re: What's the best and most affordable tiller?

I have a little 2-stroke Mantis that has been great. I know it's at least 15 years old. I got it used from my grandmother. I had to put a new carburetor on it and run a new throttle cable, but that's it. Runs like a champ. Starts up right away.

Have you checked the carburetor on your tiller? That's usually the first thing to go. They swap out super easy.