Latest reviews about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

KentuckyEnglishman says "The Little Engine That Could!" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

KentuckyEnglishman — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:14:43 GMT

What makes this device unique is actually what makes you scratch your head at first. When you're gardening, and trying to work with soil that needs enriching, the Mantis tiller lets you do it with a lot of fun. It's easy to use, setting up and working backwards between rows (or over open ground). It will till only as deep as the tines, but then again that is usually all you need to build rich soil and keep it in shape.

Most tillers you work go forward in motion, making this one different from the startup. Is that a bad thing? I don't think so because although the tines are going forward, they are moving so fast that the backwards pull as you work the area gives it the ease of use relative to breaking the ground, and thus the friction it needs to do the work.

If you have to break large ground or rocky areas or till beyond a normal "maintenance-style" depth, then this isn't the right machine for the job - other rear-tine power horses will do better. If you need something, however,...

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joseygirl79 says "little red, not so tough" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

joseygirl79 — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:21:51 GMT

I am an avid gardener, grow anything and everything from vegetables,fruits, and flowers. I originally bought the mantis tiller for my mom, but she ended up getting a larger tiller so I took the mantis. I must say the mantis didnt live up to my expectations. I was making a new flower bed on the side of my house and needed to till up some dreaded ferns. I am an average size woman and consider myself to be fit but it was all I could to hold onto the handles of the tiller. First you have to walk backwards in order for the tiller to work properly, it reminds me of a jumping bean the tiller would not make a continous row, instead as you go it begins to jump up and down making it a struggle to control. I believe it was more exhausting using the mantis, I should have just dug the bed up with a spade it would have saved me some energy. Needless to say the tiller is now collecting dust in my shed and I doubt it will ever see the light of day again!

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abby5119 says "THE MANTIS TILLER KEEPS MY GARDEN CLEAN" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

abby5119 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:09:30 GMT

a COUPLE YEARS AGO WE GOT AD ADVERTISEMENT IN THE MAIL FOR THE MANTIS TILLER. WE HAVE A HUGE VEGETABLE GARDEN ( 40 FEET BY 40 FEET) AND WE HAD BEEN BREAKING OUR BACKS GETTING IS READY FOR THE SPRING PLANTING AS WELL AS KEEPING THE WEEDS AT BAY. WE DECIDED TO GET THE MANTIS TILLER AND ARE WE GLAD WE DID. THE TILLER IS SO EASY TO START AND USE WE WERE AMAZED. IN THE SPRING WE TILL THE GARDEN AND MIX IN SOME FERTILIZER. wITHIN AN HOUR WE HAVE THE WHOLE GARDEN TILLED AND READY. THE TILLER MIXING UP THE SOIL AND FERTILIZER WHILE TILLING UP THE WEEDS AND GROWTH WE NORMALLY WOULD HAVE HAD TO PULL BY HAND. THE GARDEN IS COMPLETELY WEE FREE AND READY TO SMOOTH AND PLANT. TILLING THE GARDEN HAS IMPROVED OUR CROPS ESPECIALLY THE POTATOES AND CARROTS BEING ABLE TO GROW BETTER IN THE SOIL SINCE IT IS TILLED UP. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OF OUR NEIGHBORS BORROW OUR MANTIS TILLER AND A COUPLE HAVE ENDED UP BUYING ONE FOR THEMSELVES! VERY EASY TO CLEAN THE MANTIS WHEN YOU ARE DOEN - JUST...

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dalilah says "There is nothing better than my Mantis Tiller" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

dalilah — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:31:03 GMT

The Mantis is the best machine ever created for a woman. It is so light and easy to start. I use my mantis all the time, keep finding different projects for it. It works great in the garden for going between rows, a lot better than any big tiller. When planting, I always plant just far enough to fit the Mantis between. It does a wonderful job tilling up the dirt. The only downfall I would say of the Mantis is when you first till a new spot, you do get a lot of stuff wrapping around the tines and need to clean them quite a bit.

