Honda-Powered Mid-Tine Garden Tiller for Soil Prep
A compact, American-made Maxim garden tiller built for serious seedbed prep, garden renovation, and tight-space soil work.
The Maxim MS50H garden tiller pairs a Honda GC160 engine with Maxim's mid-size chain-drive tiller platform for landowners, growers, and property owners who need real tilling power without the bulk of a large rear-tine machine.
Its medium transmission keeps the tiller easier to manage in smaller gardens, around beds, and through tighter work areas while still delivering up to 78 RPM tine speed for breaking and blending soil.
The MS50H uses heavy-duty slasher tines, an enclosed repairable chain-drive transmission, and a drag stake for controlled resistance. The owner’s manual lists an adjustable 14 or 26 in. tilling width and up to 10 in. tilling depth, giving buyers a practical walk-behind option for preparing food plots, vegetable gardens, and landscape beds.
Built by Maxim and listed as Made in the USA with U.S. and imported components, this tiller is a strong fit for Yard Patriots customers who want serviceable equipment, Honda engine reliability, and a rugged all-steel frame.
Maxim MS50H Garden Tiller Key Features
Honda GC160 Power
The 160cc Honda GC160 engine gives this walk-behind tiller dependable starting and steady power for garden soil preparation.
Adjustable Tilling Width
The owner’s manual lists a 14 or 26 in. tilling width, letting operators narrow up for tighter rows or cover more ground in open beds.
Repairable Chain-Drive Transmission
The enclosed chain-drive transmission is housed in a double-welded case, with shielding designed to help keep vines and wires away from the drive area.
Heavy-Duty Slasher Tines
Slasher-style tines with replaceable bolt-on blades help bite into garden soil and keep maintenance more practical over the life of the tiller.
Controlled Tilling Depth
A stamped hitch and drag stake help add resistance and control while working up to 10 in. deep.
All-Steel Maxim Build
Rugged steel construction, tubular handles, and transport wheels make the MS50H a durable mid-tine tiller for recurring property and garden work.
Maxim MS50H Garden Tiller Specifications
| Brand |
Maxim |
| Model |
MS50H |
| Equipment Type |
Mid-tine walk-behind garden tiller |
| Engine |
Honda GC160, 160cc |
| Starter |
Recoil |
| Transmission |
Chain drive |
| Maximum Tine Speed |
78 RPM |
| Tines |
Heavy-duty slasher tines with bolt-on replaceable blades |
| Tilling Width |
14 in. or 26 in. |
| Tilling Depth |
Up to 10 in. |
| Drag Bar |
Standard |
| Handles |
1 in., 14-gauge tubular steel |
| Hitch / Drag Stake |
Stamped hitch with 3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. drag stake |
| Tires |
8 x 1.75 in. transport wheels |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
55 in. x 26 in. x 40 in. |
| Manual Shipping Weight |
130 lb |
| Country of Origin |
Made in the USA with U.S. and imported components |
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