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Author: MissSnowshoveler

Date: 8 Sep 2005 5:28 am



I watched the promotional video that came with this machine and thought to myself - no way - NEVER!!! Then I saw one being used, I thought, okay so maybe. Then we sold a couple and got raving comments from the customers. Total amazement to me. The Mantis machines come with either a 2 cycle engine, a Honda 4 cycle engine or as an electric unit. They weigh anywhere from 20 - 24lbs.
There are several attachments to accompany these machines: a boder egder, planter/furrower, plow, dethatcher, aerator, crevice device, wheel set, plant guard, kick stand, debris bag, tine detangler, weed reducers and storage rack. The 2 cycle version also has hedge trimmer bars and an edger attachment.
We now actually own one to use at our own personal home. I have never seen something to work so nice in ground that's not the best. It worked beautifully around my flowers. I was pleasantly surprised to find out how easily it manuevered around the flowers without eating them in the process. I would definetely recommend them to anybody that asked, even for a larger garden.

Pros:
light weight
easy to start
comes with carrying handle
handles fold down for easy storage
1 piece cast gear box
many attachments
tines have a lifetime warranty against breakage
great for small areas
so easy to manuever

Cons:
too easy to start for younger children
2 cycle means having to mix fuel and oil

Date Purchased: 06/05
Price Paid: $300. Canadian (demo unit)
Recommend: Yes