I have only had my Mantis for a short time, you may be seeking more experienced owners. I would like to tell you about what I think about my Mantis. I saw an ad on TV and honestly thought it was too good to be true. I have never bought a product from a TV ad before and I wasn't going to buy yours. My wife pointed out your 1 year return policy and said I should try it. I figured since I had an existing garden (28x16), it would be OK just to turn it over and add compost once a year. When it arrived and I put it together (assembly was easy) I was sure I'd be sending it back. It was so small and light I wrote it off as a toy.

The next day I took it out to the garden. I was planning an 8' extension to the garden and was sure the Mantis would not tear up existing lawn very well. Was I ever wrong! It tore up an 8x16 plot in 20 minutes. It pulverized it! Later I added compost and tilled the whole garden. I was amazed at how well and how fast this machine did the job.

This is the best product I have ever bought. You will not be getting it back. I also bought the lawn dethacher and aerator. I will be using them for the first time this weekend and cannot wait. Great product! Thanks Mantis!