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Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 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 Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
US price $482.99
BrandCraftsmanSouthland
Released
Tilling width (in) 6-12 (adjustable) 18
Tilling depth (in) 5 10
Power 29 cc 196 cc
Tine rotation forward counter
Tine count 6
Adjustable tine positions Yes No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission
Weight (lb) 40

Sources — Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator: craftsman.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 Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 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): Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 6-12 (adjustable) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 18
  • Tilling depth (in): Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 5 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 10
  • Power: Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 29 cc vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 196 cc
  • Tine rotation: Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator forward vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller counter
  • Adjustable tine positions: Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator true 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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