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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.
Craftsman
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vs Southland
$482.99
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator | Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller |
| US price | — | $482.99 |
| Brand | Craftsman | Southland |
| 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