Mantis 9" Tiller/Cultivator
2-Cycle
Price: $349.00
7225
- One year in-home trial; money back guarantee
- Weights just 20 pounds.
- Virtually indestructible power train.
- Break ground for new garden plots
Cultivate and weed around plants and between rows in existing gardens - Dig holes to plant new trees or shrubs
- Dethatch and aerate lawn
- Edge lawns and gardens
- Cultivate the soil in raised beds and other small-space gardens
- Turn and mix debris in compost piles
- Time-saving optional tiller attachments and accessories available.



Customer Testimonial

We live in the Poconos where the ground is literally rock hard. Digging here is always an adventure so we were a little unsure if your tiller would be tough enough to do the job and be strong enough to take the punishment. We are happy to report we've had positive results and the Mantis has saved us hours of work."
Juli S. – Pennsylvania

Mantis 9" Tiller/Cultivator 2-Cycle |
The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator is the incredible lightweight tiller that has made gardening easier for more than a million people. The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator is lightweight, but powerful enough to till through sod and compacted soil. Originally designed to help landscapers get their jobs done quicker, Our tines are guaranteed for LIFE against breakage. Plus, Mantis tillers are backed by a 1-Year Money-Back Guarantee plus a 5-Year Warranty!
The Mantis tiller takes the backbreaking work out of cultivating, tilling and weeding your garden. Our patented serpentine tines easily break new ground when you are ready to start a garden. Our tines turn soil into a fine texture, ready for planting. Once your garden is established, use the Mantis Tiller to cultivate and weed your garden with ease. You'll use the Mantis Tiller to create new flower beds and vegetable gardens, maintain existing gardens, quickly dig planting holes for trees and shrubs, and more.
At 20 pounds, the Mantis tiller is easy to carry... to the shed, to the car, or to your neighbor who can't wait to try it! Great for senior gardeners, too!
The Mantis Tiller has been America's favorite tiller for over 30 years, and is standard equipment in home gardens across the country.
Reliable Easy-To-Start Engine. It's a true commercial-grade two-cycle engine with pushbutton priming for quick, easy starts, time after time.
Throttle-Activated Centrifugal Clutch. The tines engages only when you squeeze the throttle. So, the Mantis Tiller gives you greater control; you won't have to worry about a "runaway" tiller.
Compact Design. The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator easily gets into tight places where no big tiller can go.
Lightweight. At just 20 lbs., the Mantis Tiller weighs less than other lightweight tiller/cultivators. But its pure muscle, designed for hard work and long life.
10" Tilling Depth. With The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator you can till up to 10" deep. You'll have better soil. And better soil is the foundation of better gardening.
High-Speed Operation. Revolving at 240 rpm the Mantis Tiller patented tines make fast work of many gardening chores. For example, you can cultivate or weed a 30' x 40' garden in just 20 minutes.
Patented Reversible "Serpentine" Tines. Their exclusive design helps the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator dig deep even into the hardest soil, instead of bouncing around like other mini-tillers.
Lifetime Guarantee Against Broken Tines. We're so confident in our patented tines if one of them ever breaks, we'll replace it for free. No matter how long you've owned your tiller.
Comfortable Grips. Handle grips are comfortable, even when using the tiller in rocky soil!
Backed By the Mantis Promise. Try any product that you buy directly from Mantis with NO RISK! If you're not completely satisfied, send it back to us within one year for a complete no-hassle refund.
Learn More about Tiller attachments
See the Lawn Dethatcher, Planter/Furrower, Plow and other attachments.
Turn a wet spot into a Rain Garden
Rain gardens capture and filter, rain water that would otherwise run off, or through, their property.
The BEST BUY SEAL is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC used under license.

For an additional $30 you can upgrade to the FastStart 2-Cycle Tiller. Starts the engine with 75% less effort. Here's how it works: FastStart features a spring-loaded, ratchet-recoil to adjust the piston and compress air while delivering fuel directly to the ignition point. One smooth, easy complete pull is usually all you'll need for faster, easier starts with much less effort. Choose the FastStart option when you order your tiller.
When ordering parts, you may need to locate the SV number of your engine. The SV number is located between the gas tank & the carburetor, behind the gas line, on a black and silver tab on the silver engine housing.





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