Tier C — Electric / cordless cultivator Electric cultivator

Mantis 3558 Cordless

The cordless Mantis: a 58V (650 W) lithium-ion mini-tiller weighing about 12 kg (26 lb), tilling 12 in (30 cm) wide to 8 in (20 cm) deep with retractable transport wheels. The battery version of the iconic Mantis. Battery, power, 30 cm width, 20 cm depth and ~12 kg weight verified via Mantis.

Indicative price
£250–£340

Mantis 3558 Cordless cultivator
Mantis

Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from current online listings — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.

Who it's for

Best for: Bed and border upkeep without petrol.

Strengths

  • Quiet, no fuel or fumes
  • Push-button start
  • Light at ~12 kg
  • Wider 30 cm cut than petrol Mantis

Trade-offs

  • ~30 min run time per charge
  • Less grunt than petrol on hard soil
  • Battery cost over time

Specifications

Specifications for 3558 Cordless
Category Electric cultivator
Type Front-tine · Electric / cordless cultivator
Power source Battery
Motor 58V lithium-ion brushless (650 W)
Power output 0.65 kW
Working width 30 cm
Weight 12 kg
Status Current model
Indicative price £250–£340
Price basis Online listing

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.

3558 Cordless — your questions

How much does the Mantis 3558 Cordless cost?

The indicative price is £250–£340, based on current online listings. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.

What size plot is the 3558 Cordless suited to?

Bed and border upkeep without petrol. With a 30 cm working width it is built for tight spaces, raised beds and getting between rows.

Is the 3558 Cordless petrol, diesel or electric?

It is battery (58V lithium-ion brushless (650 W)). That means quiet running, no fuel or oil, and easy starting — at the cost of working time per charge and outright grunt on hard ground.