Troy-Bilt Tiller

Troy-Bilt Tillers: Breaking Ground Since 1937

Troy-Bilt occupies a unique place in the world of garden equipment — the brand literally invented the rear-tine tiller in 1937 and has spent nearly nine decades refining the category it created. For serious home gardeners and hobby farmers, that heritage translates into machines built around purpose-engineered technology that mass-market competitors simply can't replicate.

Patented Technology That Sets Troy-Bilt Apart

At the heart of every Troy-Bilt tiller is a set of proprietary design features that distinguish these machines from the competition. Troy-Bilt's patented Bolo® tines are purpose-shaped to alternately slice, chop, and turn soil, creating a finely textured, well-aerated seedbed that's genuinely ready for planting. Combined with the signature Just One Hand® operation — a well-balanced design that allows the operator to guide the tiller with a single hand without stepping on freshly tilled ground — Troy-Bilt tillers are engineered for precision control as much as raw power.

For transmission durability, select models feature a cast-iron gear casing with precision bronze gears, a heavy-duty drivetrain that Troy-Bilt backs with a limited lifetime warranty on the transmission. These aren't throwaway components — they're built to power through soil preparation year after year.

A Model for Every Garden Size

Troy-Bilt structures its tiller lineup around the real-world diversity of garden projects, from a compact raised bed to a large in-ground plot.

• Colt™ FT: A front-tine rototiller ideal for cultivating and turning soil in established areas. Powered by a 208cc OHV engine with three adjustable tilling widths — 13", 22", or 24" — and four hardened steel tines that reach up to 7" deep, making it a flexible choice for smaller gardens.
• Bronco™ CRT: A rear-tine tiller with counter-rotating tines specifically designed to break new ground and power through hard-packed or challenging soils. Its 14" tilling width and 10" bolo-shaped steel tines make it ideal for small-to-medium-sized gardens.
• Pony®: Engineered for medium-to-large gardens, the Pony features a 250cc engine, a 16" tilling width, 12" bolo-shaped steel tines that reach up to 7" deep, and ag tires with power reverse for maneuvering around rocks and obstacles.
• Mustang Dual-Direction: Troy-Bilt's most versatile rear-tine tiller, offering switchable tine rotation — counter-rotating mode for hard or virgin soil, forward-rotating mode for previously tilled beds — with an 18" tilling width for broader coverage.
• Big Red®: The flagship workhorse for large gardens, powered by a 306cc Briggs & Stratton® engine with electric start and a 20" tilling width. Four forward speeds and two reverse speeds offer maximum control across varied terrain.

Built and Tested in the U.S.

Troy-Bilt is headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, and select tillers are designed, built, and tested at domestic facilities — a point of pride for a brand that has always positioned itself as a trusted partner for American gardeners. Whether you're breaking sod for the first time or refreshing an established garden bed each spring, Troy-Bilt's tiller lineup offers the right combination of power, precision, and durability to get the job done.