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Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller is cheaper at $482.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
US price $482.99
BrandChampion Power EquipmentSouthland
Released
Tilling width (in) 16-22 (adjustable) 18
Tilling depth (in) 8 10
Power 212 cc 196 cc
Tine rotation forward (reverse available for short periods) counter
Tine count 4
Adjustable tine positions Yes - 16 to 22 in. tilling width adjustment; depth gauge is also adjustable No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission
Weight (lb) 119

Sources — Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller: championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-08-09). Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller: thetoolboss.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller and Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Tilling width (in): Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller 16-22 (adjustable) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 18
  • Tilling depth (in): Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller 8 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 10
  • Power: Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller 212 cc vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 196 cc
  • Tine rotation: Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller forward (reverse available for short periods) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller counter
  • Adjustable tine positions: Champion Power Equipment 100379 22 in. 212cc 4-Stroke Front-Tine Tiller Yes - 16 to 22 in. tilling width adjustment; depth gauge is also adjustable vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission

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