FAQs
Front-Tine Tillers are easier to maneuver. If a job is proving too tough for a cultivator to handle, a front-tine tiller can be a good tool to try. Front-tine tillers work best with loosely packed soil in small gardens.
What kind of engine does a Troy Bilt tiller have? ›
Powered by a 208cc OHV Troy-Bilt engine with 1 forward speed to help create finely milled, well-aerated soil. Power reverse and 16" ag tires are designed to for flexible handling around rocks and other obstacles.
What is the best use of a tiller? ›
When Should a Tiller be Used? Garden tillers are used to break up hard ground and prepare the garden bed for planting. Tilling is essential for new garden beds and should really be considered a requirement.
How many horsepower is a Troy Bilt Pony tiller? ›
Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton® |
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Engine Model Number | 15T202-0169 |
Engine Displacement | 250cc |
Engine Outpur | 11.5hp |
Starter Type | Recoil |
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What is the most reliable tiller? ›
Best Rototillers
- Best Overall: Mantis 7940 4-Cycle Plus Tiller.
- Best Value: Earthwise TC70025 7.5-Inch 2.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller.
- Most Versatile: Troy-Bilt TBC304 Garden Cultivator.
- Best Battery Powered: Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 16-Inch Front Tine Tiller.
- Best Coverage: Tazz 2-in-1 Tiller Cultivator.
What size engine does a tiller need? ›
Medium-sized gardens are manageable with a 5- to 6-horsepower tiller ($500 to $800), and big gardens of more than 5,000 square feet call for a tiller with at least a 6-horsepower engine ($800 to $2,000).
What happened to Troy-Bilt tillers? ›
In 2001, the company declared bankruptcy and was purchased by MTD of Ohio.
How to identify an old Troy-Bilt tiller? ›
EARLY PRODUCTION tiller models, manufactured prior to 1990, do not have a model number. These models are recognized by their model name, such as "Horse", and their serial number. The serial number would be cast in the side of the transmission housing near the wheel shaft.
Does Troy-Bilt make good engines? ›
The power output of the Troy-Bilt family of engines compares favorably with engines of similar displacement from Briggs & Stratton®, Honda®, and other popular small engine brands.
When not to use a tiller? ›
It's not a good idea to use a tiller immediately before planting. This is because tilling introduces many air pockets into the soil which can result in less than ideal seed germination.
If the ground is especially hard or rocky, you should also choose a model with counter-rotating tines. Large, rear-tined models are tough to turn, though, so only use it if you're working in an open area with plenty of room to maneuver. Most tillers run on gasoline and start like your lawn mower does.
Are you supposed to push or pull a tiller? ›
On front-tined tillers, the gardener pushes down on the handles, which raises the spinning tines, to get the tiller from one place to another. When it's in the right place, the front end is lowered and the tines dig in, pulling the machine forward. Rear-tined tillers have tines that only spin when you want them to.
Who makes Troy-Bilt engines? ›
MTD acquired Ryobi Limited's North America outdoor products business, giving them the capacity to produce 1.5 million engines and related hand-held garden products. In 2001, MTD acquired Garden Way including the Troy-Bilt and Bolens brands.
Where is Troy-Bilt Tillers made? ›
Proudly headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, and with multiple manufacturing locations across the country, including Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, Troy-Bilt is strongly committed to the communities we're a part of and keeping America working as hard as we can.
What engine does a Troy-Bilt Pony have? ›
The Pony lawn tractor is powered by a 15.5 HP Power Built Series (single-cylinder) OHV Briggs and Stratton engine that delivers reliable starting performance for all your mowing needs.
Are tillers hard to use? ›
Because of their considerable weight, rear-tine tillers are difficult to maneuver if the unit is not running. You will probably need to start the unit and lift the back to move it to the desired tilling location. Be sure not to engage the tines while moving the unit.
Which is easier to use a front or rear Tine tiller? ›
Front tine tillers are more compact, require less storage, are easier to transport, much lighter and tend to be cheaper than rear tine tillers. The increased manoeuvrability makes them more suited to smaller gardens, getting into tight corners and weeding between rows of plants in established beds.
Are counter rotating tillers better? ›
TILLERS - CRT vs FRT
Forward rotating tines (FRT) rotate in the same direction as the drive wheels. CRT models are very good for sod-busting new garden plots where one has not existed before. CRT models are better suited for professional landscapers or the like, who are often creating landscapes from established lawns.
What is the difference between a tiller and a cultivator? ›
The purpose of a lawn tiller is to break up hard and compact soil, whereas a garden cultivator like the Husqvarna T300RH petrol cultivator serves to mix up soil that is already loose and stir in compost or fertiliser so that it is ready for planting.