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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)

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 Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66)?

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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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

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
BrandMantisTroy-Bilt
Released
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

Sources — Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): homedepot.com (verified 2026-08-09). Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66): troybilt.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) and Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66)?

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 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

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