Honda or mantis tiller

**greenishfing** · 04-02-2016, 08:32 PM

I have had a small Honda for a few years now. It had to be light enough for me (older female who has to be careful with lifting) to get in and out of the car easily - Nissan Micra. It is the FG201 and I am very happy with it and my soil is heavy. My neighbour has a mantis and he is happy with that.

I don't know how the prices compare though.

**Aberdeenplotter** · 04-02-2016, 11:07 PM

I have a two stroke mantis and it is a super tool. Ground needs to be relatively free though

**bearded bloke** · 04-02-2016, 11:13 PM

I also have the same as AP ^^ along with the the "normal" tools, I also have the lawn tools which are a great adjunct

**Grumpy Gardener** · 05-02-2016, 08:31 AM

Thanks for the replies folks.
As they both have positive comments from members I guess it's down to looking at both and then making a choice then.
John

**Deano's "Diggin It"** · 05-02-2016, 09:02 AM

Hi John

I have the 4 Stroke Mantis and swear by it!

It is very light weight and portable, folding handles etc, and can be lifted in and out of my boot space at the "Drop of a hat"

It,s 4 Stroke engine is very, very quiet, which is a big plus point for me.

As my plot directly faces a row of residential properties, I can happily tootle up and down all day long with my Mantis, if needs be, safe in the knowledge I am not disturbing any bodies "Peace n Quiet"

**Grumpy Gardener** · 05-02-2016, 09:29 AM

Thanks Deano,
Does it start ok? Read some reviews that say they have difficulty starting?
That's what put me off them a bit.
John

**Deano's "Diggin It"** · 05-02-2016, 09:32 AM

Never a blip in the 4 years I've had it!

**Grumpy Gardener** · 05-02-2016, 09:58 AM

Thanks again Deano,
That's eased my concerns.
John

**noviceveggrower** · 05-02-2016, 12:00 PM

I use to have a 4 stroke mantis tiller but ended up selling it. It seemed to spend most of its time in the shed than me using it.
When we it was used it worked like a dream. We did have one problem with the starter coil that it jammed one and it was a bu**er to get it released.

**Grumpy Gardener** · 05-02-2016, 12:14 PM

Thank you Novice

**Small pumpkin** · 25-02-2016, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Deano's "Diggin It" View Post

Hi John

I have the 4 Stroke Mantis and swear by it!

It is very light weight and portable, folding handles etc, and can be lifted in and out of my boot space at the "Drop of a hat"

It,s 4 Stroke engine is very, very quiet, which is a big plus point for me.

As my plot directly faces a row of residential properties, I can happily tootle up and down all day long with my Mantis, if needs be, safe in the knowledge I am not disturbing any bodies "Peace n Quiet"

I've not been paying attention again. I missed this thread.
What Deano said covers it

I love my mantis.

**Grumpy Gardener** · 25-02-2016, 08:14 PM

Thanks everyone,
I ended up buying the mantis and have to say I am stunned how good it is.
As my soil is do friable it turns it over without any problems.
It's very manoeuvrable and allows me to get very very close to crops ( my garlic and broad beans) without damaging them.
As I'm getting on a bit it is light enough for me to pick up with one hand and put in the boot of my car.
It has a 4 stroke Honda engine too which is a bonus.
It's certainly been a good buy.
John

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