Mantis
Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine)
$439.99Cheaper
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Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
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.
Southland
Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
$482.99
Which is better: the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) or Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is the cheaper at $439.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) | Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $439.99 | $482.99 |
| Brand | Mantis | Southland |
| Released | — | — |
| Tilling width (in) | 9 | 18 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 10 | 10 |
| Power | 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) | 196 cc |
| Tine rotation | forward | counter |
| Tine count | — | — |
| 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 | No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission |
| Weight (lb) | 24 | — |
Sources — Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): homedepot.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 Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) and Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tilling width (in): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 9 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 18
- Power: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 196 cc
- Tine rotation: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) forward vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller counter
- 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 Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission