Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller

Eurosystems La Zappa

Eurosystems' long-running compact motozappa (made in Italy): a Briggs & Stratton 450 E-Series 125cc OHV engine (3.5 HP) driving 16 riveted blades on 4 stars for a 36 cm working width, with a worm-screw oil-bath transmission, 28 kg. A simple, robust hobby tiller. Engine, 36 cm width and 28 kg verified via Eurosystems/IT dealer listings.

Indicative price
£300–£420

See price at AgriEuro ↗Price at AgriEuro: €481.06 (checked 28 October 2026)Affiliate link

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: Small vegetable plots and raised beds.

Strengths

  • Proven, simple design
  • Oil-bath worm transmission
  • Light and manageable
  • Made in Italy

Trade-offs

  • Narrow 36 cm cut
  • Front-tine on hard ground
  • Hobby-grade only

Specifications

Specifications for La Zappa
Category Garden tiller
Type Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller
Power source Petrol
Engine Briggs & Stratton 450 E-Series 125cc
Power output 3.5 hp / 2.6 kW
Working width 36 cm
Weight 28 kg
Status Current model
Indicative price £300–£420
Price basis Dealer quote

Front-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.