8/31/2011

Mantis 4222-00-02 Tiller Aerator Attachment Review

Mantis 4222-00-02 Tiller Aerator Attachment
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You may not need this item, but if you do, you won't be sorry for buying it! Since I bought my current house, my lawn has been in sad shape. Patchy grass, mostly weeds, dead thatch-filled spaces that rapidly fill in with dandelions. Trying to dig out weeds has been nearly impossible, because the ground is solid clay with a tons of rocks. The white grubs only make matters worse. 3 years of overseeding, weeding, fertilizing has gotten me nowhere.
This year I bought the aerater attachment for the Mantis (bundled with the dethatcher). This thing kicks butt! No problem slicing through the dead matted thatch, cutting deep grooves in the clay. It tosses up rocks that can easily be picked up. It slices up weed roots (and dices a few grubs too) as a bonus. The weeds pull very easily afterwards, and the overseeding I've done all seems to be sprouting as the seeds fell into the grooves.
The grass looks very ugly after you run this baby, but a couple of weeks later it's looking like a new lawn. It helps to run it after rain, or water a little first. The only downside I can see is that it's pretty small, so I probably can't do the whole 2 acres every year!


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The Mantis aerator attachment revitalizes lawns easily and with less effort then the old manual way. With four sets of straight tempered steel tines, the aerator slices thousands of tiny slits in lawns, opening soil for more effective penetration of air, moisture and nutrients. Allowing in air and water, this process promotes the activity of beneficial soil microorganisms, encouraging a healthy lawn. This aerator easily attaches to any Mantis tiller or cultivator.

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8/30/2011

Garden Weasel 91314 Red Garden Claw Review

Garden Weasel 91314 Red Garden Claw
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The Garden Weasel is one of the only hand tools that will loosen the hard clay here in my county - other than a tiller - I love it and it helped me weed my entire garden this summer and will again for many years to come. This is my second one and the only reason I needed a new one was because someone gave my other one away.

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Red, Garden Claw, Cultivates, Great For Any Soil, Comfort Grip Handles, Spiral Turn Action, No Bending, Easy To Hang and Store, Fully Assembled.

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8/29/2011

Corona Clipper Cultivator With Telescoping 32-Inch Aluminum Handle & Comfort Grip GT 3070 Review

Corona Clipper Cultivator With Telescoping 32-Inch Aluminum Handle and Comfort Grip GT 3070
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I couldn't decide between the Black and Decker cultivator and this one... I actually needed two... one for me and one for my "hired hand. This, too, was "perfect tool for those of you who need to weed/ cultivate small tight areas of the garden and spare the bending over that so often causes back pain. A great product at a great price... with great results. You can't go wrong with either, but if you pressed me into choosing one, I think I liked the Black and Decker better for being a bit more ergonomic and overall design.

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The Corona Clipper extendable handle cultivator features an adjustable handle that can extend from 18 to 32 inches. A simple twist and lock feature keeps the handle conveniently tucked away when not in use. The unit's heat-treated high-carbon steel cultivator head will endure tough use on even the hardest soil. The lightweight aluminum handle has a chip and rust resistant coating, and features a comfortable soft textured grip with a rugged high-impact thermoplastic ferrule. The unit comes with a manufacture's limited lifetime warranty.

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8/28/2011

Mantis Cord Management Kit For Electric Tiller 9333-00-02 Review

Mantis Cord Management Kit For Electric Tiller 9333-00-02
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Should have got this years ago. This is a real time saver for a small garden. Get the cord management system with it, it works very well. Be aware, this is not a heavy duty tiller and you will not get the same results as there are some limits to what a small machine will or can do. But with a smaller space, wow!

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The Mantis cord management kit is designed to prevent accidents with the power cords of outdoor electrical equipment. It keeps the electrical cord out of your way and prevents cord slack with a stationary take-up reel, reducing the likelihood of tripping and other accidents. It comes with a retractable reel with a supplementary 30-foot cord, a 50-foot extension cord, and a stake for keeping the reel in place.

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8/27/2011

Mantis Tiller 5222-00-02 Dethatcher Attachment Review

Mantis Tiller 5222-00-02 Dethatcher Attachment
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If you have never dethatched your lawn before, you'll be in for a surprise using this dethatcher. I was surprised at how much "stuff" came out when I dethatched my front lawn the first time. It's a small front lawn, but there was enough material to fill four mower bags!
It is best to do this when the soil is just a little moist, or a little to the dry side. The dethatching wires don't work well in mud! After dethatching, your lawn will be covered by the brown thatch. A lawn mower serves as an effective vacuum cleaner for this. If you haven't dethatched for a while, dethatch again after vacuuming with a mower, and you'll be even more surprised how much stuff you'll get out in the second run!
This attachment is very easy to attach to the tiller and use. Now, I am ordering the aerating kit separately to get the lawn ready for Spring fertilizing/overseeding.

