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Troy-Bilt Bronco AXIS (16") 208cc Vertical Tine Garden Tiller
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Troy-Bilt Bronco AXIS (16") 208cc Vertical Tine Garden Tiller
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- Newest Innovation In Garden Tilling
- New tine design offers true one-pass tilling
- Churn effortlessly & thoroughly through both new & existing beds
- Unique design delivers virtually no bucking or jumping
- Easily operate with just one hand from either side of the tiller
- Ideal for nearly every tilling application
- Troy-Bilt 208cc 4-Cycle OHV Engine
- Provides torque needed to cultivate the most compact soil
- Self-Propelled Drive System
- 1 forward speed with power reverse (plus neutral)
- Cast-iron gear case w/ bronze gears
- Unique Counter-Spinning, Overlapping Vertical Tines
- 1 clockwise, 1 counter-clockwise rotating vertical tine
- 16-inch tilling width; 7-inch steel vertical tines
- Tilling depth is adjustable up to 6.5"
- 13-Inch Pneumatic Ag Tread Tires
- Heavy treads provide better grip in cultivated and muddy soil
- Adjustable side shield and depth bar
Specifications
21A-70M8766
Engine
Engine Brand
Troy-Bilt
Starting System
Recoil Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
CC
208 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
0.5 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
1 Cylinder
Oil Filter
No
Tines
Tine Position
Rear
Tine Direction
Dual Rotation
Depth Adjustments
6 Positions
Tilling Width Min
16 Inches
Tilling Width Max
16 Inches
Tilling Depth Min
1 Inch
Tilling Depth Max
6.5 Inches
Overview
Weight
240 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
66.0 Inches
Product Width
19.0 Inches
Product Height
45.5 Inches
UPC
043033569991
Drive
Forward Speeds
1 Forward
Reverse Speeds
1 Reverse
Transmission
Cast-Iron Gear Box
Accessories
Side Shield
Yes
Wheels
Front Tire Size
13 x 5 Inch
Reviews
(5)
Troy-Bilt 21A-70M8766 Reviews & Ratings
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Never again
By James C.
Grain Valley, Missouri
Review Posted 10/10/2016
Tiller started ok when I first got it, but would not shut off. Took an hour or so to find the loose connection to the shut off switch. This indicated to me poor quality control at the factory. Used this season and had less than 7 hours on the machine and had to take it in for repairs.
Transmission had failed and had to be replaced. Fortunately covered by warranty, but would have been a $586 bill had it not been. That is on a tiller I paid $900 for. What will next season bring?
I'm not at all satisfied with the performance. It takes multiple passes over to the same spot and I still had to take a hoe to get things broken up properly. It is very hard to handle and/or turn. Big mistake in buying this product.
Transmission had failed and had to be replaced. Fortunately covered by warranty, but would have been a $586 bill had it not been. That is on a tiller I paid $900 for. What will next season bring?
I'm not at all satisfied with the performance. It takes multiple passes over to the same spot and I still had to take a hoe to get things broken up properly. It is very hard to handle and/or turn. Big mistake in buying this product.
James C. Does Not Recommend This
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1/5
Good - not great
By Chad N.
Denver, Colorado
Purchased 02/23/2016 |
Review Posted 03/16/2016
I got this being super excited to finally own my own Troy-Bilt tiller! Out of the crate the it went together just fine.
It came with a bottle of oil suggesting that you need to add your own out of the box. The oil both in the tiller and in the bottle are VERY clear which makes it really hard to tell with a good measure of accuracy your level in the engine.
Tilling is good however the vertical action may not be the best for mixing things INTO the soil - like top of dirt to bottom....
The engine on this could be larger for sure! Again, because of the vertical type action you end up "mixing" a lot of dirt! When you go full depth the engine can struggle even in soil that has already been tilled.
Also, its slow like other reviews that have been posted. But yeah - its SLOW! Understandable when tilling because of how it works however if you are trying to roll up hill or around the yard and cant push - whew boy settle in, you will take a long while.
Also very disappointed that this tiller is made in CHINA...
If I had it to do over again I would go with a "normal" tiller...
It came with a bottle of oil suggesting that you need to add your own out of the box. The oil both in the tiller and in the bottle are VERY clear which makes it really hard to tell with a good measure of accuracy your level in the engine.
Tilling is good however the vertical action may not be the best for mixing things INTO the soil - like top of dirt to bottom....
The engine on this could be larger for sure! Again, because of the vertical type action you end up "mixing" a lot of dirt! When you go full depth the engine can struggle even in soil that has already been tilled.
Also, its slow like other reviews that have been posted. But yeah - its SLOW! Understandable when tilling because of how it works however if you are trying to roll up hill or around the yard and cant push - whew boy settle in, you will take a long while.
Also very disappointed that this tiller is made in CHINA...
If I had it to do over again I would go with a "normal" tiller...
Chad N. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
3/5
3/5
3/5
2/5
Cons:
Expensive
very surprised with this tille
By Ken C.
New Buffalo, Michigan
Purchased 12/03/2015 |
Review Posted 12/05/2015
Bought this because I needed a tiller for rough ground and thought this might do the job, I was very impressed with how smooth it worked thru my ground it is slow mover but when it moves thru the soil is tilled very well as much as I didn't like the cost I would buy this one again
Ken C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Durable, Exceeded Expectations
Cons:
Expensive
Take the time to learn--it's a great tiller
By Patrick M.
