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Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is cheaper at $439.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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$439.99
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Which is better: the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) or Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator?
The Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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| Spec | Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) | Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator |
| US price | $439.99 | — |
| Brand | Mantis | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Tilling width (in) | 9 | 6-12 (adjustable) |
| Tilling depth (in) | 10 | 5 |
| Power | 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) | 29 cc |
| Tine rotation | forward | forward |
| Tine count | — | 6 |
| Adjustable tine positions | Tines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 24 | 40 |
Sources — Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): homedepot.com (verified 2026-08-09).
Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator: craftsman.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) and Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tilling width (in): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 9 vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 6-12 (adjustable)
- Tilling depth (in): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 10 vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 5
- Power: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 29 cc
- Adjustable tine positions: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) Tines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator true
- Weight (lb): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 24 vs Craftsman CMXGVAMKC29C 29cc 4-Cycle Gas Cultivator 40