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Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): price & specs

Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: homedepot.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark44/100#7 of 9 in class

The Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is listed at $439.99 on homedepot.com as of 2026-08-09, #6 cheapest of 9 garden tillers (median $284.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 44/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 9 in class.

Verified Aug 9, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest garden tillers: WEN TC0714 14.2 in. 7-Amp Electric Tiller and Cultivator — $102.83

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Is the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) a good buy?

At $440, the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is #6 cheapest of the 9 garden tillers we track, where the median is $284.99. On the spec sheet, its tilling depth of 10 in is above the median of the 11, and its weight of 24 lb is below the median of the 9.

Specifications

Price (US)$439.99 Current Home Depot retail for the pull-start 7940 (distinct from the newer electric-start 7940A, which lists separately at $440.99-$489.99 on mantis.com).
BrandMantis
Released—
Tilling width (in)9
Tilling depth (in)10
Power25 cc (Honda 4-cycle)
Tine rotationforward
Tine count—
Adjustable tine positionsTines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable
Weight (lb)24

Source: homedepot.com (verified 2026-08-09) · corroborated by amazon.com. Home Depot's listing for the 7940 (distinct SKU from the electric-start 7940A sold on mantis.com) confirms a 25cc Honda 4-cycle engine, 9 in. tilling width, 10 in. tilling depth, 24 lb weight, and recoil pull-start operation, matching Russo Power Equipment and Arlington Power Equipment retailer copy. Exact tine count is not stated on any fetched source (Mantis markets the design as curved dual tines rather than a numbered set), so tine_count is left null rather than guessed.

Is the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) worth it vs cheaper garden tillers?

Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) against its closest cheaper and pricier garden tillers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked

ProductPriceTilling width (in)Tilling depth (in)PowerTine rotationAdjustable tine positions
Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) this$439.9991025 cc (Honda 4-cycle)forwardTines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable
Earthwise TC70016 16 in. 13.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator$284.9911-16 (adjustable)813.5 AforwardYes
Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller$482.991810196 cccounterNo width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) cost?

The Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) has a US price of $439.99 (Current Home Depot retail for the pull-start 7940 (distinct from the newer electric-start 7940A, which lists separately at $440.99-$489.99 on mantis.com).), as of 2026-08-09.

How does the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) compare on price?

At $440, the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) is #6 cheapest of the 9 garden tillers we track, where the median is $284.99.

What are the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine)'s key specs?

Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) (Mantis): tilling width in 9, tilling depth in 10, power 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle), tine rotation forward, 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. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-09.

Price of record: $439.99 at homedepot.com, 2026-08-09. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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