mantis 4-cycle honda tiller
589487
first of all the mantis tiller is a good tiller. but amazon shipped me a refurbished or a used item. it came to me with gas and oil in the box. it would not run under load and stalled in my garden. amazon would not give me my money back and wanted to ship me another tiller. i called mantis. they are sending me a NEW tiller. i recommend you deal with mantis as there service reps don't lie and don't run you around the flagpole for two weeks with your money in there pockets. my neighbor lady has a mantis and hers runs very well. this is why i ordered one. im disabled and i wanted one. but i never thought amazon would take advantage of me like this. i know if i shipped it back they would deduct a huge amount of return shipping off of my credit card. but mantis stepped up and did all of this for free. and i didn't have to pay a dime. this is a good tiller for small gardens and flower beds. shame on you amazon. ive been a loyal customer since 2008 and one of your phone geeks just cheesed me off. carl
682987
Purchased to replace a John Deere JS40. I've been used to a Briggs&Stratton 875 engine and rear wheel drive. Unboxing was easy. The only assembly was unfolding and setting the push handle in mowing position and attaching the engine throttle control. Husqvarna includes SAE 30 oil, while the Honda manual recommended 10W30. I've used the mower for one mowing and am writing the review now because I found few reviews or user provided information for it. The Honda GCV190 has started 1st pull every time. It is not as loud as the Briggs&Stratton 875 I've used the past 9 years. The mower is heavy. Even though the Honda engine is 190cc and provides over 8 ft.lbs of torque, it's not quite as fast as the Briggs&Stratton was on the JS40. It is fast enough when both front and rear drives are engaged. My most liked features include the adjustable handle which is easy to move and set to fit the users preference and allows storage in a tighter space possible.  The blade brake control is awesome. No more stopping and starting to move objects or to drive over rocks and concrete. The larger rear wheels helped more than I expected with raising the front wheels up over things with the mower being heavier than most you could buy. I liked the deck flush for cleanup before storing. The quick connect  to the deck is smooth and easy to attach and remove. This was a lot of $$$ for me to pay for a mower. The Huskvarna HU800AWDX appears to be worth it however as it will not wear you out operating it. If it lasts 10 years and with care and maintenance it should, it's a good value for the purchase price. I'll update the review after more use.
2817018
I purchased this tiller from Amazom and received it two days later using the free shipping method! Can't complain about shipping speed.

I assembled the tiller and used it to till my entire garden. In the past, I have rented a larger tiller for this. The Mantis handled the work like a trooper. The only drawback is that the weeds get tangled and I had to stop periodically to clean the tines. Since I need to stop to rest my back too, this was no problem. Also, if I had kept the weeds out last season, they wouldn't have been a problem. Now that I have my own Mantis, I can keep the weeds at bay.

Another reviewer commented that the Mantis pulls on your arms when you operate it. While that is true, I don't find it any more difficult to operate than a larger tiller. In fact, I think it is easier due to it's light weight. I can maneuver the Mantis much easier than heavier tillers.

I hold back one star because I think that the weed reducers and weed removal tool, sold seperately, should be standard equipment for every Mantis shipped from the manufacturer. Otherwise, this is an excellent machine.
387314
Hello, We bought this mower, and we're very happy with it.  Easy to control and cuts very well.  Honda Engine... 'Nuff Said!

This one is front wheel drive, which is built better and easier to control.  1 pull and you're off!!  :-)

We bought this exact mower last year, except it had rear wheel drive and 4 speed control.... the gear shift broke quickly... don't buy this model.
1990231
Nice-looking machine cuts grass very nicely, even, clean lines. Beware when u start it as the AWD took off on me. (Only have to hold the orange bars on top to start, the hanging black bail is speed control) I am using (TruFuel: 92 oct, no ethanol) and had no prob starting on first pull. The deck cleaning w/ hose attachment was convenient. The solid deck made it easy to quick spray when done too. U get the hang of this machine pretty quickly. One complaint is the oil port was a bit of a pain to access but with a large flathead to open it and small funnel to fill it, was up and rolling in no time. Will follow up at seasons end.
1103289
I received my Poulan Pro rear tine tiller yesterday. It was packaged well, assembled easily and cranked on the first pull. The construction appears to be very good. The tilling was easy and the soil was left in beautiful, even shape. This was an excellent purchase.
445786
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Great mower.  Starts and runs easily, mulches with no visible remaining clippings.  Trims on right or left, very easy to use with electric start and self-propelled feature.  Also starts manually first pull every time.
2627978
Great machine.  Replaced a 20 year old Mantis.  Honda 4 stroke is very good...one pull, off it goes.  The rototiller works well and the dethatcher is very effective and easy to use.
3966222
I tilled my entire back yard (50x50) , this little guy is fantastic. I am so surprised at the power and quality of the the machine. I say it is great to have in the tool shed if you have the room. I used an orange extension cords so I could easily see it as the dirt starts to kick up. It pulls up some pretty tough roots too! Every once and while you have to stop as with any tiller and clear the tines. but the job was well done and the yard is completely ready for reseeding. excellent machine. the cord is only a tiny hassle but not to much. so much easier then dealing with gas and oil and all the rest. I think if taken care of and kept clean and out of elements this machine is built to last.
709637
This small, but powerful tiller is perfect for my "postage-stamp size" garden.
Ordering was peacefully easy.  Delivery time exceeded my expectations!!!
 The  only reason I didn't give 5 stars is it is all I can handle.
But keep in mind I am only 74 yrs old!!!!!
1506353
I bought one of these Troy Bilt 6.4 amp electric tillers and it works like a charm. My garden is about 40' by 20'. this tlller did a great job. It is light weight and ez to clean up. No mixing gas and pulling starter cords. I highly recommend it for a small garden or flower bed. hbuckwood@yahoo.com
4877244
Fits my Honda Weed eater and Honda Tiller perfectly....
Tiller is 1st Generation FG100, 31cc Engine
Weed eater is a 1st Generation GX22 (purchased 1999), 22cc Engine
4827322
Good alternative to a gas-powered tiller, as I don't use it that often. It did a fine job chewing up some compacted clay with weeds growing in it. Overall, very pleased with my purchase.
1796424
Electric start is excellent. Rear wheel power is very poor. My brother has the same Lawn-Boy, and his rear wheel power is great. Plus, his Lawn-Boy cuts the grass better then made does. What happen to quality control?
3619754
I sold my rear tine tiller a few years ago and at times wished I had it.  Looked into the Mantis, bought it, love it.  It is my new favorite tool.  It is rare that you get more than you expected, but it happened here!  It is amazing.  For sure you get your money's worth with this machine.
3134887
I live in a town-home with limited storage space. I am tired of borrowing a tiller from friends or hand digging my gardens.  Too old or lazy not sure...I purchased this in hopes that it would satisfy my needs.  This tiller works like a champ. There is fuss with fuel or to start.  It cut through hard-pan clay better than my friends full size tiller and it is so much easier to use.
1774636
Just bought on, not the "E" model and it took a couple of uses to figure out how to move it. It is a big tiller. I leave the wheels engaged and lift the tines up, very easy to run it up a ramp to my garage and out to the garden rather than muscling it around. It should have a feature that disengages the tines... It moves slowly but pulverizes the soil in one pass so finishes quickly. Got it new for $200 at a store new so I am very happy.