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

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller is cheaper at $482.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) or Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller is the cheaper at $482.99.

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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
BrandTroy-BiltSouthland
Released
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)

Sources — Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66): troybilt.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 Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) and Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • 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

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