Marshall, Virginia
Review Posted 05/18/2015
I like this tiller a lot
Out of the box, I would have given this three stars, but now that I have learned to use it, I give it 4.5. Since the rating system is only integer based that rounds to 5, but be advised.
You have to get used to the fact that under its own power it is just a very slow mover. That doesn't matter much when you are tilling but it will when you are trying to move it uphill to, say, the garage.
Having said that, this little beast has some wonderful new features. Unlike a traditional TB rear-tined machine, you can stand this one on a spot and it will dig down without moving when it hits some resistance. That means you can dig a nice hole for rhubarb or a tree without the back and forth or the kicks of the more traditional TBs.
The really cool part about it is that it also doesn't kick when in normal tilling mode which makes it very easy to guide and work. I don't think there is an easier machine in the world for this kind of tilling. I am running mine through the very heavy clay of Fauquier County in Northern Virginia and it isn't giving me any serious talkback when in the ground.
The other reason I can't give it five stars (though I really like it!) is because it is a bear to turn around. If you raise the rear end to make a quick turn--like you would with a more traditional TB--the counterweight will quickly ground and prevent you.
That and the slow forward speed are small prices to pay for a really nifty and innovative machine.
Out of the box, I would have given this three stars, but now that I have learned to use it, I give it 4.5. Since the rating system is only integer based that rounds to 5, but be advised.
You have to get used to the fact that under its own power it is just a very slow mover. That doesn't matter much when you are tilling but it will when you are trying to move it uphill to, say, the garage.
Having said that, this little beast has some wonderful new features. Unlike a traditional TB rear-tined machine, you can stand this one on a spot and it will dig down without moving when it hits some resistance. That means you can dig a nice hole for rhubarb or a tree without the back and forth or the kicks of the more traditional TBs.
The really cool part about it is that it also doesn't kick when in normal tilling mode which makes it very easy to guide and work. I don't think there is an easier machine in the world for this kind of tilling. I am running mine through the very heavy clay of Fauquier County in Northern Virginia and it isn't giving me any serious talkback when in the ground.
The other reason I can't give it five stars (though I really like it!) is because it is a bear to turn around. If you raise the rear end to make a quick turn--like you would with a more traditional TB--the counterweight will quickly ground and prevent you.
That and the slow forward speed are small prices to pay for a really nifty and innovative machine.
Patrick M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
4/5
5/5
Works Much Better Than You Might Think!
By Sandhills N.
Leavenworth, Kansas
Review Posted 04/10/2015
Was in need of a new tiller, and hated the thought of spending over a grand on a new one, even though I knew I would like the forward rotating tines of the Pony tiller. I wasn't too keen on counter rotating tines, so I decided to give the new Troy Bilt VTT a chance.
I was skeptical at first, but after using the tiller once, I was blown away by how well it worked. Plowed through my hard clay in no time. Very impressive. Was kind of jerky when the tines hit the side of the garden or when coming to the end of a row and the tines hit that unploughed dirt. The dirt is pushed out to the sides a bit, but it's not too bad.
The motor did bog down and even died a couple times when I set the depth pin too deep. I didn't particularly like that part, but I can understand why it wanted to bog down like that. When the tilled dirt was really deep toward the end, the tiller did have a tendency to lean a bit to one side, so you have to control it more at that point.
I have read a couple reviews at certain sites that say this tiller is way too slow. While I agree that it is very slow, once you are tilling with it, that speed is perfect. My main issue with this tiller is that to engage the forward drive to get it up a hill and into my yard, the tines also have to spin. It would be so much better if you could operate both of them, independent of the other.
Overall, I would recommend this tiller. It is a great alternative to a counter rotating tine tiller. If you love a forward rotating tine model, then you might want to stick with that type, but you can't go wrong with this vertical tine model either.
I was skeptical at first, but after using the tiller once, I was blown away by how well it worked. Plowed through my hard clay in no time. Very impressive. Was kind of jerky when the tines hit the side of the garden or when coming to the end of a row and the tines hit that unploughed dirt. The dirt is pushed out to the sides a bit, but it's not too bad.
The motor did bog down and even died a couple times when I set the depth pin too deep. I didn't particularly like that part, but I can understand why it wanted to bog down like that. When the tilled dirt was really deep toward the end, the tiller did have a tendency to lean a bit to one side, so you have to control it more at that point.
I have read a couple reviews at certain sites that say this tiller is way too slow. While I agree that it is very slow, once you are tilling with it, that speed is perfect. My main issue with this tiller is that to engage the forward drive to get it up a hill and into my yard, the tines also have to spin. It would be so much better if you could operate both of them, independent of the other.
Overall, I would recommend this tiller. It is a great alternative to a counter rotating tine tiller. If you love a forward rotating tine model, then you might want to stick with that type, but you can't go wrong with this vertical tine model either.
Sandhills N. Recommends This
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Expert Response
Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully detailed review. This kind of feedback is so helpful to others, and we appreciate you taking the time to write it.
We're very happy to hear that it's working out well for you. Best wishes from us here at PED, and have a great spring!
We're very happy to hear that it's working out well for you. Best wishes from us here at PED, and have a great spring!
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations, Wont, Won't Jerk You Forward
Cons:
Expensive, Tine, Tines Always Rotate When Forward Is Engaged
Gimick
By John W.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Review Posted 03/25/2015
I have made seven passes and still need to do more. It takes a muscle man to turn it around. It was a big mistake buying this..
John W. Does Not Recommend This
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