Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I realize we're in the dead of winter here, but I'm looking at buying a rear tine tiller this spring. I'm planning on putting my garden about 100 yards from my shed. I'm generally a Honda person, but their rear tine tiller is a lot of money! The biggest difference I see on the Honda vs. others like Troy-Bilt is the fact that is has multiple speeds. How important is having a separate transport speed?

I'm in the market for a tiller, also.  However, I've been eyeing the mid-tine tillers (Honda FC600).  I understand they can till down to a 12" depth vs. the 8" depth of the rear-tine tillers.  I've been borrowing a friend's old (one of the real ones) Troy-Bilt rear-tine, from the 1980's, and it has worked well, but doesn't seem to dig deep enough for my tastes.

Anybody have any experiences with the mid-tine tillers (Honda or Merry)?