Tier A — Pro two-wheel tractor Italy Est. 1954

Grillo

BCS's main Italian rival. Strong in slope mowing and heavy tillage. Core comparison target for BCS.

Grillo machines we cover

10 models — two-wheel tractor.

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 52

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 5.5 hp · 50 cm

Grillo's compact entry motocoltivatore: 196cc petrol, 50 cm width (37 cm with kit), light at 67 kg. The gateway into the Grillo range. Specs from IT dealer listings; GBP converted/approximate.

From £1,400–£2,000

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 55

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 4.8 hp · 58 cm

Grillo's popular small motocoltivatore: choice of Honda GX200 or Kohler, 58 cm tilling width, 86 kg. A step up from the G 52 with more bite. Specs from IT dealer listings; GBP converted/approximate.

From £1,800–£2,400

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G45

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 6 hp · 50 cm

Grillo's compact entry walking tractor: a Subaru EX17 or Kohler engine driving a 50 cm counter-rotating tiller (26 cm tine diameter) through a 2-speed oil-bath gearbox with reverse. Counter-rotation tackles hard soil; the small footprint suits narrow rows. Specs verified via Grillo; weight and price pending verification.

From £1,800–£2,600

Tier B Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 46

Petrol · Rear-tine · 5.5 hp · 50 cm

Compact Italian two-wheel tractor with a counter-rotating rear tiller, built for vegetable plots and tight spaces.

From £1,950–£2,300

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G84

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 5.5 hp · 58 cm

Grillo's compact contra-rotating walking tractor: a Honda GX270 driving an adjustable 37/47 cm tiller to 16 cm depth through a 4-speed oil-bath gearbox (2 forward + 2 reverse). Takes tillers, counter-rotating tillers, sickle bars and ploughs. Specs verified via Grillo; weight and price pending verification.

From £2,500–£3,500

Tier B Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 108

Petrol · Rear-tine · 8.4 hp · 68 cm

Mid-range Italian two-wheel tractor with six speeds and a differential, taking interchangeable PTO implements beyond the adjustable rear tiller.

From £2,500–£3,200

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 85

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 9 hp · 58 cm

Grillo's direct rival to the BCS 740. Head-to-head comparison page target.

From £3,200–£4,400

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 110

Petrol · Rotary hoe · 11.7 hp · 68 cm

Grillo's large petrol two-wheel tractor: Honda GX390, working width adjustable 37/47/58/68 cm, reversible handlebars. Heavy-duty tillage without diesel. Specs from IT dealer listings; weight/GBP approximate.

From £3,200–£4,400

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 107d

Diesel · Rotary hoe · 11 hp · 68 cm

Grillo's diesel two-wheel tractor: Kohler KD15 440 with electric start, working width adjustable 37/47/68 cm, 136 kg. Diesel economy and torque for daily use. Specs from IT dealer listings; GBP converted/approximate.

From £3,500–£4,800

Tier A Two-wheel tractor

Grillo G 131

Diesel · Rotary hoe · 12 hp · 70 cm

Grillo's G131 is a large professional walking tractor, classically powered by a Lombardini single-cylinder diesel (about 12 hp) with a B&S Vanguard 16 hp petrol option, driving a 6-speed (4 forward + 2 reverse) oil-bath gearbox with a locking differential. Typically paired with a 70 cm (28 in) rotary tiller. Engine type, gearing and differential verified via Grillo; exact engine variant, weight and price still pending verification.

From £4,300–£5,800

Compare Grillo machines

Grillo — common questions

Where is Grillo from?

Grillo is a brand from Italy, founded around 1954.

Is Grillo a good choice?

Grillo sits in Tier A — pro two-wheel tractor. The 10 models we cover run £1,400–£5,800, 4.8–12 hp.