Tier E — Heritage / discontinued UK Est. 1960
A US-design tiller built under licence by Wolseley Webb in Birmingham (Major/Super Major/Titan), later Atco. Strong UK heritage following and parts still obtainable; a used-only classic today.
3 models — garden tiller.
The standard Merry Tiller: 4 hp Briggs & Stratton, 171cc, front-tine cultivation. The common used heritage tiller across UK allotments. Engine verified via heritage sources; width/weight approximate. Used-only.
From £150–£500
Wolseley Webb-built heritage front-tine tiller: 5 hp Briggs & Stratton, adjustable handles, the workhorse of UK allotments for decades. Engine verified via heritage sources; width/weight approximate. Used-only, parts still available.
From £200–£700
The heavy-duty Merry Tiller. Built by Wolseley Webb in Birmingham, the Titan looked like the Major but shared few parts: an all-roller-bearing chaincase with three sets of chains, a stronger hitch casting, a different chassis and a 5 hp engine with twin belt pulleys for speed changes. The toughest of the front-tine Merry Tiller range. Engine and configuration from heritage sources; width/weight approximate. Used-only.
From £200–£750
Merry Tiller (Wolseley) is a brand from the UK, founded around 1960.
Merry Tiller (Wolseley) sits in Tier E — heritage / discontinued. The 3 models we cover run £150–£750, 4–5 hp.
