Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Honda FF 500
Honda's contra-rotating tiller: a vertical-shaft GXV160 (160 cc, 3.3 kW) driving inner and outer tines in opposite directions via a double chain for a 55 cm cut to 20 cm depth, with 3 transport, 2 working and 1 reverse speeds. The low vertical engine gives a stable, low centre of gravity. Engine, width, depth, speeds and 77 kg weight verified via Honda France; price pending verification.
Indicative price
£750–£1,050
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: Gardeners wanting a high-quality contra-rotating Honda tiller for tough soil.
Strengths
- Contra-rotating tines bite hard ground
- Multi-speed with transport gears
- Low-CoG vertical engine, stable
- Honda build quality
Trade-offs
- Narrower 55 cm cut
- Heavy for a tiller
- Premium price
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda GXV160 160cc (3.3 kW) |
| Power output | 4.5 hp / 3.3 kW |
| Working width | 56 cm |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £750–£1,050 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Rotary hoe 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.
FF 500 — your questions
How much does the Honda FF 500 cost?
The indicative price is £750–£1,050, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the FF 500 suited to?
Gardeners wanting a high-quality contra-rotating Honda tiller for tough soil. With a 56 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the FF 500 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Honda GXV160 160cc (3.3 kW)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
