# Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) (Mantis) and Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) (Troy-Bilt) among garden tillers. Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is the cheaper of the two at $439.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) | Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $439.99 | $1039 |
| Brand | Mantis | Troy-Bilt |
| Tilling width (in) | 9 | 14 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 10 | 6 |
| Power | 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) | 208 cc |
| Tine rotation | forward | counter (opposite of wheel rotation) |
| 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; only a depth stake sets tilling depth |
| Weight (lb) | 24 | — |

## Key differences

- Tilling width (in): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 9 vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 14
- Tilling depth (in): Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 10 vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 6
- Power: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 208 cc
- Tine rotation: Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) forward vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) counter (opposite of wheel rotation)
- 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 Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) No width adjustment; only a depth stake sets tilling depth

## Sources

- Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mantis-9-in-4-Cycle-Tiller-with-Kickstand-7940/206970566 (homedepot.com, verified 2026-08-09)
- Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66): https://www.troybilt.com/en_US/tillers/bronco-crt-208cc-14inch-rear-tine-tiller/21D-64M8B66.html (troybilt.com, verified 2026-08-09)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/garden-tillers/mantis-7940-vs-troy-bilt-bronco-crt/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) ($439.99) vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) ($1039) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/garden-tillers/mantis-7940-vs-troy-bilt-bronco-crt/
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