# Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) (Troy-Bilt) and Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller (Southland) among garden tillers. Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller is the cheaper of the two at $482.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) | Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1039 | $482.99 |
| Brand | Troy-Bilt | Southland |
| Tilling width (in) | 14 | 18 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 6 | 10 |
| Power | 208 cc | 196 cc |
| Tine rotation | counter (opposite of wheel rotation) | counter |
| Tine count | — | — |
| Adjustable tine positions | No width adjustment; only a depth stake sets tilling depth | No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |

## Key differences

- Tilling width (in): Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 14 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 18
- Tilling depth (in): Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 6 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 10
- Power: Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 208 cc vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 196 cc
- Tine rotation: Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) counter (opposite of wheel rotation) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller counter
- Adjustable tine positions: Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) No width adjustment; only a depth stake sets tilling depth vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission

## Sources

- 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)
- Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller: https://thetoolboss.com/southland-rear-tine-tiller-review/ (thetoolboss.com, verified 2026-08-09)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/garden-tillers/troy-bilt-bronco-crt-vs-southland-srtt196e/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) ($1039) vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller ($482.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/garden-tillers/troy-bilt-bronco-crt-vs-southland-srtt196e/
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