The Troy-Bilt Bronco™ CRT tiller offers great maneuverability and power with its rear-tine design, making it easy to break new ground and prepare areas for planting. It has a maximum tilling width of 14 inches, which is perfect for small to medium-sized projects. The 10-inch steel tines can reach up to 6 inches of tilling depth.

How The Bronco™ CRT Compares To Other Tiller Options

Gardeners and property owners evaluating tillers usually face this question: should I get a small front-tine cultivator, a basic forward-rotating rear-tine tiller, or invest in a counter-rotating machine built for tough ground?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature Front-Tine Cultivator ($300-$700) Forward-Rotating Rear-Tine Tiller ($800-$1,200) Troy-Bilt Bronco™ CRT ($1,293.93)
Engine Small 2 to 4 HP electric or gas 140cc to 200cc gas 208cc OHV Troy-Bilt engine
Tilling Width 8" to 12" 12" to 16" 14"
Tilling Depth 4" to 6" Up to 6" Up to 6" with depth stake
Tine Rotation Forward only, light duty Forward rotating Counter-rotating for hard-packed and clay soil
Tines Light steel, front mounted Standard rear tines 10" bolo-shaped steel tines
Transmission Plastic or light gearing Basic gear drive Cast iron gear casing with bronze gears
Tires Small plastic wheels Basic rubber tires 13" ag tires for uneven ground
Transmission Warranty Rarely covered Limited, 1 year Limited lifetime

Why The Troy-Bilt Bronco™ CRT Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a garden tool, it's equipment built to break new ground that other tillers struggle with.

The Bronco™ CRT specifically addresses the needs of gardeners and property owners dealing with hard-packed soil, clay, or ground that has never been tilled before.

Counter-Rotating Power. Unlike forward-rotating tillers that move with the wheels, the Bronco™ CRT's tines rotate in the opposite direction of travel. This creates a digging action that breaks up hard-packed and clay soil far more effectively than standard forward-rotating designs, cutting down on repeat passes.

Built To Take A Beating

10" bolo-shaped steel tines slice, chop, and turn soil instead of just scraping the surface

208cc OHV Troy-Bilt engine provides the torque needed to power through dense, compacted ground

13" ag tires improve grip and balance across uneven terrain

Durability Where It Counts

Cast iron gear casing with precision cut bronze gears in the transmission

Limited lifetime warranty on the transmission, plus a 2 year limited warranty on other components

Adjustable depth stake for precise control over tilling depth

Real Savings

Counter-rotating tines break up tough ground in fewer passes, saving time and fuel per job

Cast iron transmission construction reduces the chance of costly gear failure

Lifetime transmission warranty protects the most expensive component to repair

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Gardeners and property owners working with tough, compacted, or never-tilled ground can't afford a tiller that just spins its tines without making progress. The Bronco™ CRT is built with counter-rotating tines and a cast iron transmission backed by a lifetime warranty, so it keeps cutting through hard soil long after lighter machines stall out. For anyone who needs to break new ground the right way, this is the tiller built for the job.

  • Bronco CRT helps prepare areas for seeding and planting, turns compost piles, and thoroughly mixes soil amendments to help improve plant performance.
  • Powered by a 208cc OHV Troy-Bilt engine with one forward speed to help create finely milled, well-aerated soil.
  • 14" tilling width makes the Bronco™ CRT ideal for small-to-medium-sized gardens.
  • 10" bolo-shaped steel tines slice, chop and turn soil up to 6" deep with depth stake assistance

Engine

  • Engine Brand Troy-Bilt®
  • Engine Model Number 170-AUC
  • Engine Displacement 208cc
  • Starter Type Recoil
  • Engine Oil Capacity 20oz

Drive System

  • Drive System Bronze Gear
  • Transmission Housing Cast Iron

Chassis

  • Bumper No

Controls 

  • Handle Adjustable Loop
  • Handle Grip(s) Foam

Specifications

  • Rear Shield Yes
  • Side Shield Non-Adjustable
  • Tilling Depth 6"
  • Tilling Diameter 10"
  • Tilling Width 14"
  • Tine Rotation Direction Counter-rotating
  • Tines Bolo
  • Wheels 11" x 4" Pneumatic

Additional Specifications

  • Model Number 21D-64M8B66

Warranty

  • Residential Warranty 2-year limited
  • Commercial Warranty No
  • Transmission Warranty Lifetime limited

Tiller Tine Specifications

  • Tine Rotation Direction Counter-rotating
  • Tine Location Rear
  • Tilling Diameter 10"

Disclaimers

  • Specifications subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Products depicted on website and other advertisements are for demonstration purposes only. Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, safety features and non-functional appearance from. See other general disclaimers at the bottom of our website.

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