In Amazon's product description of the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller, an image of a woman can be seen holding the product. She's all smiles and seems to be happy with her Mantis.
But will you have the same reaction?
Let's attempt to answer this question based on the feedback and rating submitted by consumers who were able to use the product. we've checked out online sources and summarized these feedback into this neat article. Read through this review, and we hope we can help you with the information you need.
The Mantis 7225-15-02 is a 2-cycle gas-powered tiller that boasts patented reversible tines that can till down 10 inches of soil. Also, as advertised, it comes complete with a border edger and kickstand for portability and convenience.
In a hurry?
Learn about the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller here.
But will you have the same reaction?
Let's attempt to answer this question based on the feedback and rating submitted by consumers who were able to use the product. we've checked out online sources and summarized these feedback into this neat article. Read through this review, and we hope we can help you with the information you need.
The Mantis 7225-15-02 is a 2-cycle gas-powered tiller that boasts patented reversible tines that can till down 10 inches of soil. Also, as advertised, it comes complete with a border edger and kickstand for portability and convenience.
In a hurry?
Learn about the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller here.
Features and Specifications of the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller
- has a kickstand
- comes with an edger
- easy-to-start 2-cycle engine, commercial-grade
- throttle-activated clutch
- 9-inch tilling width
- reversible tines (patented)
- 10-inch tilling depth
- CARB compliant
- 5-year consumer warranty
What do these features promise consumers?
First, the engine is powerful enough to dig deep into compacted soil. But later, we'll see if this is true based on consumer experience. The serpentine tines -- which are patented -- can dig deep into hard soil. Since it can dig up to 10 inches of soil, you'll have a better garden.
Next, its 9-inch tilling width is one feature that Mantis is proud of. Because of this small width, it can fit into tight places. This is therefore an advantage over larger tillers.
Also, let's not forget that the Mantis is designed to be an easy-to-start machine. You only have to push one button and pull the cord effortlessly to get started. And they say it's quick!
Last, you'll see in the pictures below that the lady model is smiling as she appears to be effortlessly carrying her Mantis 7225. This gives us an impression that this tiller is lightweight and portable. It weighs only 20 lbs., by the way.
VIDEO: See the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller
The video below shows the parts of the Mantis 7225. The speaker says the machine is his neighbor's, and he's tasked to repair it. Though we don't see the Mantis in action, you can use this video to examine the parts of the machine.
PROS and CONS of the Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller
This section presents the advantages and disadvantages of the Mantis 7225-15-02 garden tiller. We've gone through the online reviews and summarized the main points. See if the promised results check out with consumer experience.
PROS
- lightweight
- no problem starting up
- can cultivate hardened clay
- kickstand helps stabilize the product while you pull the cord
- efficient and powerful for its small size
CONS
- getting it started can be a matter of trial-and-error
- as one consumer said, it may not be for soil with grass/weeds as the weeds can get tangled in the tines
- tends to lunge back toward you when you hit a large rock; therefore, may not be for rocky soil
- 2-stroke engines are noisy
- as one consumer pointed out, the edger may not be reliable
- expensive
PROS
- lightweight
- no problem starting up
- can cultivate hardened clay
- kickstand helps stabilize the product while you pull the cord
- efficient and powerful for its small size
CONS
- getting it started can be a matter of trial-and-error
- as one consumer said, it may not be for soil with grass/weeds as the weeds can get tangled in the tines
- tends to lunge back toward you when you hit a large rock; therefore, may not be for rocky soil
- 2-stroke engines are noisy
- as one consumer pointed out, the edger may not be reliable
- expensive
Mantis 7225-15-02 Garden Tiller Review: Powerful But Expensive
The Mantis 7225-15-02 is easy to operate. Its patented tines have proven to be powerful enough to dig deep into hardened soil. But as what two consumers said, this may not perform well in rocky grounds or in soil with weeds. Plus, it's expensive.