Tier B — Petrol garden tiller USA Est. 1980
The iconic mini-tiller brand, with huge allotment recognition in the UK. Compact and easy to handle — a long-time favourite for established beds and tight borders.
3 models — electric cultivator, garden tiller.
The cordless Mantis: a 58V (650 W) lithium-ion mini-tiller weighing about 12 kg (26 lb), tilling 12 in (30 cm) wide to 8 in (20 cm) deep with retractable transport wheels. The battery version of the iconic Mantis. Battery, power, 30 cm width, 20 cm depth and ~12 kg weight verified via Mantis.
From £250–£340
The cult Mantis mini-tiller in its Honda-powered four-stroke form: the 25 cc Honda GX25 driving Mantis's curved tines for a 23 cm (9 in) width to ~25 cm depth, weighing just 11 kg (24 lb). Huge UK allotment recognition and a wide accessory range. Engine, 23 cm width and 11 kg weight verified via Mantis/Honda.
From £380–£460
The bigger Mantis: a 16 in (40 cm) wide 4-cycle mini tiller on a Honda GX35 35cc engine, tilling to ~25 cm deep yet weighing only ~15 kg (34 lb). For gardeners who love the Mantis feel but want more width than the 9 in original. Engine, 40 cm width and 15 kg weight verified via Mantis/retailer listings.
From £400–£540
Mantis is a brand from the USA, founded around 1980.
Mantis sits in Tier B — petrol garden tiller. The 3 models we cover run £250–£540, 1–1.3 hp.
