Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
STIGA SRC 685 RG
The SRC 685 RG is STIGA's mid-size front-tine petrol tiller: a STIGA-branded TM 60 four-stroke of 182 cc rated 3.5 kW net at 3,300 rpm drives six 245 mm rotors (three a side) through an oil-bath chain reduction and belt, giving an 85 cm working width and about 15 cm depth. It has two forward speeds and one reverse, a single front transport wheel, an adjustable soft-grip handlebar and protection discs for working close to trees and plot edges; STIGA quotes 60 kg. Every figure is from STIGA Poland's product page, where it was listed at 2,399 zł on promotion against a 2,649 zł regular price on 2020-09-20; the pound and euro figures are converted from that, so treat them as indicative.
Indicative price
£472–£522
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: Vegetable plots and allotments of a few hundred square metres where an 85 cm cut and a reverse gear save time.
Strengths
- 85 cm width from six rotors with side protection discs
- Two forward gears plus reverse, unusual at this price
- Oil-bath air filter and oil-bath chain drive for dusty work
- STIGA dealer network across Europe
Trade-offs
- Front-tine layout struggles on compacted or stony ground
- One plastic transport wheel, no drive wheels
- Weight (60 kg) needs muscle to turn at row ends
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | STIGA TM 60 OHV petrol, 182 cc, 3.5 kW net at 3,300 rpm, oil-bath air filter, 3 l tank |
| Power output | 3.5 kW |
| Working width | 85 cm |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £472–£522 |
| 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.
SRC 685 RG — your questions
How much does the STIGA SRC 685 RG cost?
The indicative price is £472–£522, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the SRC 685 RG suited to?
Vegetable plots and allotments of a few hundred square metres where an 85 cm cut and a reverse gear save time. With a 85 cm working width it covers ground quickly on larger plots and smallholdings.
Is the SRC 685 RG petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (STIGA TM 60 OHV petrol, 182 cc, 3.5 kW net at 3,300 rpm, oil-bath air filter, 3 l tank). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
