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Mantis 7940 4-Cycle Gas Powered Cultivator, red
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Brand | Mantis |
Color | red |
Product Dimensions | 54"D x 14"W x 40"H |
Power Source | gas-powered |
Material | Metal |
About this item
- Comes with a handy carrying handle
- Entire unit weighs Only 24-pounds
- Handle Bars fold down for easy storage
- 5-Year consumer Warranty
- Come with standard kickstand
- Powerful Honda 4-cycle (gas only, no fuel mix required) 25cc engine spins the tines twice as fast as other tillers
- Weighs just 24 pounds. Tine speed up to 240 rpm
- Finger controlled throttle for infinite speed control and ease of operation
- The compact 9 inch width allows the tiller to get into tight spaces around your yard that larger tillers cannot get to.
- The unique, curvy tines can be used to till down 10 inches deep. Or, simply turn the tines around to shallow cultivate the top 2 to 3 inches of soil.
- Includes handy kickstand for steady placement when not in-use and for easy fueling
- Folds for easy transport and storage
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Light weight | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Maneuverability | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Easy to assemble | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Mantis Factory | MinadoStores | HIPA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | gas-powered | Gas Powered | Corded Electric | gas-powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
material | Metal | Alloy Steel | — | Metal, Plastic | Alloy Steel | Plastic |
operation mode | Manual | Electric | Electric | Manual | Electric | Electric |
weight | 24 pounds | 33 pounds | — | 34 pounds | — | 27.08 pounds |
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Brand | Mantis |
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Color | red |
Product Dimensions | 54"D x 14"W x 40"H |
Power Source | gas-powered |
Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 24 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Item Weight | 24 pounds |
Manufacturer | SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE INC |
ASIN | B00N6X9VY4 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 7940 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #46,126 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #37 in Power Tillers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Get to the fun part of gardening faster and easier than you ever dreamed possible! Easy to start, quiet and with no fuel mixing required, the Mantis 4-cycle Plus Tiller weighs only 24 pounds. It's one of the lightest small tillers you can buy. Featuring a premium 4-cycle engine powered by Honda, this lightweight powerhouse is tough enough to till through sod and compacted dirt, but is easy to carry, easy to start and easy to use. Forget old-time tillers - this work-saver has soft, sure-grip handles that are ergonomically flared for fatigue-free operation. Infinite speed means you can power your tiller up when you need to, or work more gently if the situation requires. Digging by hand or renting a giant, hard-to-handle behemoth tiller is no fun! Live your Dream Garden! The Mantis Tiller takes on heavyweight projects like busting established sod and compacted dirt or digging a planting hole with ease. The unique, curvy tines (blades) can till a full 10 inches deep. Then with a simple flip of the tines, you can precision-weed around delicate plants and seedlings! This is a gardening tool you'll use all season long! Don't hold back! Put this tiller through most any challenge! The Mantis Tiller is the tool you've been waiting for - the missing link to the greenhouse quality soil every successful garden needs. Convenient, Versatile, and Durable the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator features folding handle bars which make it convenient to store in a garage or tool shed. An innovative transmission design is what allows such a lightweight tool to provide heavyweight performance. Plus every tiller that comes out of our Southampton, PA facility is built with the lifetime service of the user in mind. Get the garden of your dreams. You can do it!
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Improper use or care of this tiller or failure to wear proper protection can result in serious injury. Read and understand the rules for safe operation and all instructions in this manual. Wear hearing and eye protection.
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Customers like the versatility, performance, and weight of the soil tiller cultivator. They mention that it's an excellent garden tool, it operates very well, and has enough torque to handle any job. They appreciate the ease of storage, ease of starting, and ease of use. However, some customers have different opinions on sturdiness.
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Customers like the performance of the soil tiller cultivator. For example, they say it starts easily, runs nice, and the kick stand works well. Some say it works like a vacuum cleaner and is perfect for gardening. It also works well on soils that aren't clay based and is easy to assemble.
"...Having said that, it does a fantastic job. I am highly impressed that such a small unit can do so much and do it effectively...." Read more
"...It's easy to use, quiet and does the job. Some of the clumps it would chew right through, some it would spit out the back...." Read more
"...Once assembled it was quite sturdy. The kickstand worked without issue - contrary to reviews...." Read more
"...This is not a cheap knock off; it’s a well made, well engineered mini garden tiller/cultivator with an engine that should last for years...." Read more
Customers find the soil tiller cultivator easy to use. They mention that it's simple to assemble, start, and operate. They also appreciate the included instructions, saying that no tools are necessary. The tiller is super maneuverable and can dig up anything. It's worth the added expense and switching between them is an easy and quick affair. Customers also say that it doesn't beat the operator up.
"...have been utterly worth the added expense, and switching between them is an easy and quick affair.My review was not solicited...." Read more
"...I was VERY IMPRESSED with this cute little tiller. It's easy to use, quiet and does the job...." Read more
"...A woman could run the tiller very easily and also start it. It is very easy to start, so that is not an issue either...." Read more
"...Assembly was relatively easy - just needed a wrench and small socket set. The tiller body and frame feel well built...." Read more
Customers like the transmission of the soil tiller cultivator. They say it has a lot of power for such a little machine, is light to handle, and has fewer pollutants. They also say it's highly capable and can till down 1 foot of depth.
