Legend Force tiller at HD

[vavet]

HD has this Legend Force tiller on sale today. Good price for this size and style of tiller.
Never heard of this brand. Engine is Legend Force brand.
How bad could it be?
Would it just be a disposable unit - first time something fails, you just throw it away and start over?

Legend Force 20 in. 212 cc Gas Rear Tine Tiller, Forward/Reverse LF20212RTG - The Home Depot

Complete your outdoor work with this self-propelled 20-in. 212 cc gas rear tine tiller. Great for light tilling or groundbreaking work, the gear-drive system delivers superior fuel and engine efficiency

www.homedepot.com

 

[PBCampbell]

I find it hard to believe the regular price is $650, but I'm probably a couple decades out of the loop. A tiller at $250 for that size isn't a bad buy, but it's no ground breaker. For worked soil and minimum stones it should be up to the task of weeding and bed preparation. I'm sure it's all chinese, but I'd certainly give it a good look for $250.

 

[zendriver]

Read the reviews?

I have had it nearly a year (5/24/22)-(5/04/23). It is a tough tiller and does a great job. Weather breaking new ground or old it is great. I have one tine broke today and another close to breaking from rocks wedging against the housing, but I am not having any luck finding replacement tines.

Just looking at it looks like it has weak tines.

That's pretty much the tiller.

 

[RTM]

Heck, I paid more than that for my Mantis.

From another review: The Legend Force rear tine tiller is great for gardens that have been previously tilled and all impediments have been removed. In areas that have not yet been worked and obstacles like rocks and roots are present, this tiller is not the machine for the job.

 

[PCustoms]

Are the side by sides they sell legend force as well?

Sounds like no-name offshore junk, likely good for a year and then won't start next season and parts/model are obsolete.

 

[Rabid Badger]

That thing is garbage. You'd be better off buying used.

 

[mrvm]

HD has this Legend Force tiller on sale today. Good price for this size and style of tiller.
Never heard of this brand. Engine is Legend Force brand.
How bad could it be?
Would it just be a disposable unit - first time something fails, you just throw it away and start over?

At this price range there is a front tine unit also for $199

 

[Firebrick43]

HD has this Legend Force tiller on sale today. Good price for this size and style of tiller.
Never heard of this brand. Engine is Legend Force brand.
How bad could it be?
Would it just be a disposable unit - first time something fails, you just throw it away and start over?

Legend Force 20 in. 212 cc Gas Rear Tine Tiller, Forward/Reverse LF20212RTG - The Home Depot

Complete your outdoor work with this self-propelled 20-in. 212 cc gas rear tine tiller. Great for light tilling or groundbreaking work, the gear-drive system delivers superior fuel and engine efficiency

www.homedepot.com

Pretty much how all off brand big box store stuff is.

 

[theoldwizard1]

If your "bustin' sod", nothing beats a Troy Bilt. The old Craftsman Rear Tine was pretty good !

 

[Firebrick43]

If your "bustin' sod", nothing beats a Troy Bilt. The old Craftsman Rear Tine was pretty good !

Except for a BCS, a Grillo, an old Gravely, a Berreto, or a Honda FRC800

 

[American Locomotive]

Wow! There is no possible way that thing can be any good at all for $200 unless they are really just trying to unload them at a loss. It'd basically cost that much just to buy the engine at Harbor Freight!

I don't know how you could say it's a "good price"! It's an insane price for a tiller of that construction and size. If it makes a whole 10 feet before blowing up, I'd call it a rousing success at that price point!

 

[PBCampbell]

It's down to $200 now. I haven't a use for a tiller, but I'm tempted to go have a look.

 

[mike93lx]

At this price range there is a front tine unit also for $199

After using rear tine units, I wouldn't run a front tine for free.

 

[zendriver]

After using rear tine units, I wouldn't run a front tine for free.

Depends on the need

Front tine tiller gets onto tight areas. Rear tine is a hassle.

Open areas rear tine easier doing a better job

 

[mike93lx]

Depends on the need

Front tine tiller gets onto tight areas. Rear tine is a hassle.

Open areas rear tine easier doing a better job

Agreed.

I should add that it is so much better to use a rear tine that I would adjust a garden to accommodate it

 

[mrvm]

The Champion front tine tiller price just dropped to $149 as well as the Champion rear tine tiller to $179

 

[zendriver]

At that price, I could get it just for something else to trip over in the garage

 

[mike93lx]

At that price, I could get it just for something else to trip over in the garage

I thought that was the job of scrap 2x4's?

 

[jar944]

Cheap enough to try out.

 

[zendriver]

Cheap enough to try out.

Maybe it will be like most Chinese products - good enough.

 

[jar944]

Maybe it will be like most Chinese products - good enough.

I expect that will be the case.

 

[larry4406]

@jar944 takes one for the team!

 

[theoldwizard1]

Read the reviews?



Just looking at it looks like it has weak tines.

That's pretty much the tiller.

No ! The transmission is the heart !!

 

[ike]

i got one of the Champion front tines when they dropped to 149. i have other Champion things, and they have worked well for the price.

 

[jar944]

Cast iron transmission housing, 2 forward speeds, one reverse, rotating and counter rotating tine transmission. Not bad for $200. Tine speed could be a bit lower, it grabs and lurches when not counter rotating.

 

[zendriver]

^^looks pretty beefy, actually.

Enjoy!

 

[jar944]

Read the reviews?



Just looking at it looks like it has weak tines.

That's pretty much the tiller.

When I saw the reviews talking about belts, I figured most were either the sort of people that stick their **** into a toaster, or were confused about models. Just for clarification It has 1/4" thick steel tines.

 

[tncatadjuster]

Cheap enough to try out.

I had to after seeing yours. It's worth it to just test the market, I have a very specific job of repairing where a plumber left a bad surface after a drain replacement. The dirt is rock free, just needs a little help to spread.

$215 all in.

 

[Old Man Roger]

There’s one with a Briggs and Stratton on clearance for $150 now. Free shipping too. The engine is worth more than that.

YARD FORCE 21 in. 208 cc Gas Front-Tine Tiller YF21-FTT - The Home Depot

Move snow quickly from your outdoor space with this YARD FORCE Gas FrontTine Tiller.

www.homedepot.com

 

[jonesg]

There’s one with a Briggs and Stratton on clearance for $150 now. Free shipping too. The engine is worth more than that.

YARD FORCE 21 in. 208 cc Gas Front-Tine Tiller YF21-FTT - The Home Depot

Move snow quickly from your outdoor space with this YARD FORCE Gas FrontTine Tiller.

www.homedepot.com

the angle iron in the packaging is worth a few bucks too. !
snag a welder for that future angle iron go cart project.

 

[tncatadjuster]

I plan to use it for some landscaping at my fathers house this next week, my first tiller. Went together easy and is built quite well on the outside.

 

[Sumboodie]

Home Depot can **** a dirty ********.

75% of their junk online is "not available in Alaska". Not usually an issue at Lowes.

 

[jar944]

Price is back up to $700


Imho a solid $200 purchase

 

[PCustoms]

Of course it is, it's spring tilling season

 

[JeepYJ]

Of course it is, it's spring tilling season

And the OP was last summer lol

 

[Snapped-off]

Price is back up to $700


Imho a solid $200 purchase

It's $750 for me.