Mantis Tiller Reviews

Cultivates close to plants without disturbing roots; works great in narrow rows. Tines reverse for shallow cultivating top soil. Cushioned shock-absorbing grips for comfortable operation. One-piece, die-cast gearbox. Speed control and shutoff switch. Primer pump for fast, easy starts. Includes free border/edger kit. Includes border edge attachment. U.S.A.
You'll be ready to garden all year round with the Mantis 7225-00-02 Two-Cycle Gas-Powered Tiller/Cultivator. With a powerful engine, durable tines, and compact profile, the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator is ideal for creating new gardens, tilling in narrow rows and raised beds, or along fences. Whether you're a first-time gardener breaking through new ground or a veteran green thumb, the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator will help you maintain a bountiful garden for years to come.

At nine inches wide, this tool is perfect for tilling in narrow rows. View larger.

Master and amateur gardeners alike find it handy for both new and established gardens. View larger.

Powerful but Easy to Control
Don't be fooled by the small, compact design of the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator. Though it weighs a mere 20 pounds and has a width of only nine inches, the Mantis is powerful, thanks to its two-cycle, commercial-grade gas engine.

A reliable push-button primer will get you started, but the tines won't move until you squeeze the throttle. Once you've activated the throttle, the patented serpentine tines spin at up to 240 RPM to break through sod--even hard clay--tilling down to a depth of 10 inches.

The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator makes it easy to maintain your garden. Simply reverse the tines to shallow-cultivate depths of up to three inches--it's much faster than using hand tools. And because it tills a nine-inch-wide path, this tool is especially useful in tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas. That's a real advantage for raised-bed gardeners.

Convenient, Versatile, and Durable
The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator features folding handle bars which make it convenient to store in a garage or tool shed.

And with optional attachments (sold separately), the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator can be used beyond the confines of your garden. Its lightweight design and convenient carrying handle make it portable, so adding an accessory such as a border edger or hedge trimmer could potentially keep you busy all summer and into the fall.

The tiller/cultivator's durable one-piece cast gear box is designed to last. Additionally, the tines are guaranteed against breakage for the lifetime of the tool.

What's in the Box
Gas-powered tiller/cultivator with serpentine tines.

Patented serpentine tines spin at up to 240 RPM to break through sod and even hard clay, tilling down to a depth of 10 inches. View larger.

Technical Details

-The commercial grade 2-cycle engine is powerful, reliable and utilizes push-button priming for easier starting.
-At only 20 lbs, the Mantis Tiller is easy to maneuver, carry and transport
-The compact design allows the tiller to get in tight spaces and be stored where larger tillers cannot go.
-The patented reversible tines can be used to till down 10 inches or shallow cultivate the top 2 to 3 inches of soil.
-5 Year consumer warranty on entire tiller including engine, plus a lifetime warranty on tines against breakage.
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 "Mantis 2 cycle gas tiller/cultivator" 2009-10-20
By G. F. (Northern California)
Purchased this lightweight tiller to do some small backyard gardening. Received it in a timely manner and it was easy to put together. Am extremely happy with the purchase and the ability of this little tiller. It worked extremely well in an area with few weeds and tough soil. I haven't tried it around areas with lots of weeds, but figure it would do just as well. I bought the Mantis 1722-00-02 Tiller Weed Reducers with it and can see the benefit in adding these to the machine. Over the past few years, fuel additives have caused moisture problems for carbuerated engines. I now add Sta-Bil Marine Formula Ethanol Treatment to my fuel on my carbuerated engines and would recommend it. It will save you some frustration and a trip to the repair shop.


 "Not a tiller" 2009-07-16
By Jim (Stephenson VA)
I already have a 6 hp rototiller. I bought this as a cultivator to do the weeding amongst my vegetable plants. The good news is that it is very light; the bad news is it is very light. It works ok, but where the soil is hard it bounces like crazy.


 "Like a weedeater on steroids!" 2009-06-23
By William M. Lambert (Durham, NC USA)
I bought the Mantis to weed between rows in my garden, approx. 30'x15' and for small jobs when I don't want to get out the TroyBilt. Well, the Mantis is a blast! It really tears into the weeds and dirt, and is easy to carry, use and control. It works really well with the tines reversed for weeding, and works great going forward and being pulled back for a very through weeding job.

I agree that it probably isn't the best in hard soil or around lots of rocks, but it's perfect for my needs.

I also used it to till over some lettace when I was ready to plant tomatoes with the tines in the forward position, and it did an excellent job. I like how easy it is to switch the tines around, too. Highly recommended!

The deal at Amazon was great. I bought it on a Saturday night on-line, and it was sitting on my porch the next Tuesday afternoon with free shipping!


 "I have nothing but great things to say about the mantis ." 2009-06-04
By Lloyd F. Hanright (Derry NH)
It was easy to put together Lite weight easy to star does a great job.


 "Super Mantis" 2009-05-28
By M. Morales (Baton Rouge, LA USA)
The Mantis tiller is a little giant. It does the work of it's larger brothers without the struggle. You don't have to be a brawny man to handle this tiller and it fits in a lot of small spaces that you have in your yard. If we didn't have this tiller the work would have to be done with a shovel and hoe which is back breaking work. One of the best purchases we have made.


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