Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Garden tiller
Troy-Bilt Horse
The rear-tine tiller that built Troy-Bilt's name. The Horse has run since the Garden Way era (1970s) and the nameplate still sells in the US today; recent models pair a 306cc Briggs & Stratton OHV engine with a 20 in (51 cm) tilling width, 7 in depth and a counter-rotating cast-iron transmission, around 361 lb (164 kg). In the UK it's a used/import heritage buy. Recent width/weight/engine verified via Troy-Bilt/dealer listings; classic examples vary by engine and year, so specs are flagged.
Indicative price
£600–£2,200
Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are a used-market range and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Collectors and big-plot growers wanting a proven heritage rear-tine tiller.
Strengths
- Legendary rear-tine pedigree
- Heavy cast-iron transmission
- Strong US restorer/parts following
- Bolo tines bite hard in tough ground
Trade-offs
- Discontinued/used in the UK
- Heavy at ~164 kg
- Classic specs vary by era
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Heritage / discontinued |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 306cc OHV (recent models); classic Garden Way machines ran 7-8 hp Tecumseh/Kohler |
| Power output | Varies by configuration |
| Working width | 51 cm |
| Weight | 164 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1970 |
| Indicative price | £600–£2,200 |
| Price basis | Used-market range |
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.
Horse — your questions
How much does the Troy-Bilt Horse cost?
The indicative price is £600–£2,200, based on used-market sale prices. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the Horse suited to?
Collectors and big-plot growers wanting a proven heritage rear-tine tiller. With a 51 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the Horse petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Briggs & Stratton 306cc OHV (recent models); classic Garden Way machines ran 7-8 hp Tecumseh/Kohler). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
