Troy-Bilt Rear-Tine Tiller- Perfect for the at home gardener!

Last Updated on November 9, 2017 by Cassie Lyons

Troy-Bilt Big Red 305cc 20-in Rear-Tine Tiller with Briggs & Stratton Engine (CARB) has a push button electric start to completely eliminate pull starting along with forward-rotating tines for a better soil preparation for your gardens. Get out of tight corners by having power reverse to back out of dense soil or corners before you are too stuck to do it on your own. Cast-iron encased bronze gear transmission helps to provide durability and heavy-duty performance in the tiller. Patented Bolo® in included to help tines work to slice, chop and turn soil for a finely milled, well aerated soil compared to other brands. They have installed agricultural tires in order to enhance traction and maneuverability along with durability for the tires to last longer than the average tiller.

Some of the specifications for the Troy-Bilt Tiller is that it has engine torque of 14.50 with a maximum tilling width of 20 and maximum tilling depth of 7. It’s a transmission style gear drive and has 4 forwards speeds and 2 reverse speeds. This product has a rear tine position with forawrd rotation option, a front bumper, and 16 inch pneumatic rubber wheels and only weighs 200 pounds. It comes with a limited-lifetime warranty on the transmission, gears, shafts, housings, and defects in the material and workmanship of the tiller.

The Positives
Most of the customers love this tiller and say it is perfect for their large gardens. Some of the best aspect of this product that they mention are that it can go for 5 hours without having to refuel, only needs one hand to use, easy to maintain, and it is easy to operate.

The Negatives
Some customers have mentioned that they had a hard time trying to start the tiller and that it was harder to use for those who are over 5’8″ tall due to how it was built.

So What’s The Scoop?
Troy-Bilt Big Red 305cc 20-in Rear-Tine Tiller with Briggs & Stratton Engine (CARB) is great for someone who wants to till their yard themselves or a company that tills others yards. It’s easy to maintain and able to be used one handed along with lasting 5 hours without refueling will make any job easier.