HOME


FIRST VEGETABLE GARDEN
RAIN GARDENS
THE OZ VICTORY GARDEN
GARDENING TO SAVE MONEY
INCREASE YOUR BOTANY SAVVY
TILLING VS CULTIVATING
THE PERILS OF PEAT
THE DIRT ON SOIL
TINES, TINES, TINES
WHY AND HOW TO TILL
RENT OR BUY
HOW TO RENT & USE A BACKHOE
FALL LANDSCAPING TIPS
ECO FRIENDLY TIPS
USING GOOD PESTS TO FIGHT BAD PESTS
BUYING A LAWN MOWER?
TILLER CARE
COMPOSTING 101
MY NEW TILLER
AWARENESS WEEK


INTRODUCTION
SMALL TILLERS

MEDIUM TILLERS
LARGE TILLERS
HAND CULTIVATORS
WEBSITE REVIEWS


ABOUT THIS SITE
CONTACT OZ
CONTRIBUTION
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDED READING
THE OZ BOOK STORE

GARDEN COUPONS

LINKS

My Tiller Website Reviews

No one should make a tiller purchasing decision based solely, or even primarily, on the company's web site. However, a company's web site often says a lot about their business philosophy and can often provide an insight into how important they consider customer service. And, as I've mentioned elsewhere on this site, web site design is one of my two great passions.

Here's my current assessment of various tiller web sites that I've visited. I'll be updating this when companies make major changes to their sites. If I've missed something, or if there's a site that you think should be added to the list, please send me an email.

