Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Efco MZ 2098 RKS
The Efco MZ 2098 RKS is a medium-power motozappa (tiller) from the Emak group, sister to Oleo-Mac. It runs an Emak K800 HC OHV 182 cc four-stroke (rated 6 hp, ~5.4 hp effective) driving a 3+3 tine rotor that adjusts from 85 cm down to 35 cm, with two forward gears plus reverse and a 63 kg weight. Engine, gearing, working width and weight verified via Efco and dealer spec sheets; price is indicative pending a quote.
Indicative price
£600–£800
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: Medium-to-large vegetable plots needing a powered, geared tiller.
Strengths
- 85 cm tiller, adjustable to 35 cm
- 2 forward + reverse gears
- Emak four-stroke engine
- Plough/furrower/potato-lifter attachments
Trade-offs
- Heavier than a mini tiller (63 kg)
- Not a PTO two-wheel tractor
- Price indicative, pending a quote
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Emak K800 HC OHV petrol, 182 cc, 4-stroke (6 hp; ~5.4 hp effective) |
| Power output | 6 hp / 4.4 kW |
| Working width | 85 cm |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £600–£800 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Rear-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.
MZ 2098 RKS — your questions
How much does the Efco MZ 2098 RKS cost?
The indicative price is £600–£800, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the MZ 2098 RKS suited to?
Medium-to-large vegetable plots needing a powered, geared tiller. With a 85 cm working width it covers ground quickly on larger plots and smallholdings.
Is the MZ 2098 RKS petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Emak K800 HC OHV petrol, 182 cc, 4-stroke (6 hp; ~5.4 hp effective)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
