Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Camon C8
Camon's best-seller and the default UK hire rotavator (effectively a Camon-badged BCS 710): a Honda GX270 (8.4 hp / 6.3 kW) driving a 52 cm (20 in) width to 23 cm depth with 16 tines and one forward / one reverse speed, about 98 kg. Compact, powerful and almost indestructible. Engine, power, 52 cm width, 23 cm depth and 16 tines verified via Camon.
Indicative price
£1,900–£2,400
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Landscapers and serious growers breaking compacted ground.
Strengths
- Honda GX270 power in a compact body
- Forward and reverse
- The hire-trade benchmark
- Tackles hard ground
Trade-offs
- Heavy at ~98 kg
- Dealer-priced
- Single working width
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda GX270 (8.4 hp) |
| Power output | 8.4 hp / 6.3 kW |
| Working width | 52 cm |
| Weight | 98 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £1,900–£2,400 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Rear-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
C8 — your questions
How much does the Camon C8 cost?
The indicative price is £1,900–£2,400, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the C8 suited to?
Landscapers and serious growers breaking compacted ground. With a 52 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the C8 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Honda GX270 (8.4 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