Ardisam Earthquake   BCS   Bolens (MTD)   Craftsman   Cub Cadet (MTD)
Echo   Hoffco   Honda   Husqvarna   MacKissic (Merry Tillers)
Mantis   Maxim   Poulan   Remington   Stihl
Troy-Bilt (MTD)   White Outdoor (MTD)   Yard Machines   
CompanyRemington
Review Date5/9/2009
Sitewww.remingtonpowertools.com
TillersMini
Overall RatingFair
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?Yes, in Customer Support area
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorNo, Available at Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot
Site MapYes
CommentsSite includes product demo videos, but they don't work
CompanyStihl
Review Date5/9/2009
Sitewww.stihlusa.com
TillersMini
Overall RatingGood
ContentVery Good
Type & GraphicsFair
Ease of NavigationVery Good
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteNo
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorYes
Site MapYes
CommentsStihl is very loyal to its dealers; links to dealers, some have online pricing
CompanyTroy-Bilt (MTD)
Review Date5/9/2009
Sitewww.troybilt.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingVery Good
ContentVery Good
Type & GraphicsFair
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoYes
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorYes
Site MapYes
CommentsSold at Lowes and Independent dealers
CompanyWhite Outdoor (MTD)
Review Date5/9/2009
Sitewww.whiteoutdoor.com
TillersLarge
Overall RatingPoor
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?Yes, on MTD site
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes, Model # and Serial # required
Email CompanyNo
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes, Parts & Accessories Only
Store LocatorYes
Site MapYes
CommentsMay be available at Tractor Supply Co
CompanyYard Machines
Review Date5/9/2009
Sitewww.yardmachines.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingPoor
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?Yes, on MTD site
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteNo
Owner's ManualsYes, Model # and Serial # required
Email CompanyNo
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes, Parts & Accessories Only
Store LocatorYes
Site MapYes
CommentsAvailable at Home Depot & Walmart
CompanyPoulan
Review Date5/8/2009
Sitewww.poulanpro.com
TillersMedium, Large
Overall RatingPoor
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsFair
Ease of NavigationFair
FAQs?No
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteYes, Parts & Accessories Only
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes, Parts & Accessories Only
Store LocatorNo
Site MapNo
CommentsStore locator on site, but it doesn't work
CompanyEcho
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.echo-usa.com
TillersMini
Overall RatingPoor
ContentGood
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationFair
FAQs?Yes, under "Contact Us"
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes, by model #
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Not Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorYes
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyHoffco
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.hoffcocomet.com
TillersMini
Overall RatingFair
ContentGood
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationVery Good
FAQs?No
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteNo
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoYes
Order OnlineYes, parts only
Store LocatorYes, By ST no phone
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyHonda
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.hondapowerequipment.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingVery Good
ContentExcellent
Type & GraphicsGood
Ease of NavigationExcellent
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteYes, MSRP
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyNo
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Not Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorYes, product, zip
Site MapYes
Comments
CompanyHusqvarna
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.husqvarna.com/us
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingFair
ContentVery Good
Type & GraphicsFair
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?No
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes, MSRP
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoYes, Lawn care information
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorYes
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyMacKissic (Merry Tillers)
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.mackissic.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingFair
ContentVery Good
Type & GraphicsExcellent
Ease of NavigationExcellent
FAQs?Yes, minimal 14
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteYes, MSRP
Owner's ManualsNo
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorNo, Dist phone #'s
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyMantis
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.mantis.com
TillersMini
Overall RatingExcellent
ContentExcellent
Type & GraphicsVery Good
Ease of NavigationExcellent
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoYes
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorNo
Site MapYes
Comments
CompanyMaxim
Review Date5/6/2009
Sitewww.maximmfg.com
TillersMini, Large
Overall RatingFair
ContentVery Good
Type & GraphicsFair
Ease of NavigationFair
FAQs?No
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteNo
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoYes, a little bit
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorYes, ST, map
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyArdisam Earthquake
Review Date5/5/2009
Sitewww.ardisam.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingGood
ContentGood
Type & GraphicsGood
Ease of NavigationExcellent
FAQs?Yes, With search
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes, Parts Only
Owner's ManualsYes
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Not Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes, Parts only
Store LocatorYes, awkward
Site MapNo
Comments
CompanyBCS
Review Date5/5/2009
Sitewww.bcsamerica.com
TillersLarge
Overall RatingFair
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsGood
Ease of NavigationFair
FAQs?No
Search FunctionNo
Pricing on SiteYes, awkward
Owner's ManualsNo
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes, awkward
Store LocatorYes, by state, alpha by city - includes phone #'s
Site MapNo
CommentsFor the phone number - 800# in accessories section, which is incomplete
CompanyBolens (MTD)
Review Date5/5/2009
Sitewww.bolens.com
TillersMedium
Overall RatingPoor
ContentFair
Type & GraphicsPoor
Ease of NavigationFair
FAQs?Yes, Listed under "customer support" not FAQ
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteNo
Owner's ManualsYes, awkward
Email CompanyNo
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorYes, by zip
Site MapYes
CommentsExclusive at LOWE'S
CompanyCraftsman
Review Date5/5/2009
Sitewww.sears.com
TillersMini, Medium, Large
Overall RatingVery Good
ContentExcellent
Type & GraphicsGood
Ease of NavigationVery Good
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsNo
Email CompanyYes
Phone / Toll-FreeYes, Toll Free
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineYes
Store LocatorYes
Site MapYes
Comments
CompanyCub Cadet (MTD)
Review Date5/5/2009
Sitewww.cubcadet.com
TillersMedium, Large
Overall RatingFair
ContentGood
Type & GraphicsGood
Ease of NavigationGood
FAQs?Yes
Search FunctionYes
Pricing on SiteYes
Owner's ManualsYes, Model & Serial number's
Email CompanyNo
Phone / Toll-FreeNo
Gardening InfoNo
Order OnlineNo
Store LocatorYes, by zip, product
Site MapNo
Comments

Reviews

Read Reviews (0)
Write a Review
Avg Rating: (Not yet reviewed)
 

Write a Review

Please enter your name:
Enter your e-mail address: (Not Required)
How would you rate this
article or manufacturer?
Strongly
Highly
Moderately
Somewhat
Not At All
Comments:
(500 char max)