Mantis 7250-15-02 3-Speed Electric Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand
Friday, June 5th, 2009 at
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| The Mantis 120-volt electric tiller with border edger is a lightweight, 3-speed tiller. It digs down 10 inches and weeds a 30-by-40-foot garden in just 20 minutes. It features one-piece die-cast gearbox and a double-insulated motor. At just 20 pounds in weight, it is easy to start and easy to operate, with the ability to cut through hard sod, compact soil or tangled weeds. Its fold-down handles and compact design make it easy to store. The tiller is backed by a 1-year warranty, and a lifetime warranty covers the tines against breakage. |
- The powerful and clean electric motor starts just by plugging the unit in an pulling the trigger making it the easiest tiller to start and use
- A weight of only 21 pounds makes the Mantis Electric Tiller easy to carry and maneuver
- The powerful electric motor provides the same tilling performance as gas powered tillers in a clean and environmentally friendly alternative
- The compact design allows the tiller to get in tight spaces and be stored where larger tillers can not go
- The patented reversible tines can be used to till down 10 inches or shallow cultivate the top 2 to 3 inches of soil
 Fantastic Product. Excellent Deal Thru Amazon |
| Review Date: September 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Quentin Deverill, Philadelphia, PA United States |
| I purchased the Mantis based on the reviews of the model without the kickstand (that one had nearly 40 reviews at the time but cost $100 more). You have to watch the prices on these as Amazon constantly changes the price (put one in your cart and the price will likely chage from day to day or week to week). From what I tell the one offered here with a kickstand and the one without are the same (except this one includes the kickstand...a nice bonus).
I'm using the Mantis to till an area where I had an above ground pool. I am well pleased that this thing performs better than I could have hoped for. At first it bounces until it gets it's teeth into the ground then it just eats down to about 9 inches pulverizing the soil and the bit of sand I couldn't remove. It chitters on rocks but the tines seem no worse for the rock contact. I've learned when it's hitting a rock and sort of let it work around the sides of the rock. Sometimes it just kicks the rock behind it. I should mention this thing makes almost no noise. You can easily work at dawn without waking neighbors. It was also easy to put together; however, the kickstand was a bit of pain to install as the bolts are hard to get to (the main body is in the way). I give this 5 HUGE stars. I love this thing. |
| Love this thing - great investment |
| Review Date: December 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Krista, Denver |
| I absolutely love this tiller. It's easy to maneuver and does a fantastic job of tearing up the soil into finely granulated soil. I used it aver a large area where I recently planted about 40 trees/shrubs. I have soil with a lot of rock and clay and it had no problems working thru it all. It can kick up a bit when it it first starting out, but will start to sink down into the soil in no time. I used it to loosen the soil, then used it to mix in many bags of compost and it did an amazing job. There is no way that a spade and pitchfork could ever do as good a job as this tiller does. |
| Quiet, powerful, a great tool to prepare the garden |
| Review Date: March 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: backprop, St. Louis, MO USA |
| I have spent years tilling and cultivating my tiny suburban garden, if you can call it that, with hand tools. This year, I decided to increase my garden area by a factor of ten. As I learned more about soils, weed control, and organic gardening, I realized that I needed a tiller to prepare the soil for the Spring. I purchased the Mantis Electric Tiller on Amazon. It came with a free cultivator and kickstand attachment.
Assembly: Assembly is not difficult. If you don't get the kickstand, the hardest part is connecting the handles down where they meet the body of the machine. Tighten them good so they won't work loose as you work. If you get the kickstand, the bolts to attach are in a confined area. Even a small wrench will only move through a few degrees, making tightening them slow going. After the first one, I wised up and used a small socket wrench for the second one. It took less than a minute for the second kickstand bolt. The tine assembly is straightforward, as are the tops of the handle. First tilling: My first tilling job mirrored some of the reviews on here; the machine would stop a lot and the tines would gum up. It was very slow going. The reason was that my soil was still so wet. It wasn't sopping wet, but wet enough to stick together and gum up the tines. There is a safety breaker on the Mantis that is easy to reset. It may need about 15 seconds after the machine stops. It also doesn't necessarily pop all the way out. Just push it in and you'll hear the "click" when it's ready to go. Lesson learned: After the soil dried out a bit, I went at it again. This time, the tiller performed completely flawlessly. I was working in huge amounts of compost into my heavy clay soil, and it cut through the grass. The Mantis did not stop once, and it easily worked down the full 9" it claims, quickly. I would say that the highest moisture level would be like a moist cake and no more. Don't waste your time! Let the soil dry out and you'll be tilling huge amounts of it faster than ever before. My soil is 100% better than I could have ever gotten it with hand tools. Moving around: You can "walk" the tiller across the lawn from one job to the next by running it on the slow speed. Otherwise, there is a handle molded into the case which makes carrying it relatively easy. Noise: The most incredible thing about the tiller is how QUIET it is. It's practically silent. Even if you go to YouTube and watch some videos of the Mantis electric tiller, it simply does not do the silence justice. The tines hitting the dirt make more noise than the motor itself. I can easily be out at 7am and the neighbors 20 feet away will not hear it. Tough job: Last year I cut about 200 hundred square feet of thick zoysia sod from my backyard and put it right-side-up in a different area. This year, I want to turn that area into a wildflower garden. Once I knew the soil was relatively dry, I took the Mantis back there to chop the dead grass into the soil and work some compost in. Despite the two thick, heavy layers of grass, the Mantis chewed right into it. It was turning over huge quantities of soil, breaking the thick root system of the grass into the soil. Because of the tight root system, I made a number of passes with the tiller. But its claim of breaking through sod is now verified with me. Ease of use: The tilling happens when you pull the tiller backwards. After doing three large areas of my yard, I really appreciate all the work the tiller saves. Still, if you're not in the greatest of shape, using it can be quite a workout. Just take your time and do small areas. Overall: I'm very happy with the Mantis. I wish I had gotten one years ago. Now everyone sees my soil and wants to use it. A very fair deal and a great product. |
| Almost perfect |
| Review Date: March 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: C. Sherwood, Texas |
| Works as advertized. Seems to be of very high quality. Minor quibbles: My 12 GA extension cord doesen't fit the built-in cord holder. I wish it came standard with the inti-weed bushings for the tines.
ChuckS |
| What can I say? Just wow... |
| Review Date: May 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jean-Luc, Putnam Co., NY USA |
| This is an absolutely amazing product. I cannot compare gas vs electric models, but my electric one is quiet, efficient and gets the job done with incredible ease. The only advise I could give is to wear the gloves when working. The blisters may occur otherwise. |
| Mantis is awesome |
| Review Date: March 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Eric Huczko, Napa, CA |
| When it first arrived my Spouse and I were skeptics. It looked so tiny. After using it am so impressed! It does a fantastic job--- much better than the larger gas powered tiller. It is like putting the dirt in a blender.
Only compliants are that roots and any small vine like plants get wrapped around the axis of the tines very easily, because the tines spin so fast, and you need to stop and clean them out. I have the little plastic extra things that go inside of the tines for this purpose. I guess they help but I have not tried it without them, maybe it is much worse. Anyway this happens with all tillers so I don't fault the Mantis for it. This is for a small garden. Mine is 1250 sq ft. I would not want to do much bigger. It is so light and portable to move around to flower beds around the house-- really an A+ for this. I can carry it with one hand. Get a high capacity long electric cord. I have a 12ga 100 ft cord and can take it anywhere in my yard. It is really a great product. |
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