Tiller Rental FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a Tiller in Commerce Township?

Rates range from $40.81/day for the Mantix Tiller up to $110.77/day for a Rear Tine Tiller. Mid-tine options fall in between at $64.13/day (small) and $69.96/day (large), depending on how much ground you're working.

What size Tiller do I need?

For maintaining existing beds or mixing in compost, a front or mid-tine tiller with a 13-22 inch width and 5-7 inch depth handles it fine. Breaking new ground, sod, or hard clay calls for a rear-tine model like the Troy-Bilt Pro-Line CRT, which digs 6 inches deep at 16 inches wide with counter-rotating tines.

How do I transport a Tiller to my site?

Mid-tine tillers fit in a standard truck bed or SUV cargo area with the handle folded down. Rear-tine tillers are heavier and self-propelled, so a truck with a ramp or a small utility trailer works best for loading.

What else do I need to complete this job?

Bring fresh gas (most models run 99-208cc engines), safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection since tines throw debris at high speed. Pick up any rocks or sticks from the area first, and have a rake on hand to level soil after tilling.

When's the best time to till in Commerce Township?

Late April through May, once the ground has thawed and dried out from spring melt, is ideal for local clay-heavy soil. Wait until the soil crumbles in your hand instead of forming a sticky ball, or you'll end up with concrete-like clumps.

Front-tine or rear-tine, which one should I pick?

Front-tine tillers are lighter and cheaper, good for loosening soil in beds you've tilled before. Rear-tine tillers are self-propelled and built for breaking new ground, removing sod, or working through rocky or clay soil.

How deep should I till my garden?

Most vegetable gardens need 6-8 inches of tilled soil. If you're breaking new ground, make a shallow 3-4 inch pass first, then go to full depth on a second pass to avoid overworking the soil structure.