Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Pilote 88 PS 03 B
A French-built Pilote 88 motobineuse from the ES/PS 03 series: belt transmission with a roller clutch, a worm-and-wheel reducer on sealed bearings and double 260 mm tines turning at 120 rpm. Simple, repairable and well supported for parts in France. Transmission, tine diameter and tool speed verified via Pilote 88 manuals; engine, working width and weight are class-typical estimates pending verification.
Indicative price
£250–£400
Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are sourced from dealer quotes and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: French gardeners wanting a simple, serviceable home-grown motobineuse.
Strengths
- French-built and repairable
- Strong parts support
- Roller-clutch belt drive
- Sealed-bearing reducer
Trade-offs
- Engine/width/weight estimated
- Entry power
- Front-tine limits
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton petrol (~3.5 hp) |
| Power output | 3.5 hp / 2.6 kW |
| Working width | 40 cm |
| Weight | 28 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £250–£400 |
| 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.
PS 03 B — your questions
How much does the Pilote 88 PS 03 B cost?
The indicative price is £250–£400, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the PS 03 B suited to?
French gardeners wanting a simple, serviceable home-grown motobineuse. With a 40 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the PS 03 B petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Briggs & Stratton petrol (~3.5 hp)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
