Power tillers: HM tests five machines that take the dirty work out of digging

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The Mantis Tiller/Cultivator ($299), Hoffco Li'l Hoe ($274), Husqvarna T255R ($649), Ariens RTT4018 ($1,069), and Honda FR800 ($1,649) are tested and compared. All the tillers have their good points. The Honda provides the most power, but the Mantis and Hoffco are adequate for most gardens.

Rotary tillers, Honda FR800 (Gardening equipment), Mantis Tiller/Cultivator (Gardening equipment), Hoffco Li'l Hoe (Gardening equipment), Husqvarna T255R (Gardening equipment), Ariens RTT4018 (Gardening equipment)

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Easy trimmers: HM tests four hard-working gas-powered machines with a decidedly light touch

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Four gas-powered grass and weed trimmers, the Weed Eater Featherlite ($75), Homelite Z725CE ($170), Echo SRM-2110 ($270), and Husqvarna 225RJ ($320), are tested and compared. All have good features, but the Homelite might be the best choice for small areas, and the Echo for large areas.

String trimmers, Trimmers (Garden equipment), Weed Eater Featherlite (Weeder-trimmer-edger), Homelite Z725CE (Weeder-trimmer-edger), Echo SRM-2110 (Weeder-trimmer-edger), Husqvarna 225RJ (Weeder-trimmer-edger)

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Mowing the distance: six new lawn tractors that cut large jobs down to size

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The John Deere STX46 ($3,101), Kubota T1560 ($3,685), Simplicity Broadmoor 15H ($3,810), Toro/Wheel Horse 15-44 HXL ($2,399), Troy-Bilt 13036 ($3,199), and Yard-Man X694G ($1,799) lawn tractors are tested. The Simplicity Broadmoor was rated the most versatile of the tractors.

Lawn tractors, Lawn and garden tractors, John Deere STX46 (Lawn mower and garden tractor), Kubota T1560 (Lawn mower and garden tractor), Simplicity Broadmoor 15H (Lawn mower and garden tractor), Toro/Wheel Horse 15-44 HXL (Lawn mower and garden tractor), Troy-Bilt 13036 (Lawn mower and garden tractor), Yard-Man X694G (Lawn mower and garden tractor)

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