Looking to prep for a spring garden and I'm in the market for a rear tine garden tiller.

I've had several people tell me that old Troy-bilt Tillers are the best. Are new Troy-Bilt tillers still high quality?

Any thoughts on a brand and model that's good for moderate use would be appreciated.

My price range is around $1000-$1300

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Posted by LSU Tiger Bob

South

Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 12:37 pm to SuperFanDan

Troy-bilt. Don't know about the new ones. I have an old "Horse" model that's pushing 30 years old and has been solid.

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Posted by OntarioTiger

Canada

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 12:53 pm to LSU Tiger Bob

Honda – if you have a big garden or use it often its hard to beat a Honda. My dad and I share a rwartine honda (6hp engine) – it going on 15 yrs old. Starts 2nd pull and can run it w one hand
Had to use a front tiller last summer at my in laws – that SOB beat me up – don’t know why I didn’t bring mine …….

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Posted by pdubya76

Sw Ms

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:06 pm to SuperFanDan

My dad used to always have a craftsman from sears. Not sure about now but they were very heavy back then.

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Posted by tenfoe

Member since Jun 2011

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:07 pm to SuperFanDan

It's not worth it to buy one just for a small-medium backyard garden. You can rent one from Home Depot for $50/day. If only using it once a year, it would take a long time to make it worth purchasing one. And the good thing about it is they usually rent nice Hondas that are pretty expensive if you are to buy one.

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Posted by SuperFanDan

Baton Rouge

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:36 pm to tenfoe

Yeah, I didn't even consider renting. That may be what I do until I figure out if I even have a green thumb. I'm guessing I don't

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Posted by Geauxtiga

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 5:54 pm to tenfoe

quote:
If only using it once a year, it would take a long time to make it worth purchasing one. And the good thing about it is they usually rent nice Hondas that are pretty expensive if you are to buy one.

Plus they'll start it for you. Using it once a year can lead to a lot of headache.

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Posted by CHEDBALLZ

South Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 1/20/14 at 6:31 pm to Geauxtiga

Troy Bilts now are shite.

Get a Cub Cadet

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