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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.

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
BrandMantisCraftsman
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

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