Honda vs Stihl: FG110 mini tiller vs MM 56 multi-tool
A straight comparison for buyers choosing between a dedicated mini tiller and a multi-tool base — what each machine is, where it wins, and which one we'd pick.
| Specification | FG 110 honda | MM 56 stihl |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Tier B — Petrol garden tiller | Tier B — Petrol garden tiller |
| Category | Garden tiller | Garden tiller |
| Power | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / motor | Honda GX25 4-stroke | STIHL 2-MIX 27.2cc |
| Power output | 1 hp | 1.2 hp |
| Tine type | Front-tine | Front-tine |
| Working width | 23 cm | 23 cm |
| Weight | 13 kg | 9 kg |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Indicative price | £600–£680 | £400–£550 |
| Best for | Established beds and small allotment patches | Bed cultivation with one power head |
Our verdict
Honda FG110 as a dedicated 4-stroke mini tiller with no fuel mixing and Honda's dealer network; Stihl MM 56 if you want a 2-MIX MultiEngine base that also takes a sweeper, edger, aerator and more — a tiller that moonlights as a tool platform.
Honda FG 110
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.
Best for: Established beds and small allotment patches.
Stihl MM 56
Stihl's mini cultivator, modular multi-tool base.
Best for: Bed cultivation with one power head.
Comparison FAQ
FG 110 or MM 56 — which should I buy?
Honda FG110 as a dedicated 4-stroke mini tiller with no fuel mixing and Honda's dealer network; Stihl MM 56 if you want a 2-MIX MultiEngine base that also takes a sweeper, edger, aerator and more — a tiller that moonlights as a tool platform.
Are the FG 110 and MM 56 in the same class?
Yes — both are Tier B machines, so this is a like-for-like comparison.