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The Mantis Dethatcher Attachment saves your lawn from weeds and crab grass. It quickly removes weeds and the tan-looking built-up "thatch" that can choke your lawn. The 60 spring-steel picks dethatch a 15-inch swath with a single pass. The dethatcher easily attaches to any Mantis tiller/cultivator.

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8/26/2011

Yard Butler G-Till Line Tiller, Green Review

Yard Butler G-Till Line Tiller, Green
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This product is great for creating and maintaining a garden with minimal effort. I love the aerodynamic designed handle, and made tilling our garden quick and easy!

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8/25/2011

Earthway 6500W High Wheel Garden Cultivator with 24-Inch Steel Wheel and Wood Handle Review

Earthway 6500W High Wheel Garden Cultivator with 24-Inch Steel Wheel and Wood Handle
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I read in a number of places after I got this tool that there are better wheel hoes available. Elliot Coleman for one recommends one that fits the description of the Glaser Wheel Hoe exactly. First of all because of the way the tools mount on this one it does an inefficient job of transfering the energy to the soil. The tools that come with it are very light weight and the range of tools available isn't as great as with other manufacturers. This is more of a replica of an antique although it gets some basic jobs done. The fact that it doesn't have any of the improvements made in tools like this from other manufacturers mean that you have to do a lot of things twice or more to get the job done. I got the wood handled version which I was glad of because it is stronger and heavier. The handles unfortunately were completely raw wood so I had to buy some primer just to feel good about taking this out for the first time. Some of the hardware used to attach tools was weak and bent the first time it was used and the instructions how to assemble the tool were useless. The box was ripped when I got it because the packaging is shoody and I felt lucky that some of the small part bags didn't get lost during shipping. The wheel axle is just a piece of pipe that runs on a piece of round stock. Since that fitting is rather sloppy it makes it easier for the wheel hoe to not track as straight as it might and cause several course corrections when doing a pass down a row.
The fact that this is the only wheel hoe available on Amazon.com is unfortunate. I thought I was getting a great deal when I used a $50 Amazon gift card to get this tool and now I am thinking I only got what I personally paid for. I am able to do most of what I wanted to do with this tool but wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for a wheel hoe.

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The Earthway high wheel cultivator is ideal for a multitude of garden jobs. From light plowing and hilling to furrowing and cultivating, this versatile tool makes it all easier. The frame is constructed of heavy-duty, one-inch plated tubular steel that is powder coated for long life. Solid oak handles add classic appeal and durability. The 24-inch steel wheel helps move the cultivator through the soil more quickly than comparable models. Both the 3-position handle height and tool depth can easily be adjusted to individual needs.

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8/24/2011

Set of Tines for Troy Bilt Horse & Pony Tillers, 8 of each side, TR 1901118, B145046 Review

Set of Tines for Troy Bilt Horse and Pony Tillers, 8 of each side, TR 1901118, B145046
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The tiller tines were a good quality material at a good price. However, while installing them, discovered one was missing. To use the tiller, a less-worn tine that had been removed from the tiller was used in its place. The tiller worked very well in the garden, but would like the missing one replaced, please.

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8/23/2011

V & B Mfg. Co. 86203 Mini Tiller Review

V and B Mfg. Co. 86203 Mini Tiller
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I have used these mini tillers for years in my garden. I have found that working with moist heavy red clay soil the soil will stick to the typical garden hoe or shovel. That will wear you out fast. Anyone who has worked with clay soil knows what I mean. Each time you dig in the soil, the clay soil sticks to your tools. So every time you lift your garden tool, you are picking up a heavy amount of clay soil attached to the hoe or shovel that will not come off unless you scrape it off. Then I discovered these mini tillers. Less clay soil sticks to them, so I can work longer. I suppose less soil sticks to them because of the smaller surface area compared to a shovel or hoe. For whatever reason, I find these tillers easier to work with. Plus, I can work the soil more precisely when working among existing plantings I want to keep. I have also used them for trenching for drain pipe or irrigation lines. So, after working in clay soil with lots of rocks for 30 years, I can vouch for these as a necessary tool for me. I have never worn one out. I lost my last one in the bushes somewhere, so I needed to replace it. I bought the plain Mini Tiller and this Mini tiller with the foam handle to compare them to each other. They are both excellent. My wife loves this tiller with the foam handle. It feels more secure because of the grip on the handle. I have to admit it also feels more comfortable to hold and work with for long periods. The tiller without the foam handle can feel a little slippery sometimes especially when it is wet unless you firmly grasp it. But, the tiller without the foam handle is a little easier to clean because the entire handle is bare wood and the sticky clay soil washes off. It also washes off this tiller with the foam handle but it can stain the handle a little. So, if you are particular about your tools looking pristine, that may be a problem.However, the soil washes out of the foam handle and the foam remains soft and comfortable to hold. Because it is more comfortable to hold, I consider this tiller the "top of the line" luxury model. I highly recommend it.