No gardener should be without this machine.

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pattikap says "mantis tiller always till" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

pattikap — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:08:53 GMT

mantis always till a garden, this is so light weight anyone can use it....

cedarsweets says "Excellent long running machine..." about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

cedarsweets — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:44:21 GMT

I've owned this tiller for 10 years now and it works consistently! The only problem that I have with it is that I have to get one of my guys to start it for me with the pull start, which is very difficult. I usually don't have problems pulling the cord, but this one seems to make me scrape my knuckles. When this machine gets passed along to one of the kids,, I will definitely get a push button start if they make one. Other than that, I have never had a problem with this machine. ...

Bellaboo says "Love, love, love this machine!" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

Bellaboo — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:55:06 GMT

I love this Mantis tiller! I used to use my grandfather's old, heavy, bulky tiller and constantly had a backache after working with it. The Mantis is very lightweight and easy to use. I have edged, dug new beds, aerated and dethatched my lawn with this tiller. It can do just about anything!

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knocko says "Not made in America" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

knocko — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:20:03 GMT

i ALWAY'S SEE THIS SMALL 2CYCLE TILLER, IN RETURNED AREA,i WOULD NOT WORK WELL IN MY SOIL....

kfleming35 says "Not sure how I got by without my Mantis." about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

kfleming35 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:57:08 GMT

This is absolutley one of the best purchases I have ever made. The Mantis tiller easy to start, easy to handle, easy to carry and easy to clean up but it really packs a punch. I have had mine for 4 years and have never had a problem with it....

windhaven says "A girl's best friend!" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

windhaven — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:45:46 GMT

Speaking form a woman's point of view, the Mantis tiller is a gift from heaven. I can't control a big tiller, but like to do my own yard projects. The Mantis tiller helps me do just that. I can till my own garden, weed my perennial beds etc...

Don't let its small size fool you. It is a work horse! It won't till really deep, but will do most routine jobs for you.

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ladyslipper119 says "Live. Love. Be Happy." about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

ladyslipper119 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:22:04 GMT

The Mantis is easy to start, easy to handle, and easy to transport. We share it between 3 families who live about 12 miles apart and find it very trouble- free in folding up and transporting. I like the idea that I have control by the pulling back actionI have to use when working in the garden.

The only difficult part is cleaning out the tines of the Mantis once bigger leaves and/or roots get entangled. That is partly due to our falult for not keeping our beds cleaner, though.

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Patricktheshopper says "I LOVE THIS TILLER" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

Patricktheshopper — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:25:49 GMT

I like this tiller it,s GREAT...

jwcoxsr says "great little tiller for the garden" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

jwcoxsr — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:45:35 GMT

I have had the Mantis tiller for several years and I can't do without it now. I use it in the flower beds in the garden anywhere I need to turn the ground. I wound not want to till a large garden with it but it does very well in small areas....

morehead09 says "Its an awesome weed eater!" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

morehead09 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:33:11 GMT

This is an awesome item! i would recommend it to anyone! Its a little expensive though! When using it make sure to always wear tennis shoes! My grandmother freaks out when going out to mow or vacuum with out wearing tennis shoes. she always say you could cut a toe off! which is true. the best time to use this item is later in the evening when its not to hot. drink plenty of water! stay hydrated! if your thirsty then its to late!

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wolfie58 says "great little machine!!" about Mantis 7225 - 15 - 02 U 2 - cycle Tiller

wolfie58 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:17:19 GMT

I don't have this mantis but I do own the first original one that came out many moons ago and I love it!! It's a real working machine and very easy to use even with my shoulder problems. I love to make new beds and gardens on our property with my mantis. Makes the job I love the most alot easier which is gardening of any type!!

Highly recommend this and the first Mantis to anyone who is lucky enough to buy one.

You will be amazed at the power and ease to use this thing has!!

Happy Gardening to you all.

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