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Mantis 7250-15-02 3-Speed Electric Tiller/Cultivator with Border Edger and Kickstand | 
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| Brand: Mantis
Category: Lawn & Patio
Buy New: $349.95
(as of 9/3/10 04:50 PDT - Details)
New (2) from $349.95
Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 2273
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30.4
Dimensions (in): 29.3 x 14.2 x 9.7
Model: 7250-15-02
UPC: 615964029952
EAN: 0615964029952
ASIN: B000N5WPQY
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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.
Amazon.com Product Description
You'll be ready to garden all year round with the Mantis 7250-15-02 Three-Speed Electric Tiller/Cultivator. With a powerful, environmentally friendly engine, durable tines, and compact profile, the Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator is ideal for creating new gardens, tilling in narrow rows and raised beds, or along fences. With the help of the included border-edger accessory and convenient kickstand, the Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator will help you maintain a bountiful garden for years to come. |  |  |
Featuring a border-edger, kickstand, and folding handles, this electric tiller/cultivator makes garden maintenance easier than ever. |
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With a powerful engine, this tool
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Powerful but Easy to Control
Don't be fooled by the small, compact design of the Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator. Though it weighs a mere 21 pounds and has a width of only nine inches, the Mantis is powerful, thanks to its three-speed electric motor.A reliable push-button primer will get you started, but the tines won't move until you squeeze the throttle. Once you've activated the throttle, the patented serpentine tines spin at up to 240 RPM to break through sod--even hard clay--tilling down to a depth of 10 inches. The Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator makes it easy to maintain your garden. Simply reverse the tines to shallow-cultivate depths of up to three inches--it's much faster than using hand tools. And because it tills a nine-inch-wide path, this tool is especially useful in tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas. That's a real advantage for raised-bed gardeners. Convenient, Versatile, and Durable
The Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator features folding handle bars which make it convenient to store in a garage or tool shed. And with the included border-edger accessory and optional attachments (sold separately), the Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator can be used beyond the confines of your garden. Its lightweight design, convenient carrying handle, and adjustable kickstand make it portable, so adding an accessory such as a lawn aerator could potentially keep you busy all summer and into the fall. The Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator's durable one-piece cast gear box is designed to last. Additionally, the tines are guaranteed against breakage for the lifetime of the tool. What's in the Box
Three-speed electric tiller/cultivator with serpentine tines, border-edger accessory, and kickstand.
Patented serpentine tines spin at up to 240 RPM to break through sod
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Fantastic Product. Excellent Deal Thru Amazon September 6, 2007
Quentin Deverill (Philadelphia, PA United States)
53 out of 54 found this review helpful
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 December 14, 2007
Krista (Denver)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 March 14, 2009
backprop (St. Louis, MO USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 March 26, 2007
C. Sherwood (Texas)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
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... May 14, 2007
Jean-Luc (Putnam Co., NY USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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.
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