Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Japan Est. 1948
The most globally-searched brand across all four languages (F220, FJ500, FG-series). Spans compact mini-tillers (F220, FG110) and mid-size garden tillers (FJ500, FG315/FG320).
14 models — garden tiller, two-wheel tractor.
Honda's larger mini tiller: the GXV50 4-stroke drives an 18 in (45 cm) width to 26 cm depth at just 24 kg, with a worm-gear drive, crop-protection discs and a foldable handle. A step up in width from the FG110 while staying light. Specs verified via Honda; price pending verification.
From £380–£480
Honda's micro tiller: GXV50 49cc 4-stroke, 30 cm width, 23 cm depth, just 17 kg. A step up from the FG110 for small beds. Verified via Honda UK.
From £450–£600
Honda's benchmark mini-tiller: the 25 cc GX25 four-stroke OHC engine driving four front tines for a 23 cm (9 in) tilling width to ~20 cm depth, narrowable to 15 cm by removing the outer tines. At 13 kg dry it is light and foldable for established beds and small allotments. Engine, 23 cm width, 13 kg dry weight and UK price (RRP ~£650) verified via Honda.
From £600–£680
Honda's F220 is a premium mid-tine mini-tiller, not a two-wheel tractor: the 57 cc GXV57 four-stroke (2.0 hp) driving mid-mounted tines for a 545 mm (54 cm) tilling width to ~28 cm depth, reducible by removing the outer tines, at about 30 kg. Ideal for established beds and raised plots. Engine, power, 54 cm width and ~30 kg weight verified via Honda.
From £650–£780
Honda's FG315 mid-size tiller: a 160 cc four-stroke OHC engine (4.5 hp) driving slasher rotors for an 800 mm (80 cm) working width to 32.5 cm depth, with crop-protection discs and adjustable Y-handlebars, weighing 53 kg. A capable Honda tiller for larger beds (now succeeded by the FG320). Engine, power, 80 cm width and 53 kg weight verified via Honda.
From £650–£780
Honda's wide compact tiller: GP160 160cc, up to 80 cm working width. Covers ground fast for a front-tine machine. Engine/width verified via Honda UK; weight approximate.
From £700–£950
Honda's contra-rotating tiller: a vertical-shaft GXV160 (160 cc, 3.3 kW) driving inner and outer tines in opposite directions via a double chain for a 55 cm cut to 20 cm depth, with 3 transport, 2 working and 1 reverse speeds. The low vertical engine gives a stable, low centre of gravity. Engine, width, depth, speeds and 77 kg weight verified via Honda France; price pending verification.
From £750–£1,050
Honda's versatile transformable motoculteur: a GX160 4-stroke (163 cc) driving six tines for a 90 cm working width, with a 6 forward + 2 reverse gearbox, a 180-degree reversible handlebar and a side clutch for easy turns. Takes tillers, ploughs and other rear implements. Engine, width, gears and reversible handlebar verified via Honda France and dealer listings; weight pending verification.
From £900–£1,300
Honda's big contra-rotating tiller: a GX200 (196 cc, 4.1 kW) driving 51 cm contra-rotating tines to 32.6 cm depth, with 2 forward + 1 reverse speeds and a tool speed of 238 rpm. The heaviest, most capable Honda front-tiller for tough or large plots. Engine, width, depth, speeds and 90 kg weight verified via Honda France; price pending verification.
From £950–£1,350
Honda's F510 mid-size tiller (frequently mis-listed as a two-wheel tractor): the 163 cc GX160 (5.5 hp) driving a 66 cm rotor, widenable to 94 cm with extensions, to ~32 cm depth. Engine, power and working width verified via Honda; weight and price are estimates still pending verification.
From £1,200–£1,700
Honda's FJ500 compact tiller: the 163 cc GX160 four-stroke (3.6 kW) driving rotary tines for an adjustable tilling width up to 800 mm (factory widths around 36/55/80 cm) and up to 32 cm depth, with a dry weight of about 57 kg (SE). A capable Honda mid-size tiller for larger beds and allotments. Engine, power, max 80 cm width and ~57 kg weight verified via Honda.
From £1,200–£1,600
Compact Honda petrol tiller with counter-rotating front tines; light, low-CO2 GXV57 engine and a built-in transport wheel make it easy to handle in beds and allotments.
From £2,300–£2,700
Honda is a brand from Japan, founded around 1948.
Honda sits in Tier B — petrol garden tiller. The 14 models we cover run £380–£2,700, 1–7.1 hp.