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8/22/2011

Mantis 811005 Tiller Storage Rack Review

Mantis 811005 Tiller Storage Rack
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We bought this rack to hang our new tiller. It is very sturdy, it mounted on the wall easily and has plenty of room for any additional items you buy for the tiller. We were glad to be able to hang the tiller securely, off of the floor and out of the way. We needed to save any floor space that we could in the garage.

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The Mantis tiller storage unit securely hangs your Mantis Tiller out of the way. Ideal for garage, shed walls or use with a pegboard, this set lets you hang tiller attachments from the rack too. Screw the rack into the wall at the centerline of studs, 16 inches apart, or bolt a wooden mounting board to the wall and screw the rack to it. The tiller storage unit contains all the hardware necessary, including seven pegboard-type hooks (long and short, single and double).

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8/21/2011

Mantis 3333-00-02 Tiller Plow Attachment Review

Mantis 3333-00-02 Tiller Plow Attachment
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Let me tell you ; the picture does NO JUSTICE to the shock you'll have at the SIZE of this "plow"!! You wont believe it will work .
Easy to install ,with patience . kick stand STILL works when plow tail removed and plow works as a stand also . to experiment , i had tines set for cultivating (less aggressive) and let them chew & spin pulling plow thru well enuff i am pleased . you will need to work with adjustments for soil and your height as handle angles change so duz the angle of plow . CLOSER to "level" the plow runs at your desired depth , the less power needed to pull and the bester TURN-OVER of soil .
MANTIS done good . yeah its a bit pricey for the the job involved AND least expensive way i have found . even a good SHOVEL is similar in price ....
buy it , you'll like it

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This new accessory forms straight, uniform furrows, both deep and shallow, much faster and more simply than you could do by hand. It's the ideal planting attachment for backyard vegetable gardeners! Propelled forward by the spinning tiller tines, the hardened steel plow blade quickly and easily creates planting furrows.

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8/20/2011

Troy-Bilt 21A645A766 Pro-Line 160cc Honda Engine Rear Tine Tiller Review

Troy-Bilt 21A645A766 Pro-Line 160cc Honda Engine Rear Tine Tiller
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First, I should mention that I grew up running my dad's big Troy-Bilt forward rotating tine tiller. As a very young lad, I could handle the tiller with ease, and with only one hand on the handle. The tiller did all the work and needed very little human interaction. It served our family for 20 or 30 years. I have always been a great fan of Troy-Bilt tillers because of that experience, and that tiller will be a point of reference for this review.
Thinking the counter-rotating tine idea sounded like it would work well, I decided to try it in my garden. After a short time working with the new tiller, I decided that the "counter-rotating" should be changed to "counter-productive." I ran into two major drawbacks.
1) I found it almost impossible to keep the tiller headed in a straight line, even at a very shallow tilling depth. Because the tines work against the forward motion of the machine, any slight divot or furrow would send it off on a tangent, especially if the back end was hitting any hard dirt, causing the back end to bounce. Any time I would run onto an obstacle, such as a corn root from last year, the tiller wheels would dig in and the tines could not dig into or go past the root. I would have to lift the back end to get it to continue on. With a forward rotation, the tiller would just continue forward and perhaps lift itself over the root, but within a couple of passes it would chop it up, rather than getting stuck on it and sending the tiller on a curvy path. Even after a couple of passes, I found that I almost had to push the tiller to keep it moving in a forward direction.
2) I like to put organic material on the garden at the end of the season and till it in, such as the straw and manure from the chicken coop. With the CRT tines, the tines push this type of material forward and up rather than down and back, so soon the space between the shroud and the wheels is clogged, and the tires grab it as it is constantly pushed forward from the tines, so within about ten feet, the space between the frame and the wheels and the shroud and the wheels is clogged so tight with material that it won't hardly move, so I had to stop a couple times on every pass to unclog it.
Summary: This tiller is not meant for gardening. It took me at least four times as long to do anything with it than it should have, with inferior results. The inability to till in organic materials is a serious problem. The machine's inability to keep moving forward and in a straight line is very crippling to productivity. The counter rotating tines also seemed to transfer a lot more vibration to the operator. My hands were numb after running it for a while. I had no problem with the Honda motor or the power of the machine, which ran without a hitch (thus the two stars,) but it was just too hard to get anything done!
Thank goodness I bought it at Lowe's and they took it back!


