The power tiller is one of the most important tools one can turn to for ease of work in the field or garden.
A multi-purpose machine, the power tiller helps any farmer or housewife avoid the heavy physical exertion that some routine tasks can entail.
When looking for the best petrol or diesel powered power tiller, it is very important to consider how the manufacturers chosen can guarantee the quality of the engine.
All professional power tillers are equipped with an engine manufactured by world-renowned brands such as Honda, Briggs&Stratton, Lombardini, etc. The main advantage of a power tiller with a quality engine is certainly its reliability.
On the other hand, when one is faced with re-branded engines, bearing the same name as the machine manufacturer one must be aware that these are absolutely Chinese engines, i.e. cheap engines that must all be put on an equal footing.
But let us briefly see which are the best engines for a power tiller:
Honda
Honda The Honda engine (undoubtedly one of the best-known Japanese manufacturers) is a guarantee for medium and large gasoline power tillers and is an absolute benchmark in terms of quality and reliability, even better if combined with a Made in Italy gearbox.
Briggs&Stratton
Briggs&Stratton engines are made in the USA and guarantee optimal, long-lasting operation for many years. They are mainly found in small and medium-sized gasoline tillers with belt drive.
Kohler
Kohler Kohler engines are also produced in the US and Germany and are a benchmark for reliability in gasoline power tillers.
As for Kohler-branded diesel engines, it must be said that they are actually produced in Italy by Lombardini (which became part of the Kohler group a few years ago).
Subaru
Subaru engines (made in Japan) are a guarantee of quality, high technology and innovation with low fuel consumption. They are mainly found in mid-range gasoline models.
Loncin
Loncin Loncin engines are Chinese, but of clear and recognised reliability and quality. They can be found in small, medium and large gasoline power tillers, both with belt and gear drive.
Lombardini
We have deliberately left Lombardini engines for last: they are the most prestigious engines and, although they are also the most historic, they still enjoy an unquestionable reputation.
They are undoubtedly synonymous with reliability and high performance, and are the most sought-after when it comes to choosing a professional-quality diesel power tiller.
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