12 in. 9 Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator with 3-Position Wheels
- 2-speed electric motor provides the right power for the job
- No gas, no fumes, no noise
- 3 position wheel settings and folds easily in 2 positions
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$12642
Product Overview
The Mantis Electric Tiller/Cultivator 3550 delivers quiet digging and cultivating power you’ll appreciate. This small corded tiller is powered by a clean, efficient electric motor. Refresh or renovate existing garden beds or break ground for planting new ones. Compact size works in any size garden. At 24 lbs. it’s easy to lift into raised beds, too. Includes 3-position wheels and 2-speeds.
- Powerful 120-Volt 9 Amp electric tiller/cultivator
- 2 speeds allow for a high speed when tilling and lower speed when cultivating
- Quiet lightweight and easy to use with no need for oil and gas
- Handles fold in 2 positions for easy transporting
- 3 position wheel settings
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Product Overview
- 2-speed electric motor provides the right power for the job
- No gas, no fumes, no noise
- 3 position wheel settings and folds easily in 2 positions
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| Brand | Mantis | Troy-Bilt | Troy-Bilt | Earthwise |
| Name | 12 in. 9 Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator with 3-Position Wheels | 9 in. 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Cultivator with SpringAssist Starting Technology | 9 in. 6.5 Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator | 11 in. 40-Volt 4.0 Ah Electric Cordless Tiller/Cultivator |
| Price | $12642 | $19999 | $21146 | $22428 |
| Ratings | (307) | (148) | (96) | (101) |
| Power Type | Corded Electric | Gas | Corded Electric | Battery |
| Maximum Till Depth (in.) | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Maximum Till Width (in.) | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Number of Tines | 4 Tines | 4 Tines | 4 Tines | 4 Tines |
| Number of tines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Features | Assembly Required,Cord Lock,Dual Speed Function,Foldable handle,Portable | Assembly Required | Assembly Required,Cord Lock,Foldable handle | Assembly Required |
| Commercial | No | No | No | No |
| CA (CARB) Compliant | CARB Compliant | |||
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| Brand | Mantis | Troy-Bilt | Troy-Bilt | Earthwise |
| Name | 12 in. 9 Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator with 3-Position Wheels | 9 in. 25cc 2-Cycle Gas Cultivator with SpringAssist Starting Technology | 9 in. 6.5 Amp Corded Electric Tiller/Cultivator | 11 in. 40-Volt 4.0 Ah Electric Cordless Tiller/Cultivator |
| Price | $12642 | $19999 | $21146 | $22428 |
| Ratings | (307) | (148) | (96) | (101) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Assembled Depth (in.)
15 in
Assembled Height (in.)
41 in
Assembled Width (in.)
41 in
Maximum extension cord length (ft.)
100
Product Depth (in.)
15 in
Product Height (in.)
41 in
Product Width (in.)
41 in
Tine length (in.)
8
Wheel Diameter (in.)
6 in
Wheel Width (in.)
2 in
Details
Adjustable Forward Speed
Yes
Adjustable Handle
No
Amperage (amps)
9 A
Assembly Required
Yes
Commercial
No
Commercial/Residential
Residential
Condition
New
Cord lock
Yes
Features
Assembly Required,Cord Lock,Dual Speed Function,Foldable handle,Portable
Foldable handle
Yes
Maximum Till Depth (in.)
8
Maximum Till Width (in.)
12
Number of Tines
4 Tines
Number of tines
4
Power Type
Corded Electric
Product Weight (lb.)
24.4 lb
Reconditioned
No
Required extension cord rating
14 gauge
Returnable
30-Day
Reverse
No
Start Type
Switch
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings
CSA Certified
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year Limited
Questions & Answers
9Questions34Answers
My yard is full of crabgrass. Will the Mantis go through it down to soil?
Asked by Mj August 3, 20201
AnswerWe recommend you first mow the area with the mower at the lowest setting. Then use the tiller to break through the soil.
Are the tines reversible and if not is there an electric model with reversible tines?
Asked by Rose April 18, 20205
AnswersThis model does not reverse
How much assembly does this require
Asked by Mammama April 16, 20205
AnswersAssembly is the usual sort of headache -takes about an hour - but not a huge headache. Handle has 2 parts that bolt together and fit into the motorized unit. That's it.
Do the other attachments, for the gas model work with the electric.
Asked by Tech21 April 12, 20204
AnswersThis electric tiller cannot use attachment for gas models. It would be good if I could use a de thatcher attachment.
Are the tines on this model as effective (both quick and effective at aerating the soil) as the t...
Asked by KC April 2, 20202
Answerswill turn the ground to powder with little effort
I have 12 gauge/15amp heavy duty power cords. Can I use 100' cord plus a 50' cord together or onl...
Asked by Misha March 27, 20202
AnswersYou might lose a little power using that much cord but it still should be usable.
do not want a safety switch does this tiller have one
Asked by sunny February 25, 20204
AnswersIt does not have a safety switch, but the tines do disengage when the red lever near the handle is released. (See image)
how deep can you till the dirt.
Asked by Tiller June 10, 20196
AnswersMaximum till depth is 8 inches.
Hi, I have 10 x 20 sandy lake side beach in NH. I always rake the sand to keep it nice but it can...
Asked by TomD June 2, 20195
Answersshould work fine for beach would not recommend for areas larger than you have ,tiller is quite petite
Customer Reviews
Jul 2, 2020
Ease of use & overgrown raised beds
I love this tiller. I have trouble getting a gas powered tiller started and can’t always find someone to help me. I plug it in and start it right up. I was able to till some raised beds that were 4+ years overgrown. I did do some prep weeding/breaking up so I wouldn’t have to stop & start to clean the tines so much. Small & light enough to lift and maneuver in the beds.
by Sandra D
Customer review from mantis.com Jun 24, 2020
I like it
I really like this tiller.
Has good power, and once it starts to bite, it chews. If I could change one thing, it would be adding a means to attach some extra weight to help break fresh dirt. If I could change two things, I would make the activation lever tougher
by TASpal
May 25, 2020
Power!
I got this one month ago and when I turned it on The first thought was I sure hope there’s a slower setting! Sure enough it was on high speed! After switching it to slow speed it did an amazing job on my flower beds we have lots of clay around here in Oregon.
by Jawkneebee
Mar 29, 2020
Easy, functional.
Love it! Lightweight but gets the job done! No noisy or smelly gas to deal with. Works great to get into smaller areas like flower beds. Loved it so much I got one for my son and they were also very enthusiastic about the ease of putting together out of the box, and how easy it is to handle.
by Chalkweezer
Jan 9, 2021
Works well for my 4x8 garden. First tilling was a bit of a job because of the weeds that got tang...
Works well for my 4x8 garden. First tilling was a bit of a job because of the weeds that got tangled in the tines. Had to clear these out numerous times to continue. I used the high speed. Low seemed to low. Once I cleared the weeds, I ran into some small roots which were cut pretty quickly with this tiller. Other roots that were larger caught the tiller but did no damage. I had to remove those with branch trimmer.
Lastly, I dumped some peat moss on the top and tilled that in. So nice to be able to just plug in a go. No hassle with gas, oil, spark plug, carb adjustments, etc .....
by Dl
Jan 9, 2021
Great for everyday use in the garden, flower beds and loosening soil to plant grass. No worries a...
Great for everyday use in the garden, flower beds and loosening soil to plant grass.
No worries about maintaining gas motors
Only drawback is since tilling is performed pulling backwards you have to be careful to keep cord out of the way of the blades
by Barry
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