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The Pro-Line CRT features a premium 5 HP Honda engine and counter-rotating design to break up hard-packed soil quickly and easily. Small enough to fit easily between garden rows. U.S.A.

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8/19/2011

Stens 370-270 Economy Tiller Tine Set Troy Bilt 1901118 Review

Stens 370-270 Economy Tiller Tine Set Troy Bilt 1901118
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Not OEM, but quality made.... any tine would be tough to install, these (due to Troy-Bilt) are like a Chinese puzzle. Take pictures prior to dismantling the old ones, lay the right and left sides out in advance, only disassemble one side at a time so that you can repeat the pattern. I'm a gear head and these were frustrating but necessary after 8 seasons. WHAT a difference new times make and the cost of OEMS are crazy.

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8/18/2011

Mantis Tiller Wheel Set 9222-00-02 Review

Mantis Tiller Wheel Set 9222-00-02
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The wheels we purchased are a great addition to the Mini Tiller we purchased previously. It makes the job so much easier, without the lifting.

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The Mantis wheel set gives the option of rolling or carrying the tiller around the garden. It allows you to park your Mantis tiller in an upright position to add fuel, or store it upright when you don't have a wall to lean it against. The wheel set features rubber wheels, adjusting to any of six different heights. Adding stability when using a crevice cleaner or border edger attachments, this wheel set easily attaches to any Mantis tiller/cultivator.

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8/17/2011

Mantis 3222-00-02 Tiller Border Edger Attachment Review

Mantis 3222-00-02 Tiller Border Edger Attachment
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This border edger is not intended to be a lawn edger. Please make sure you are buying the correct tool for the job. This attachment does a wonderful job of cutting a border between your lawn and landscaping. I also use it to make that "first cut" on the lawn edging to dig out the dirt that accumulates over the winter so I can use my trimmer to edge the yard. The blade does not spin fast enough to actually cut grass/weeds in your lawn edging along sidewalks etc...

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The Mantis border edger attachment beautifies your property with sharp, clean edges around paths, flower beds and bushes. The border edger cuts clean borders around new beds or freshen the edge of existing ones. This attachment includes a rubber tire and a hardened spring-steel slicer blade. It easily attaches to any Mantis tiller/cultivator.

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8/16/2011

Mantis Tiller 7321-00-02 Aerator/Dethatcher Attachment Combo Review

Mantis Tiller 7321-00-02 Aerator/Dethatcher Attachment Combo
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We just received this attachment yesterday and have put it to good use already. Working on a 1 acre lot, with lots of problem areas, these attachments worked great. We only have the Mantis tiller about 6 months and love it. The attachments were easy to put on. The thatcher amazed us with how much it pulled up, without damaging the good grass. The aerator, seems more like a slit seeder, did a nice job . This is the first time we did this on our lawn, so we will see how it looks in a couple of weeks after the new grass we planted comes in. We thought it cut a little deep, so we just worked it to keep it at a depth we preferred. Since our lawn will be an ongoing project, we thought the purchase would allow us to work on our schedule without having to rent expensive equipment, then rush to return it. We ordered on a Wednesdy night and received the package on Friday. Since Mantis offered free shipping, we ordered directly from them. We received the same price that Amazon had.

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The Mantis aerator/dethatcher combo attachment work together to maintain a beautiful, healthy lawn. Perfect to use in compact, clay soil, the aerator cuts into the soil under the lawn with four sets of tempered steel "knives," permitting easy absorption of water, oxygen and nutrients. The dethatcher quickly removes weeds and the tan-looking built-up "thatch" that can choke lawns. The 60 spring-steel picks dethatch a 15-inch swath with a single pass.

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8/15/2011

Fiskars 7990 Extended Reach Tiller Review

Fiskars 7990 Extended Reach Tiller
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It does what it suppose to do fairly easy. It's not heavy duty, but it is sturdy. I can't say about it's durability since I owned it for a couple of months and only used a couple of times. For small gardening, it is a fine tool.

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40', Extended Reach Tiller, Lets Gardeners Insert A In The Stirrup For More Digging Poser, A Strong Steel Shaft & Padded T-Grip Handles Supply Leverage To Break Up Compacted Soil, Sharp Arrowhead Tips Easily Pierce Hardened Soil Clods.

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