Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Garden tiller
Troy-Bilt Pony
The Horse's smaller stablemate: a 250cc 7 hp Briggs & Stratton rear-tine tiller with a 16 in (40 cm) width and a cast-iron gear case, the right size for established beds rather than breaking new ground. A long-running, still-sold nameplate that's a common used heritage buy. Engine and 40 cm width verified via Troy-Bilt/dealer listings; weight is approximate and varies by year.
Indicative price
£450–£1,500
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: Gardeners wanting a manageable heritage rear-tine tiller for established plots.
Strengths
- Easier to handle than the Horse
- Cast-iron gear case
- Power reverse
- Plenty available used
Trade-offs
- Discontinued/used in the UK
- Narrower 40 cm cut
- Weight varies by era
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Heritage / discontinued |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 250cc (7 hp) |
| Power output | 7 hp / 5.2 kW |
| Working width | 40 cm |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1980 |
| Indicative price | £450–£1,500 |
| 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.
Pony — your questions
How much does the Troy-Bilt Pony cost?
The indicative price is £450–£1,500, based on used-market sale prices. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the Pony suited to?
Gardeners wanting a manageable heritage rear-tine tiller for established plots. With a 40 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the Pony petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Briggs & Stratton 250cc (7 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
