about 35 hours on the engine). Still had problems- replaced pistons and head gasket. $300 in repairs, started right up and ran about 5 minutes, then would stall out when I tried to start tilling.
Repair company has no idea what else is wrong. Called Mantis who said to call Honda - talk about passing the buck. The number they gave me for Honda was not working.
I have had used Mantis tillers for 25 years. But my run with them is finished!
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Tiller review Aug 12, 2006
By J. Seidel
Was happy with the ease of assembly and clear insructions. Engine started fairly easily and is quiet. I had used an old Mantis before and the new 4 stroke Honda is a nice improvement. Works very well on good garden soil. It doesn't have the power or weight to take on rocky soil or too many tough roots. Overall a good product and a labor saver for my modest garden.
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