Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

So happy to have my own Mantis. My grandmother and mother both have Mantis tillers still going strong and my new one does not disappoint!!!!

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Ok, so, I only gave this 4 Stars,but not because of performance issues, I've had my Mantis in excess of 10 years and it works flawlessly, Makes me a happy fellow. The only gripe I have is the Location of the on and off switch, located on the Handle, when the Mantis Jumps your hand can hit that switch and shut the machine down. Small potatoes? Maybe, but it still is a design flaw in my opinion.
Bottom line.. I truly like the Mantis, it digs in like an Alabama Tick.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I already knew that this is the best tiller/cultivator for me, from the previous years. i have the edger attachment and the furrow blades and use them all the time. at almost 70 years young this is so easy for me to handle. I wouldnt have anything else !

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I have had nothing but problems with this since I bought it two years ago. It won't prime and takes 20 pulls to start if it starts at all. And 5 years from handles to tines, what r u gonna break. The engine is covered by someone else. Lol
I'll use my 30 year old troybilt. Thank you.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

tiller worked great for about 1 month. then carbureator failed, for last few years it has been a nice wall ornanent in my tool shed. company knew carbs were bad , yet never voluntarily replaced. You have to PAY

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I am 70 and have had a small garden and flowers for over 40 years. Bought my mantis tiller in 1998 and have had only routine maintenance done to it. It has been a great little tiller that i continue to use to this day. I gave up my front tine tiller when i bought this one.
I usually have about 20 tomatoes and several other vegetables as well as flowers each year. It is easy to start and does a great job. I particularly like it because it is small and light weight and you can get into tight places with it. My only problem has been finding parts locally. Usually have to order them. Gas supply hose cracked and leaked after 16 years of use and had to order new ones. Parts were reasonable priced. When/if this one finally dies, i will most definitely buy another one. thanks for a great product!

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

This is my second mantis and I believe it is the best performing one. I had my first mantis a long-----------
time and it never owed me a dime for performance.
I love the new handles, they are a good enhancement.
I currently have the tiller attachment, an edger attachment and a de-thatcher attachment.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Wanted one since I saw a neighbor use one 10 years ago. Great investment

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Great

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very versitile

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I have rented these and own these sweet little machines and have never had a lick of any problems with them ( UNLESS ) you leave the worthless ethanol mix gas in it for an extended period of time , I had to replace a carb because the worthless gas destroyed it , ( ALWAYS USE)
the additive for ethanol gas , unless you have non ethanol gas available then you still need the additive for extended storage periods , ( DO NOT BLAME MANTIS FOR YOUR IGNORANCE ) If you are having starting problems , it's the gas NOT the machine

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Great product

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Exceeded our expectations......

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I bought a replacement for the old Mantis I had for 12 years. No problems with the old one but the replacement was a PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE. Used it one day last year and now this year it will not start and the service center said I would have to leave it for 4-5 weeks. I will not buy another one as the starting problem is a nightmare.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

My second Mantis. First one lasted me 21 years and it still runs just hard to start.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I wish it had a kick stand

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I received my tiller a few days after ordering. It took me about 15 minutes to assemble it. I added gas and it started on the 3rd pull. If you want quality, I would recommend this Mantis tiller.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

This little dynamo is a beast in a small package. This tiller saves me a lot of time compared to a large tine tiller. I once used a large tine tiller but had to work the soil with a hoe to chop up the soil chunks (back breaking). This thing pulverizes the soil. This year (number 20 for the tiller) the tiller kept stalling and had no power. I read the "trouble shooting" section of the manual and discovered it was possible old fuel. I went and got fresh fuel and it started up with the first pull and boy did it have power. To those reading this post, I strongly encourage you to drain the fuel at each post season and disconnect the spark plug for decades on use.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

This is the worst machine I have ever owned. I used it for about a total; of 3 hours and after that it would not start again. I did all the maintenance in the manual. But obviously to no avail. I took it to one of the recommended shops for repair and they told me it could not be repaired. They said the carburetor was shot. $75.00 dollars.

I have written to the company (Mantis) and received no reply. (so much for customer service.)

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I have tried everything and can not get it to crank still hopeful that I will get it to work one day .

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

This is a great tiller. I bought it to replace my 26 year old Mantis which is probably still fixable. I put the new one together and it works just like the old one. Excellent small tiller. My wife can use it too.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

My first mantis is 18 years old and still doing its job. My daughters felt I needed the newest version as it has nicer handles and is prettier. Yes that is what they said. This was the easiest decision I needed to make. When they asked what I wanted I said Mantis. Mantis is built tough and always ready to go. I read numerous reviews that said it is hard to start. I find that to be just the opposite. Two pulls and I am off to till.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

This was a nice tiller out of the box but the following years maintenance isn't worth it. The handles are cheap, The kickstand is a joke and it will not start when you need it. I have to work on this every season. It should just start -not make me work on it seemingly every time I need to use it.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Trial and error getting started- used once and doe start easy or idle.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Bought my Mantis last spring(2016), Started and worked perfect. This Spring(2017) different story. Took me almost an hour to start, will not idle. I had to slowly feather the throttle to keep running and had to keep the throttle fully open to keep from dying and to finish my garden. Should have went with the Honda engine maybe. Not happy.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Takes forever to start only 2 years oid then when it does it won't stay running quite disappointed should have kept my very first one

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

It's hard to o believe that a tool with so many positive reviews can be this hard to start. I follow the instructions to the letter but it takes hours of struggle to make it go. So far, no luck this second season of ownership. Gas is fresh. Spark plug is clean and dry. Fuel is in the line. Ignition switch is on. But still no cough, no sign of life. Seriously considering returning it.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

Started up quickly, cuts through dirt well and still easy to control. Good engine strength.
Recm'd buying pre-mix 1:50 gas w/o ethanol for this engine.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

So, I have had this product for approx 6 years. In that time I have used it to till my yard on two separate occasions. I have created pathways around the yard. I have tilled gardens for a couple of friends. I loaned my mantis to in rock hard soil. Most recently we have used the mantis to cultivate the soil around about 30 tree wells to make it easier to reform the wells. In other words, I've used my mantis so often that I have worn the blades down to the point of replacement. Not once did the mantis fail to start or have any mechanical problems. I often wondered if I might be overusing such a lightweight piece of equipment as my soil is quite compact, rocky and frequently hard, but as it has turned out, the Mantis can take it. I will say that there is a learning curve involved if you are used to using the , powerful, heavy, clumsy rototillers of old.

Comments about Mantis 2 Cycle Mini Tiller (7920):

I LOVE IT