"...For raised beds it's perfect. Small enough to easily fit but powerful enough to dig in break up the clumps...." Read more
"...Great size, folds up compact, reliable Honda engine, and plenty of power.I bought to start and maintain a 16x32’ garden plot...." Read more
"...It's extremely powerful and it's very easy to start. Changing from one tool to another on it takes only minutes...." Read more
"...This tiller started on the first pull, is less noisy and very powerful. I like the maneuverability of this tiller in tight spots...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the soil tiller cultivator. They mention that it is an excellent garden tool, great for gardening, installing landscaping beds, and trenching for rock borders. They also say it is good for maintaining a garden and has definitely extended their gardening years ahead. Customers also say that it's perfect for rebuilding all your gardens around the house and does a better job tilling their garden than other models.
"...the real value of this machine (for me, anyhow) lies in its ability to do double-duty. Or quadruple duty, I guess...." Read more
"...HONDA! It is a great tool.... my garden soil is now perfect and I will cross my fingers and put in more kale, cabbage, etc. Houston!..." Read more
"...First off it is low noise. Secondly, cultivate and till to your hearts content. Work you did not do, or dreaded doing, is EASY! '..." Read more
"...Great for gardening, installing landscaping beds, trenching for rock borders, Hell, I even used mine to dig a 3 foot deep trench for a drain-tiled..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the soil tiller cultivator to be very light. They say it's easy to handle, and the light weight still allows for very deep tilling. Customers also mention that the machine is portable and handy.
"...In spite of its relatively lightweight status (24lbs I think?),..." Read more
"...It's very light. My wife would have no trouble carrying it from place to place nor handling it in the garden...." Read more
"...Still starts right up... of course, Honda... So light I can carry it anywhere. Put in the back of the car...." Read more
"...Changing from one tool to another on it takes only minutes. Very light weight and easy to control." Read more
Customers find the engine of the soil tiller cultivator easy to start. They mention that the tines change out with absolutely no problem, and the tiller starts right up. Some say that the engine seems to start up well every time, and is reliable. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of starting.
"...The tiller basically handles itself, so all you are left to do is stand behind it with your hand on the throttle/handlebars...." Read more
"...Same opinion. Starts easily even after sitting idle for a month or two. Does a perfect job of getting new ground ready for beans...." Read more
"...The tiller starts on the first pull, is easy to maneuver in small spaces and tight turns, and does an excellent job in fluffing the soil...." Read more
"...Starts easily. Not too hard to assemble, take your time and go step by step...." Read more
Customers like the ease of storage of the soil tiller cultivator. They say it is small enough to fit in small garden beds, does a great job for being so small, and is a perfect fit for their yard. The handle folds, and it takes up little space in their shed. It is also the best for getting into tight spaces and pulverizing dirt. Customers also mention that it may be small and cute, but it's a workout.
"...It's a keeper.For raised beds it's perfect. Small enough to easily fit but powerful enough to dig in break up the clumps...." Read more
"...It’ll dig in a hurry.Make no mistake though. It may be small and cute, but it’s a workout if you’re using it to do any real task...." Read more
"...It has a nice kickstand for both storage and also while you are running it, the kickstand provides excellent stability and takes the muscle out of..." Read more
"...4. It stores well but I suspect that one should empty the gas tank when storing at the end of the season so the water in the alcohol in gasoline..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the soil tiller cultivator. Some mention it's heavy duty, highly reliable, and easy to start. They're also impresseded with the quality and solid kick stand. However, others say that the quality is in short supply, the product isn't strong enough, and the electric wires for the shut off are flimsy.
"...Great size, folds up compact, reliable Honda engine, and plenty of power.I bought to start and maintain a 16x32’ garden plot...." Read more
"...1. The clips that hold on the wheels are not of the best quality and may likely fall off. Better have some spares...." Read more
"...The tiller body and frame feel well built. Once assembled it was quite sturdy. The kickstand worked without issue - contrary to reviews...." Read more
"...This is not a cheap knock off; it’s a well made, well engineered mini garden tiller/cultivator with an engine that should last for years...." Read more
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In spite of its relatively lightweight status (24lbs I think?), it did a surprisingly good job of digging into the heavily compacted dirt and clay in my yard. Doubly so because of roots I asked it to go through, leftover from the four trees we cut down. I do have a few recommendations for getting the most out of it:
(1) Make liberal use of the ability to easily reverse the blades back and forth from “cultivating mode” into “tilling mode.” The cultivator mode made a HUGE difference in being able to cut through tree and plant roots without tangling and/or jamming every few seconds. Once the roots and plants are well dealt with, a quick return to the more aggressive tiller mode churns more deeply in very short order. NOTE: this also reduces the amount of bouncing that seemed to irritate some other reviewers. And me. :-)
(2) Take your time and let it do its thing. Some want to make a single quick pass and then wonder why it only takes off an inch or so of the hard compacted top layer. Remember that it is, after all, a MINI tiller. Give it a moment, pull it back and forth a few feet to remove some of the dirt pile that builds up under the tines, and it will settle in for the deeper churn right quickly.
