Re: [CH] Mantis tiller advice....
Elise Lutrick (eliselutrick@usa.net)
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:45:21 -0500
Hi,
I would suggest you try out the Stihl Yard Boss. I have this and it is
wonderful. Mine is easy to start, and easy to handle. Its ergonomic design is
a little weird looking, and I resisted buying it for that reason, but my
husband was sold by the fact that local servicing and repair is easily
available, where the mantis had to be shipped back for service issues. Now I
am please that we chose the Stihl because it is so easy on my back. I have a
back and shoulder injury that causes almost constant pain, but I can handle
the Stihl easily. It is a very sturdy and powerful machine, and I have even
used it to break sod, although the grass runners tend to wrap around the
tines. But I have read that the tines can be sharpened so that they cut the
runners and roots rather than wrap them. On pre-cultivated ground, the Stihl
is a dream.
Elise
------ Original Message ------
Received: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:14:58 PM CDT
From: Ken Robinson <kenrbnsn@rbnsn.com>
To: chile-heads@globalgarden.com
Subject: Re: [CH] Mantis tiller advice....
> Quoting Linda Reynolds <lr21@cornell.edu>:
>
> > O.K. so I have made my actual garden smaller and I would like to be
> > able to till my own garden
> > and not have to ask someone to haul some beast over to do it for
me..........
> >
> > I have heard both positive and crapola reviews of the mantis tiller so
> > I figured I would ask the resident
> > experts on this list what they think.....anyone with experience they
> > would like to share? I see on listed in
> > the local pennysaver but would like to know whether it's worth giving
> > them a call or not....?
> >
>
> I've had a Mantis tiller for my small garden (about 10 x 6 feet) for a
> number of years. I started with the 2-stroke gas/oil one and then got
> the electric powered one which I like better.
>
> I think it does a very good job of tilling the soil down to about 6 or
> 7 inches. One problem I've had with it (both versions) is that the
> blades get clogged and have to cleaned ofter, especially if you have
> alot of roots/grass in your garden.
>
> It's also very light and easy to handle.
>
> Ken
>
>