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Mantis 7225-15-02 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand (CARB Compliant) | 
| Brand: Mantis
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $499.95
Buy New: $329.99
as of 9/3/2010 03:59 EDT details
You Save: $169.96 (34%)
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 1727
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26
Dimensions (in): 54 x 13.5 x 40
MPN: NULL
Model: 7225-15-02
UPC: 615964030026
EAN: 0615964030026
ASIN: B000FIY9MC
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| Features:
| • | The commercial grade 2-cycle engine is powerful, reliable and utilizes push-button priming for easier starting. | | • | The compact 9 inch width 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. | | • | CARB compliant |
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Product Description
Weighs only 20 pounds; Easy to handle, fun to use; Patented serpentine tines spin at up to 240 RPM; Easily tills down up to 10" deep; Cuts through hard sod, compact soil or tangly weeds; Weeds and cultivates even in narrow rows; Convenient 9" tine width and fold-down handles
Amazon.com Product Description
You'll be ready to garden all year round with the Mantis 7225-15-02 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. With the help of the included border-edger accessory and convenient kickstand, the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator will help you maintain a bountiful garden and lawn for years to come.
At nine inches wide, this tool is perfect for tilling in narrow rows. View larger. |
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Master and amateur gardeners alike find it handy for both new and established gardens.
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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 the included border edger accessory and optional attachments (sold separately), the Mantis tiller can be used beyond the confines of your garden. Its lightweight design, convenient carrying handle, and adjustable kickstand make it portable, so adding an accessory such as a 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, border-edging accessory, and kickstand.
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. |
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| Customer Reviews:
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Mantis is a great little Work-Horse! May 14, 2010
Country Boy (United States)
The first Mantis mini-tiller lasted 10 years & I wore out the original set of tines. The 2nd set of serpentine tines had one tine to break. Mantis replaced the tines with a new pair. I had a part on the tiller that was wearing out & needed replaced & decided to buy a new one after I thought of how much work this tiller had done. The Mantis tiller does not have electronic ignition. I usually till the garden with my 6HP Troybilt Horse tiller at the first of every season. The first year I used the Mantis to break up & till new dirt for the garden because my Troybilt tiller needed the carb to be rebuilt. I was surprised to find that the Mantis did till up the soil for it's size.
I recently got the Echo mini-tiller at a local dealer who sells them; (same identical machine except for some changes); does not have the fold down handlebars like on the Mantis, the color is different, has a better air filter element on the carb., a different choke set up, an electronic ignition with a lifetime warranty on this part, a 5 year factory warranty, a kickstand, already put together, & got the new spring assist starting system which is very easy to pull the starter rope. These tillers are great when having to weed the garden; you just reverse the tines & it won't till as deep.
I was looking for the serial number when I noticed in tiny print; assembled in China. We got our money's worth out of the first one. I sure am glad I found a local dealer who services what they sell & a 5 year warranty! (That kickstand sure is a handy accessory to have!)I have had great results with the Mantis & I recommend using STABIL in the unleaded plus fuel. (89 Octane)
The engine is made by Echo anyways! The Mantis & Echo mini-tillers use the same gas & oil ratio as my Echo weed eater. The Echo tiller also uses the same air filter as on my Echo weed eater. This Echo tiller seems to run alot stronger than when the Mantis was new.
The Mantis & Echo tillers are highly recommended by me!
 best investment May 11, 2010
Clarence Ouellette (Pasadena, Maryland)
This unit is one of the best investments I've made in years. I watched my son use one of these in his all clay yard and was impressed with the performance. It may not look it, but it is a very sturdy tiller. I used it to till my garden and mix sand, clay, and manure prior to planting. A real back saver! I now use it control weeds between vegetable rows. It is ideal for preparing flower beds.
Mantis tiller/cultivator April 27, 2010
Dennis L. Pickard (Shelton, WA United States)
Good power for a smaller machine - so far been great for tilling smaller portion of hillside project - try manhandling a large machine on slopes! Dethatcher/aerator combo work really great too. The assembly instructions/manual could use some improvement - some steps in assembly have only very small pictures illustrating how things are supposed to go together, and instructions aren't as thorough as they should be on all of the controls. The deficiencies in the manual are the only thing keeping me from giving a 5 star review. Buy it, and once you figure out the rest (left out of the instructions) you will be very happy!
Mantis 2-cycle Tiller April 21, 2010
willyd1968 (Iowa)
I purchased this tiller from Amazom and received it two days later using the free shipping method! Can't complain about shipping speed.
I assembled the tiller and used it to till my entire garden. In the past, I have rented a larger tiller for this. The Mantis handled the work like a trooper. The only drawback is that the weeds get tangled and I had to stop periodically to clean the tines. Since I need to stop to rest my back too, this was no problem. Also, if I had kept the weeds out last season, they wouldn't have been a problem. Now that I have my own Mantis, I can keep the weeds at bay.
Another reviewer commented that the Mantis pulls on your arms when you operate it. While that is true, I don't find it any more difficult to operate than a larger tiller. In fact, I think it is easier due to it's light weight. I can maneuver the Mantis much easier than heavier tillers.
I hold back one star because I think that the weed reducers and weed removal tool, sold seperately, should be standard equipment for every Mantis shipped from the manufacturer. Otherwise, this is an excellent machine.
Easy Tilling October 30, 2009
T. Morton (Galion, OH USA)
I had purchased my first Mantis 7225 -15-02 (or whatever its model number then) nineteen years ago. When I decided on a new one I naturally thought Mantis because of ease of use and service. I like the improvements of the new model and the addition of the kickstand. It is the perfect tool for my small garden and flower beds. TPM
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