(3) Get the kickstand. It’s too convenient to skip.
(4) I think the real value of this machine (for me, anyhow) lies in its ability to do double-duty. Or quadruple duty, I guess. Treat yourself to the attachments. The power rake, edger, and aerator attachments are fantastically effective additions that really round out the Mantis’s capacity and utility in the yard, turning it into a true year-around workhorse. The attachments have been utterly worth the added expense, and switching between them is an easy and quick affair.
My review was not solicited. I am submitting this review only because I am so tickled with it’s performance. The only criticism I can offer so far regards the less than perfect directions for assembly. Some of the nuts did not match what was described or displayed in the directions, and the wording was not entirely intuitive in every instance. Having said that, a little looking at what I had in the box made it clear enough what was needed, and it worked out just fine.
The only caution I would have for potential purchasers is the size. This isn’t a critique of the unit itself so much as a cautionary comment to make sure it is what you want. It does a fantastic job for a mini tiller. But it is a mini tiller. My house sits on just shy of 1/3-acre and it takes a long time to work my entire lawn in any mode. If I had more storage room, I’d be wanting their larger model. Especially if my plan were to till the entire yard. Having said that, it does a fantastic job. I am highly impressed that such a small unit can do so much and do it effectively.
The amount of time, effort, and money this Mantis has saved me has made me a huge fan. Far better machine than some of the other tillers I have used in the past and I couldn’t be more tickled with my purchase!
I was VERY IMPRESSED with this cute little tiller. It's easy to use, quiet and does the job. Some of the clumps it would chew right through, some it would spit out the back. The most ornery ones I shook the dirt out of and threw into the compost bin. The huge majority were chewed up and spit out. It's a keeper.
For raised beds it's perfect. Small enough to easily fit but powerful enough to dig in break up the clumps.
It does collect longer grasses which get wrapped around the tines shaft. I stopped periodically to unclog the tines. I view this not as a fault of the tiller but as penance for neglecting the garden for so long.
The Honda motor is easy to start, quiet and plenty powerful enough to do the job. It only bogged down once when there were so many weeds and grass wrapped in the tines it couldn't turn.
It's very light. My wife would have no trouble carrying it from place to place nor handling it in the garden. Seeing how yesterday was Mother's Day, I didn't offer her the "opportunity" to try out the Mantis. I think she will be comfortable using it however.
Great size, folds up compact, reliable Honda engine, and plenty of power.
I bought to start and maintain a 16x32’ garden plot. Admittedly I used the rental to break ground- grass and all.
Rather than using pure torque and weight, this relies on super sharp blades and speed to get the job done. It’ll dig in a hurry.
Make no mistake though. It may be small and cute, but it’s a workout if you’re using it to do any real task. Buying it for your aging parents (or self) might be counterproductive. Hitting any kind of solid obstacle (large roots, rocks, edging) will cause the machine to jump up more than you’d expect. It can be quite the handful.
I didn’t want a big bulky piece of equipment taking up lots of space for something that would be used a few times per year. Despite likley being undersized for my application, it’s comfortable to use and fits the bill nicely.
One of the nicest features is the well-balanced handle. If you have a garden that is in a corner where you cannot turn around a tiller like mine, you simply till a row, pick it up, and start the next row.
The engine is super quiet and it runs an incredible one hour on the small gas tank. The tiller basically handles itself, so all you are left to do is stand behind it with your hand on the throttle/handlebars. A woman could run the tiller very easily and also start it. It is very easy to start, so that is not an issue either.
I would buy this product without hesitation. It may seem small, but it took me approximately 1 hour to till my 30X10 garden. Mantis had a larger 16" with a 31CC Honda and they discontinued it. After using this one, I can see why. It pretty much fits the bill for any small garden and for any operator especially if turning a traditional wheeled tiller is not an option.
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Doing some more research, this is still the best option on the market for a small tiller that will till deeply. When I saw Mantis offered a 4-cycle engine (no more 50:1 oil mixing) using a Honda engine (regarded as one of the best small equipment engine manufacturers you can get), I decided to get the upgraded version of this tiller.
Package showed up via UPS within a week of ordering it - faster than the expected delivery time they originally advertised. Didn't take too long to assemble it (attach handles and kickstand, really). Used it yesterday for the first time and works like my original did 18 years ago, if not even better with the 4-cycle engine. Very pleased with it. If tilling in heavy weeds, you will have to stop from time to time to clear the weeds that get wrapped around the shaft, but is relatively easy just by taking off the tines and cleaning it out.
One concerning item is that it was tagged with a warning on the engine to avoid gas with ethanol, which is not an easy task since most places in Canada have now mandated 10% ethanol in gas...and many companies also use it as an octane booster. Issue with ethanol is that on some engine components (some plastics), it dissolves and picks up traces of the plastic molecule and when burnt, will gum up the carb and other systems over time. One upgrade might be a metal fuel tank as is likely the greatest exposure and don't see people draining the tank between uses.
Overall though, very pleased with it...