Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Meccanica Benassi BL 370
Meccanica Benassi's hobby motozappa: a Honda GP160 engine, adjustable 80 cm tilling width, a 1 forward + 1 reverse transmission with belt clutch and a bolted-steel chain housing. A solid Italian-built garden tiller. Engine/width/transmission verified via Benassi; weight/price pending verification.
Indicative price
£500–£700
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Italian-market gardeners wanting wide, simple cultivation.
Strengths
- Wide 80 cm cut for the class
- Forward and reverse
- Honda GP160 engine
- Robust chain housing
Trade-offs
- Front-tine on hard ground
- Hobby-grade
- Weight/price to verify
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda GP160 160cc (3.6 kW) |
| Power output | 4.8 hp / 3.6 kW |
| Working width | 80 cm |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £500–£700 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Front-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
BL 370 — your questions
How much does the Meccanica Benassi BL 370 cost?
The indicative price is £500–£700, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the BL 370 suited to?
Italian-market gardeners wanting wide, simple cultivation. With a 80 cm working width it covers ground quickly on larger plots and smallholdings.
Is the BL 370 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Honda GP160 160cc (3.6 kW)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
